Donald Sawyer Burdett

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Name Donald Sawyer Burdett Born 22 Sep 1893 Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA Birth notice - Donald Sawyer Burdett (s/o Frank)
Apparently Donald's father wanted to call him Grover Cleveland, after the 'current' President.Gender Male Military Service 28 Jun 1918 New York Guard Service
Co. K, 4th Inf NYGDied 14 Jun 1984 Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Buried Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany Co., New York, USA - Section D
Notes - Donald spent most of his life in the Steuben County area, with the exception of a few years in Buffalo with the Railway Postal system. He was a postal clerk st the U.S. Post Office in Hornell for 47 years, retiring in 1960. He was very active in the Evening Star Lodge and Grand F&AM Lodge in New York State. After retiring he and Bernice volunteered at Bethesda Hospital, even serving the week before his death at age 91. He was an elder and Sunday School teacher at Almond Union of Churches, and also active in the Almond Historical Society. Donald was remembered for his story-telling, especially "Uncle Josh" recitations. His mind and body were keen and functioning right up until his sudden death. He and Bernice spent winters in Lake Worth,Florida until 1981 and then enjoyed retirement in their little house on Main St.,Almond, next to their daughter, Donna, and family. He was the beloved father of five children, and his passing left a big hole in the lives of his family, including his many nieces and nephews who also loved him.
Person ID I1440 OurNorthernRoots Last Modified 14 Mar 2016
Father Francis Marion Burdett, b. 26 Jun 1860, Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA , d. 4 Feb 1931, North Hornell, Hornellsville, Steuben Co., New York, USA
(Age 70 years)
Mother Anna Dickinson Russell, b. 21 Dec 1868, Big Creek, Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA , d. 15 Apr 1919, Hornellsville, Steuben Co., New York, USA
(Age 50 years)
Married 21 Dec 1886 Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA Photos Frank Burdett with family Burdett family on the farm
Frank Burdett holding his granddaughter Marianna, Joel Burdett on wagon, Hobart and his young Uncle James W. Burdett in front of the horses.Frank M Burdett and Family, on the Farm Family ID F38 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 1 Blanche Cora Wales, b. 22 Jan 1898, West Union, Steuben Co., New York, USA , d. 25 Sep 1981, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA
(Age 83 years)
Married 22 Sep 1914 Howard, Steuben Co., New York, USA Divorced Bef 1934 Children + 1. Robert Donald Burdett, b. 12 May 1916, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, USA , d. 16 Sep 1988, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, USA
(Age 72 years)
+ 2. Anna Ruth Burdett, b. 30 Jun 1920, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA , d. 28 Jul 1990, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA
(Age 70 years)
Photos Donald Sawyer Burdett and Blanch Wales. Last Modified 23 Oct 2020 Family ID F28 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family 2 Bernice Ranger, b. 5 Jun 1902, Hornellsville, Steuben Co., New York, USA , d. 06 Mar 2007, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA
(Age 104 years)
Married 01 Sep 1934 Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Children + 1. Living + 2. Living + 3. Living Photos Donald and Bernice(Ranger) Burdett Family ID F29 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Photos Donald Sawyer Burdett unknown Gentleman with Donald Sawyer Burdett Frank and Anna(Russell) Burdett with son Donald.