Freestone County, Texas Obituaries Obituary of Columbus Randolph Burleson (1 Jan 1845 to 29 Sep 1885, buried at Carter Cemetery) The Fairfield Recorder - Oct 2, 1885 edition DIED We were sorry to learn Tuesday of the death of Mr. C. R. Burleson, near Woodland, who died Monday, after a brief illness, of black jaundice. Mr. Burleson was a member of the late grand jury and was in town last week, and during court, in apparent good health. The deceased was a good, industrious citizen, and will be much missed in the community. He was the only son of our countyman, Mr. John Burleson.