There has been several postings lately on Burton. Thought this might be of interest to someone. Cindy CENTRALIA FIRESIDE GUARD newspaper Centralia, Boone County, MO Friday, March 30, 1900 Reprinted in the Wednesday, March 29, 2000 edition page 10, column 4 Died March 24th north of Centralia, James Thomas Burns. He was bern [sic] in 1837, in Independence, Mo., was married first to Mildred Wyles, Oct. 27th, 1857; second to Martha Wigal June 6th, 1866. Joined the Missionary Baptist church 29 years ago; was married the third time to Burrilia J. Burton of Randolph county Dec. 4, 1879. The remains were buried at Pleasant Grove. Rev. Gibbs will preach the funeral at Zion next Sunday.