Donald Sawyer Burdett

Donald Sawyer Burdett

Male 1893 - 1984  (90 years)

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  • Name Donald Sawyer Burdett 
    Birth 22 Sep 1893  Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Birth notice - Donald Sawyer Burdett (s/o Frank)
    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 NYG 
    Death 14 Jun 1984  Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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 27 Aug 2022 

    Father Francis Marion Burdett,   b. 26 Jun 1860, Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 4 Feb 1931, North Hornell, Hornellsville, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Anna Dickinson Russell,   b. 21 Dec 1868, Big Creek, Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Apr 1919, Hornellsville, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years) 
    Marriage 21 Dec 1886  Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Photos
    Frank Burdett with family
    Frank Burdett with family
    Burdett family on the farm
    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
    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 Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Sep 1981, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Marriage 22 Sep 1914  Howard, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Divorce Bef 1934 
    Children 
    +1. Robert Donald Burdett,   b. 12 May 1916, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Sep 1988, Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years)
    +2. Anna Ruth Burdett,   b. 30 Jun 1920, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Jul 1990, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
    Photos
    Donald Sawyer Burdett and Blanch Wales.
    Donald Sawyer Burdett and Blanch Wales.
    Family ID F28  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 23 Oct 2020 

    Family 2 Bernice Ranger,   b. 5 Jun 1902, Hornellsville, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 06 Mar 2007, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 104 years) 
    Marriage 01 Sep 1934  Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. Living
    +2. Living
    +3. Living
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    Donald and Bernice(Ranger) Burdett
    Donald and Bernice(Ranger) Burdett
    Family ID F29  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 22 Sep 1893 - Fremont, Steuben Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 22 Sep 1914 - Howard, Steuben Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 01 Sep 1934 - Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 14 Jun 1984 - Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond, Allegany Co., New York, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Donald Sawyer Burdett
    Donald Sawyer Burdett
    unknown Gentleman with Donald Sawyer Burdett
    unknown Gentleman with Donald Sawyer Burdett
    Frank and Anna(Russell) Burdett with son Donald.
    Frank and Anna(Russell) Burdett with son Donald.
    Readings of 'Uncle Josh Weatherby' by Donald Burdett, 1979.
    Readings of "Uncle Josh Weatherby" by Donald Burdett, 1979.
    Converted from cassette tapes to digital, 2022. There is a rough part of the tape near the begin but clears up. The remainder of the tapes (not recorded here and difficult to hear) were Donald's tapings of the real Uncle Josh audios (which can be found on Youtube and other places).