Honey Grove, Texas

The Burgher Family

Published in the Honey Grove Signal-Citizen about 1938
Written by H. P. Allen, assisted by W. J. Erwin

Young Burgher was born Nov. 19, 1821, and was a son of Joseph and Ann Burgher of Virginia. He was educated in Tennessee, and at 20 years of age began farming. At the age of 32 he engaged in stock raising in Lamar county, about seven miles northeast of Honey Grove. On August 29, 1844, Mr. Burgher was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Bell, daughter of Robert Bell, a native of Tennessee. Five children were born and reared by this union, three sons and two daughters - Alice, Epps, Ballard M., Joe T., and Maggie. All have passed away. Mr. Burgher continued his stock raising until about 1896 when he moved to Honey Grove and engaged in the hardware business with Ed Stephens as a partner. They did a profitable business for a number of years. They built what is said to be the best store house in the town. Mr. Burgher withdrew from the firm, turning his interest to his son, Ballard. He then became a stock holder and director in the First National Bank; lived to be 80 odd years of age. He was a member of the Methodist church and contributed freely to its needs. He was also helpful in charity work. It was said that he paid tithes on all his income. The writer was authorized to solicit funds for the building of a manse for the Presbyterian church some years ago. We met Mr. Burgher in the post office and we asked him if he would feel interested in a small donation for the Presbyterian manse. Yes, he said, and took out his check book and wrote me a check for $25.00. He was truly a liberal giver and a good man.

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