Person:John Burg (2)
John Burg
b.24 Jun 1809 Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
d.13 Aug 1886 Macon, Macon, Illinois, United States
Parents and Siblings
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  1. John Burg1809 - 1886
Spouse and Children
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m. 2 Jan 1831
  1. Henry BurgAbt 1833 -
  2. Caroline BurgAbt 1836 -
  3. Mary BurgAbt 1836 -
  4. Elias BurgAbt 1838 - 1871
  5. Elizabeth BurgAbt 1840 -
  6. Louisa BurgAbt 1842 -
  7. Lucinda BurgAbt 1844 -
  8. John Burg1848 - Abt 1931
  9. Minerva BurgAbt 1852 -
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Facts and Events
Name[9] John Burg
Alt Name[1] John Burgh
Gender Male
Birth[1][2][3][4][5] 24 Jun 1809 Hesse-Darmstadt, Germanysupposedly "Rupertentoth" (see note)
Christening? Hessen, Germany
Immigration[8] 2 Jan 1831 Allegany, Maryland, United States“In the twenty-first year of his life, having drawn a number that would render him liable to be put into the army at no very distant day, and not liking that mode of life, he came to America and settled in Alleghany County, Maryland, January 2nd, 1831.”
Marriage 2 Jan 1831 Allegany, Maryland, United Statesto Elizabeth J. Karber
Residence 1831 Pennsylvania, United Stateswith Elizabeth J. Karber
Residence Aft 1831 Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, United Stateswith Elizabeth J. Karber
Residence Aft 1831 Sandusky, Ohio, United Stateswith Elizabeth J. Karber
Residence 1841 Moultrie, Illinois, United Stateswith Elizabeth J. Karber
Census[1] 26 Aug 1850 Moultrie, Illinois, United States
Census[6] 1855 Township 14 Range 4, Moultrie County, Illinois, United States
Census[2] 12 Jul 1860 Township 14 Range 4 E, Moultrie County, Illinois, United States
Residence[7] Dec 1864 Illinois, United StatesTax Collection District 12, Division No. 8
Census[3] 4 Jul 1870 Marrowbone Township, Moultrie, Illinois, United States
Residence 1871 Macon, Macon, Illinois, United Stateswith Elizabeth J. Karber
Census[4] 22 Jun 1880 South Macon, Macon, Macon, Illinois, United States
Occupation[2][3][4] Farmer
Death[5] 13 Aug 1886 Macon, Macon, Illinois, United States
Burial[5] South Macon Township Cemetery, Macon, Macon, Illinois, United States
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  • User:cos1776 note: Per obit, he was born in "Rupertentoth", but I can find no evidence of a place by that spelling. There are/were however towns named "Ruppertenrod" and "Reibertenrod" in Kreis Alsfeld which may be a match. More research needed.
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References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M432)
    Place: Moultrie, Illinois, United States, Aug 26, 1850.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication M653)
    Place: Township 14 Range 4 E, Moultrie, Illinois, United States, Page No. 73, Jul 12, 1860.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132)
    Place: Marrowbone, Moultrie, Illinois, United States, Jul 4, 1870.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9)
    Place: South Macon, Macon, Macon, Illinois, United States, Page No. 14 or 31, Supervisor's Dist. No. 5, Enumeration Dist. No. 163, Jun 22-23, 1880.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 46454081, in Find A Grave
    [includes headstone photo], last accessed Aug 2018.
  6. ↑ Illinois. Secretary of State. 1855 State Census of Illinois. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975)
    Place: Township 14 Range 4, Moultrie County, Illinois, United States.
  7. ↑ U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1864 Record for John Burg.
  8. ↑ Burg Family Obituaries.

    [original source needed]

    Mr. John Burg was born in the town of Rupertentoth, State of Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany, June 24th, 1809, and died in Macon, Illinois, August 13, 1886, having reached the goodly age of 77 years, 1 month and 19 days.

    In infancy he received the seal of God's covenant with pious parents; in youth he was well taught the doctrines of christianity, and at the age of 14 years was admitted to the communion of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, of which communion he remained a faithful member until he was transferred to the church triumphant in heaven.

    The name of his parents were Casper and Mary, who brought him up to the business of a farmer. In the twenty-first year of his life, having drawn a number that would render him liable to be put into the army at no very distant day, and not liking that mode of life, he came to America and settled in Alleghany County, Maryland, January 2nd, 1831. He married Miss Elizabeth Karber with whom he lived happily for more than 55 years and who survives to mourn her irreparable loss.

    Soon after this they moved to Ohio, when amid losses and gains, joys and sorrows, they remained ten years and met with prosperity. Thence they emigrated to Illinois, then a comparatively new country, when they went to work with a will. By honest industry and frugal management, Mr. Burg accumulated considerable property, and about 15 years ago he settled in Macon, to spend the evening of life in quietness and comfort.

    His descendants consist of 12 children, 61 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren, some of whom preceded him to the spirit world. What must be regarded as his eternal gain is a great loss to his family and to the community. Especially does the 1-leak and feeble church, to which he clung with fond affection, feel his death to be a serious affliction. It is hoped that our great loss will elicit the sympathy of the community, and that other friends will be raised up for us. Mr. Burg was a good and useful man. He gave liberally of his means to further the interests of the church and felt that he was none the poorer for his liberality. "God loveth a cheerful giver."

    Image:Burg Family Obituaries.pdf
  9. ↑ LBWJ-4RJ, in FamilySearch Family Tree
    [includes sources], last accessed Aug 2018.
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