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 MORRIS BURGNER, a rising young farmer of Lafayette Township, this county was born Nov. 15, 1860, and here developed into manhood. He is the youngest son of Conrad Burgner. Mr. Burgner, Sr., gave his children all the educational advantages possible, and J. Morris was trained in his childhood at the district schools, and subsequently attended Lee’s Academy at Loxa, and the Normal School at Valparaiso, Ind. He also assisted his father and gained a practical insight in the duties of farming. Sept. 15, 1885, our subject was married to Miss Anna Hancock. Mrs. Burgner is the daughter of Richard J. Hancock, a resident of Loxa. She was born in Coles County, Aug. 9, 1868, and completed her education at Lee’s Academy. She is an accomplished and charming young lady, and upon the close of her studies was for a short time engaged in teaching. After his marriage, Mr. Burgner settled upon the farm where he now resides, which was the gift of his father, and contains 150 acres of valuable land. He has erected a pleasant residence and appropriate out-buildings, and his prospects for future prosperity and success are promising. Mr. and Mrs. Burgner have a beautiful little girl named Maud. Both himself and wife are members of the Methodist Church, and in politics Mr. Burgner votes with the Republican party. |
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