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Burgess, Thomas J.

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Last Name Burgess
First Name Thomas
Middle Name J.
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Death Date 1/26/1883
Birth Date 10/4/1854
Obituary Source Martinsville Republican, Feb. 8 & Nov. 22, 1883
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Cemetery Stilesville
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Other Murdered by gunshot, age 28 years, 21 months, and 22 days. He was killed while at a dance in Eminence, at the home of Joseph Lapossa. Mr. Burgess "was a resident and druggist at Eminence, 26 years of age, and has always borne a good reputation." George Surber was arrested for the murder and found guilty on Dec. 6, 1883. Born in Lewis, Ind.
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