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Richard Byrd Burleson (1822-1879)

Richard was the son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Byrd Burleson and was the younger brother of Rufus C. Burleson. He was born in Decatur, Alabama and died in McLennan County, Texas on December, 1879.

Continue reading Richard Byrd Burleson (1822-1879)

Posted on January 2, 2015January 17, 2021Categories biographyTags biography, history, texas2 Comments on Richard Byrd Burleson (1822-1879)

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