Davis M. Burney
In memory of my father
Davis M. Burney
Born Dec. 31, 1843
Died Mar. 26, 1902
Photo Credit: Rosa G. Gonzales
- Marriage notice, 1887
MARRIED. BURNEY - THOMAS — In San Antonio, on Wednesday evening, Oct. 5th, Mr. D. M. Burney, postal agent of the Mexican National railway, to Mrs. Julia Thomas, nee Miss Mitchell. The San Antonio Express reports the last named couple as having gone north on a bridal tour.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, October 8, 1887, p. 5, col. 2
Research by: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Transcription by: Rosa G. Gonzales - Obituary
DEATH OF D. M. BURNEY
Died in this city, Wednesday, March 26, 1902, at 11 a.m. of general debility, DAVID MONSON BURNEY, a native of Louisiana, aged 59 years.
The death of Mr. Burney was not unexpected, as he had been in poor health for several months, failing rapidly lately. He was able to eat his breakfast the day he died, however, and his family were not looking for him to pass away so quickly.
Mr. Burney was an old resident of Corpus Christi, coming here in 1882 to take a position as postal clerk on the Texas Mexican road soon after it was built to Laredo, holding the position from that date up to the time of his death. There were two others besides Mr. Burney, Mr. Harvey Montgomery being one of them, but they gave up their positions to others long ago, leaving Mr. Burney the veteran clerk of the road. On march 6, 1885, Mr. Burney was married in this city to Miss Aphra Williams who died March 19 the following year. On October 5, 1887, Mr. Burney married Mrs. Julia Thomas in San Antonio, who still survives him, as well as his daughter, Miss Aphra. He leaves two stepdaughters, Misses Ella and DeRosette Thomas, also in this city and a brother, Robt. Burney of Galveston
Deceased was a member of the Knights of Honor also a member of the Knights and Ladies of Honor. The members here turning out yesterday at 4 o’clock to his funeral. Mr. Burney’s business kept him much of the time on the road, consequently he got out very little among the people of the town, preferring to spend his spare time at home with his family who have the sympathies of many friends in their sad bereavement. He was a good citizen and served his people faithfully, a good proof of which is the fact that he held his job so many years. The remains were interred in the Old Bay View cemetery, the funeral being largely attended.
Source: Corpus Christi Caller, 03/28/1902, p. 4
Researcher: Msgr. Michael A. Howell
Submitted by: Geraldine McGloin, Nueces County Historical Commission
Transcription by: Rosa G. Gonzales