James William Burr
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 18 August 1877
Age 10 years
Diphtheria
Son of Charles and Mary Ann Burr
News has reached here that the fearful disease called diphtheria is again making sad havoc at the Don. A boy of Mr. Burr’s about eleven years old, died and was buried on the 18th, and it is said that all in Mr. Burr’s family except himself and wife and baby are laid aside with the disease, and that it is in Mr. R. Herron’s family. Seeing that the disease has made such havoc at the Don, and sticks so perniciously to the place, it becomes a serious question as to, whether there is not some local cause for this. We know the residents don’t like to entertain the idea that they are more subject to this disease than others, but it would be better to face the truth and adopt some means to expel it, than to hug it in secrecy while it is making such fearful havoc in their homes.
The Examiner 23rd August 1877
Florence May Burr
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 30 April 1881
Age 3 Days
Daughter of Charles and Mary Ann Burr
Charles Burr
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 1st July 1881
Age 72 years.
Debility
River Don
Last Sunday night the Rev. W. Riding preached a funeral sermon for the late Mr. Burr, in the course of which he gave a short sketch of his life. Mr. Burr was born in Kent in 1809, the early part of his manhood was spent at sea, he was then in the East India Company’s service for some years. He was then four years in the Government service at Adelaide, after which he came to Tasmania, and was in the employ of Mr. H. Reed, sixteen years as manager of his wholesale stores. He then, like many others, took axe and hoe and began farming, this as you know, was work which none but the brave should undertake in those days. After many and severe battles with giants of the forest, he betook himself to the work of a school master under the Board of Education, for twelve and a half years, and won for himself the high esteem of all concerned. He remained in this sphere until weight of years and failing health suggested to his friends that he should rest from his more active labours. About three weeks before his death, on a frosty morning, he fell and broke his leg. This he bore with much resignation, saying often “It is for some wise end, all’s right.”
The Examiner 15th July 1881
Hilda Burr
Don Congregational Cemetery
Died 13 June 1882
Age 6 Weeks
Convultions
Daughter of Charles and Mary Ann Burr
Mary Ann Burr
Don Congregational Cemetery
BURR – On October 23, 1892, at West Devonport, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of C. A. Burr, aged 47 years. (Née Gower)
Cardiac Disease
The North West Post 25th October 1892
FUNERAL
The friends of the late Mrs. M. A. Burr are respectfully invited to follow her remains to their last resting place, the Don cemetery. The Funeral will leave her late residence, Esplanade, West Devonport, at 2.30 p.m. TO-DAY.
The North West Post 25th October 1892
General regret was experienced at Devonport on Sunday afternoon, when it became known that Mrs. M. A. Burr, wife of Mr. Charles A. Burr, had expired. The deceased sustained a paralytic stoke about five months ago, and her life was then despaired of, but she rallied, and strong hope were entertained for her ultimate recovery, but on Thursday she took a turn for the worse, and gradually sank, passing peacefully away on Sunday afternoon. The deceased, who was 47 years of age, was a native of Tasmania, and for many years resided at Don, where she was greatly respected. She leaves a family of seven, to mourn their loss. Much sympathy has been expressed for the bereaved husband and family in their affliction. The funeral is appointed to leave her late residence, Esplanade, West Devonport, at 2.30 o’clock this afternoon.
The North West Post 25th October 1892
The funeral of the late Mrs. M. A. Burr took place on Tuesday afternoon, when the remains were conveyed to their last resting place, the Don Cemetery. Several brethren of the Loyal Don Lodge, I.O.O.F., M.U, headed the cortege, and the service at the grave was conducted by the Rev T. J. Delling, who delivered a short address, in which he referred to the sterling Christian character of the deceased.
The North West Post 27th October 1892
Charles Alfred Burr
Don Congregational Cemetery
News Item
DEATH
BURR – On the 28th May, at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. R. Wood, 7 Cleveland Street, Charles Alfred Burr, aged 72 years
The Examiner 29th May 1914
The death occurred at the residence of his son-in-law at Beaconsfield on Thursday, of Mr. Charles A. Burr, former well-known resident of Devonport, at the age of 72 years. In the early days when Don was the chief port on the North West Coast, the deceased for many years occupied a position at the River Don Trading Company, and when Devonport came into prominence, he removed to this town. He was associated with the defunct Farmers Association for some years, and was the first agent for the Howard Steamship Company at Devonport. About eight years ago he removed to Beaconsfield, where he has resided ever since. He leaves a family of two sons, Messrs. James Burr (Warratah) and Mr. M. R. Burr (Devonport) and three daughters, Mesdames W. W. Bentley (Launceston), F. W. Padfield (Devonport) and R. Wood (Beaconsfield) to mourn their loss. His wife preceded him many years ago. The funeral will take place in Launceston today.
The Examiner 30th May 1914
Mrs.E.A. (Mary Ann) Burr
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Age 22 years
DEATH
BURR - On February 20 in the Devon Hospital, Mary Ann, the beloved wife of Ernest Henry Burr, aged 22 years.
The North West Post 21 February 1903
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Mrs. E. A. Burr will leave her late residence East Devonport, at 3 o’clock tomorrow (Sunday) Afternoon, for the Bluff Cemetery.
The North West Post 21 February 1903
Ellen Burr
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Died 31 Mar 1909
FUNERAL
The funeral of the late Ellen Burr will leave her late residence, Fenton Street, This Day (Friday) at 2 o’clock for the Bluff Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
Jeffrey, Undertaker.
T
he North West Post 2nd April 1909
Martha Burr
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Died 3rd Apr 1919
Wife of Wesley Burr
IN MEMORIAM
BURR – In fond and loving memory of my dear wife Martha Burr, who passed peacefully away April 4, 1919.
Good was her heart, her friendship sound,
Patient in pain, loved by all around;
A more loving wife and mother never dwelt on this earth
She proved to her children a true mother’s worth.
Inserted by her loving husband, W. Burr, Devonport.
BURR – In fond and loving memory of our dear mother, Martha Burr, who passed away April 4, 1919.
Respect and love your mother,
Always answer her duty’s call;
When you have parted with her,
You loose the truest friend of all.
Inserted by her loving daughter and son-in-law, and grandchildren, Outer Light, Macquarie Heads.
The Advocate 4th April 1922
Wesley Burr
Bluff Pioneer Cemetery Devonport
Age 82 years
DEATH
BURR – On April 3, at his late residence, Wesley Cottage, Fenton Street, Devonport, Wesley, in his 82nd year.
The Advocate 4th April 1927
FUNERAL
BURR – The funeral of the late Wesley Burr is appointed to leave his late residence, Fenton Street, Devonport, on Wednesday at 3 p.m., for the Bluff Cemetery.
Friends please accept this intimation. Jeffrey Undertaker.
The Advocate 4th April 1927
The death occurred yesterday morning at his residence in Fenton Street, of an old resident of the town in Wesley Burr, in his 82nd year. The deceased, who was born in Launceston, was well known on the Coast. He came to Devonport about 25 years ago, and had since been living in “Wesley Cottage” in Fenton Street. His wife predeceased him many years ago. He had been a miller by trade. A scattered family of four sons and five daughters survive him. The funeral will leave his late residence for the Bluff cemetery at 3 o’clock on Wednesday afternoon.
The Advocate 4th April 1927