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FAMILY GROUP SHEET
Kingfisher County, Oklahoma

1903 West York Items, Clark County (IL) Herald

24-JUNE-1903-CLARK COUNTY HERALD

C.S. BUCKNER and LEE BURNER returned from their Oklahoma trip Friday evening. They were well pleased
with most of the lands and we understand they both left bids for farms.

Lee was born in IL, later moved his family to Oklahoma in 1907 settling east of Hennessey, OK. until 1947 moving
into town.

Lee died at the age of 88 in an Enid Convalscent Home following a short illness. Buried at Lyon Valley Cemetery
east of Hennessey.

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Obit as read in the Hennessey Clipper

Lee N. Burner

Lee Burner, 88 yr old pioneer of Kingfisher County, died Tuesday, Dec 18, 1957, in a Enid Convalscent home
follow a short illness.

Lee was born in Clark Co, Illinois and he came to Oklahoma in 1907. He lived on a farm east of Hennessey until
1947 when he moved to town. His wife, Julia A. (Millis) Burner and one son, Frank, preceded him in death.

Survivors include five sons, Ray of Hennessey, Ralph of McClune, Kansas, William of Enid, Russell of Tulsa,
LeRoy of Houston, Texas. Three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Yeoman of Dover, Mrs. Eunice Wilson of Oklahoma
City, and Mrs. Juanita Williams of Douglas. Lee was buried at the Lyon Valley Cemetery, 5 east 1 north of
Hennessey. Lee was born April 4, 1868.

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1906 Tax Assessment List, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois
http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/il/clark/taxlists/1906tax.txt

Mrs Lee N. Burner, 72 pioneer resident of Skeleton Township, passed away Saturday morning at her home on south Cheyenne Ave. after a prolonged illness. She was laid to rest in Lyon Valley Cemetery only a few miles from the old homestead.

Julia A. Millis, daughter of WM E. and Eliza Millis was born March 6th, 1877 in Clark Co., IL. There she grew to womanhood and on January 6, 1895, she was united in marriage to Lee N. Burner. To this union nine children were born, six sons and three daughters. The family moved to Oklahoma in 1907, purchasing a farm nine miles east of Hennessey, which was the family home for many years.

Mrs. Burner lived, loved, and labored with, and for her family until health would permit her no longer to carry on the duties of farm live. She, with her husband moved into Hennessey in 1945, four years before death. These years were a failing health and she endured a lingering illness, surrounded by loved ones who gave her every attention and care possible. 

When loving hearts, tender hands and medical science had done all that was possible, she was called to rest at the age of 72 years, 5 months and 14 days.

Mrs. Burner was converted in childhood and joined the Methodist Church. After coming to Oklahoma, she placed her membership with the Christian Union at Union Chapel where she was faithful in attendance and her prayers and testimony will be long remembered by loved ones and friends.

She leaves to mourn her faithful husband, Lee N. Burner, of the home, her beloved children, three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Yeoman of Dover, Mrs. Eunice Wilson of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Juanita Williams of Marshall, six sons, Ray of Hennessey, Ralph of Belle Plains, Kansas, Bliss of Enid, Russell of Tulsa, Frank of Houston, Texas and LeRoy of Fort Worth, Texas, one sister, Mrs. Edna Hamilton of Hennessey, one brother, C.W. Millis of Martinville, ILL. 19 grandchildren, other relatives and many friends and neighbors. Died August 20, 1949.

Edward born in IL moved with his parents to Hennessey OK in 1907 settling east of town. He served on the Hennessey City Council for 18 yrs and was mayor for four. He was a member of the 100F and Rebekah Lodges for 35 yrs and a member of the Christian Church.

The wedding to his wife was suprise to their friends who had no inkling of the impending nuptials. The father of the groom accompanied them to Kingfisher to give the needed consent.

Died in an Enid Hospital. Buried was at the Lyon Valley Cemetery east of Hennessey. At the time of his death, Edward had 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Obituary as read in the Hennessey Clipper

Edward Ray Burner

Edward Ray Burner, 75, born Oct. 24, 1895 in Illinois and came to Hennessey community in 1907, died on Wednesday, August 25, 1971 in an Enid hospital. Ray served on the Hennessey City Council for 18 years and was mayor 4 years. He was a member of the 100F and Rebekah Lodge for 35 years and a member of the Christian Church. He and Mary Hawk were married September 11, 1915. Ray had two sons, Lee R Burner and Hollis Lynn Burner, three daughters, Mrs. Wilma Gritz, Mrs. Jerry Roberts, and Mrs. Nadine Harris all of Hennessey. Four brothers, Ralph of Belle Plaine, Kansas, William B. of Enid, Russell of Tulsa and LeRoy of New Iberia, Louisiana. Three sisters, Mrs. Eunice Wilson of Okla. City, Mrs. Juanita Williams of Douglas and Mrs. George Yoeman, Hennessey. 

At the time of his death he had 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Obit as read in Hennessey Clipper

Ralph L. Burner

Ralph L. Burner, 88, former Hennessey resident, died Wed., March 4, in a Wellington, Kan., hospital.

Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church in Belle Plaine, Kan., with burial in Belle Plaine Cemetery, directed by Hatfield-Smith Funeral Home.

Survivors include a son, Melvin, of San Angelo, Texas; two daughters, Virginia Dick of Belle, Plaine, Kan., and Audrey Yauk, Wichita, Kan; a brother, Russell, of Tulsa; two sisters, Eunice Wilson, Oklahoma City, and Juanita Williams of Douglas; six grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Belle Plaine through the funeral home.

from the Oklahoman dated 4/4/1995, p27:

"WILSON, Eunice E. (Burner), passed away April 2, 1995. She was born on a farm north of Hennessey, Ok. to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Burner. Eunice graduated from Hennessey High School and later attended Central State College. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Ramey H. Wilson. Survived by sons Jim and wife Marcia Wilson of OKC, Emmet and wife Beth Wilson of Shawnee, Ok.; her sister Juanita and husband Horace Williams; six grandchildren, Todd, Troy, Marc, Amy, Andy, and Rick Wilson; six great-grandchildren, Laurel, Jessica, Kelsey, Braden, Mitchell, and Tyler; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Eunice was a devoted wife, mother,grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Services will be Wednesday, April 5, 1995, 2:00 p.m., Bill Merritt Memorial Chapel with internment in Chapel Hill Cemetery."

In the Enid News and Eagle, Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma, Thursday, February 11, 1999.

JUANITA B. WILLIAMS

The funeral for Juanita B. Williams, 78, will be 4 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Ladasau-Evans Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Meyer will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

She was born February 24, 1920, on the family farm northeast of Hennessey to Lee and Julia Ann Millis Burner and died Wednesday, February 10, 1999.

She attended Lone Star Grade School and Hennessey High School, graduating in 1938.

On August 10, 1940, she married Horace H. Williams in Hennessey. They later moved to Marshall where they lived 52 years before moving to Enid in 1992. 

She was a member of the Douglas Christian Union Church and Douglas Missionary Society. She was also a 4-H parent and rotator for 45 years and state office of The State Christian Union Council.

Surviving are her husband, Horace of the home; one daughter, Janice Williams of Enid; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the church and/or STP Allen Campground Fund.