Dallas County, Texas - Obits: George Burgoon ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Chuck Licari USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** From Grapevine, Sun 1/23/1915 page 4 CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES George Burgoon, a well known farmer who resides about 3 miles southeast of Carthage, died at 5:40 o'clock p.m. Jan 12th, after a brief illness. He was 82 years old. Old age and a complication of disease caused his death. Mr. Burgoon was born and raised in Texas, where he resides at the opening of the civil war. He became a member of the Confederate Army and fought for the south until peace was restored. He was married twice, his first wife having been dead a number of years. His second wife survives him. Also leaves three daughters who are the daughters of his first wife. Mr. Burgoon was a member of the Methodist church. Mr. Burgoon ????? in the community and has many friends here who will regret to hear of his death. Peace to his ashes.