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     Mary Esther Bunn was born on 10 Nov 1901 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of William Benton Bunn Sr. and Fannie Bowers.¹ Mary Esther Bunn married Horace Lee Preston on 6 Aug 1919.^2,3 Mary Esther Bunn married (2) Gene A. Petty on 12 Oct 1953.² Mary Esther Bunn died on 5 Mar 1969 at a hospital, Vincennes, Indiana, at age 67.⁴ She was buried at Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Lawrence County, Illinois.⁴
     Her obituary states:
     "Mrs. Mary Esther Petty, 67, 202 E. South Ave., Sumner, passed away in Vincennes Wednesday.
"She was born in Bonpas township, Richland county, Nov. 10, 1901.
"Her first husband, H. Lee Preston, is deceased.
"Surviving is her second husband, Gene Petty.
"Also surviving is a son, Kenneth Preston of Vincennes, Ind; a step-son, Don Petty of Sanford, Fla., and two grandchildren.
"An infant daughter preceded her in death.
"Also surviving are two brothers, Sam Bunn of Olney and Lee Bunn of Calhoun.
"She was a member of the Central Christian church in Sumner.
"Services will be at the Sivert Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday, with Bro. Lyle Berry officating. Burial will be in the Sumner cemetery.
"Friends may call after 5 p.m. Friday."⁵

     Samuel Walter Bunn was born on 25 Apr 1899 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois.¹ He was the son of William Benton Bunn Sr. and Fannie Bowers.¹ Samuel Walter Bunn married Ella Hunter Van Matre on 27 Aug 1923 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois.² Samuel Walter Bunn died on 8 Dec 1994 at Mt. Dora, Lake County, Florida, at age 95.³ He was buried at Crest Haven Cemetery, Claremont Township, Richland County, Illinois. A funeral service was held at Beyers Funeral Home in Leesburg, Florida with burial in Cresthaven Cemetery, Olney [sic], Illinois.³
     He and Daniel Wallace Bunn were twins.⁴ Samuel Walter Bunn registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 12 Sep 1918 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois. He described himself as living on R. R. 4, Olney, Illinois, age 17, born 25 Apr 1899, and his occupation was farming for Fanny Bunn, mother. He was medium in height, medium in build, with brown eyes and had black hair. His closest relative was Fanny Bunn, mother.⁵
     "Sam W. Bunn and Ella H. Van Matre, both of Olney, were quietly married Monday evening, August 27, by Elder Guy J. Wright, pastor of the Christian church, at the Wharf home.
"The bride is a daughter of W. W. Van Matre, of near Calhoun.
"The groom is a son of Mrs. W. W. Bunn, of Claremont.
"They will make their home at Mr. Bunn's farm and are ready to receive their many friends."

Also, in the same paper, under Marriages Licenses, is the following:
"Samuel W. Bunn, 24, and Ella H. VanMatre, 21, both of Olney."⁶
     Sam, the youngest boy of the family, was living with his mother and farming before he was married. When he married, he brought his wife Ella to his mother's home, and the three of them lived together on the farm for some years. When Sam moved to Olney, his mother went too. Then when Sam built a new home just east of Olney, there was a room included especially for her. Sam was not only a farmer but was also an auctioneer. He knows and likes people, which is especially helpful to one who sells. He became quite a successful real estate broker. He was not the only one to benefit from his success, for he and Ella found occasions to give others a "hand up" -- which is better than a "hand out". He is now [1979] retired and lives near Leesburg, Florida, where he has a home on a canal with easy access to a large lake. He makes frequent trips to Illinois and spends quite a bit of time there in summers.⁷
     His obituary states:
     "Sam W. Bunn, 95, of Leesburg, Fla., formerly of Olney, died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday Dec. 8, 1994 at Waterman Village in Mt. Dora, Fla.
"Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney with Brother Mike Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Crest Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour before service time.
"Bunn was born April 15, 1899 in Richland County, the son of William Benton and Fannie (Bowers) Bunn. He married Ella H. VanMatre Aug. 27, 1923. She died July 21, 1975.
"He was a retired auctioneer. He was a member of the Beverly Shores Church of Christ.
"He is survived by four nephewSamuel Walter Bunn and three nieces.
"Bunn was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers and a sister."⁸

     Thelma Opal Bunn was born on 29 Mar 1920 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Lee Bernard Bunn and Ruth Esther Harmon.¹ Thelma Opal Bunn married Lester Eugene Gerber on 10 Nov 1940 at Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana.^1,4 Thelma Opal Bunn was buried at Eureka Cemetery, Claremont Township, Richland County, Illinois.³ She died on 23 Dec 1976 near Flora, Clay County, Illinois, at age 56.³
     Her obituary states:
     "Mrs. Lester (Thelma) Gerber, 56, of Flora, Rt. 1, formerly of Richland County, was burned to death in a fire this morning at her one-story farm residence about three miles northwest of Flora, IL.
"Her body was found in bed, inside the fire-gutted structure, by Flora firemen, who answered an alarm on the fire about 4:30 a.m.
"There were no other injuries.
"Clay County Coroner, Joe Cardascio, said today that an investigation is being conducted, and that there will probably be an inquest of inquiry into the death, depending on the outcome of the investigation. Cardascio said State Dept. Fire Marshall, Leslie Scarborough, is checking the ruins today.
"Cardascio said that the fire could have been smoldering for quite some time, and that the Gerbers had been smelling a smoke-like odor for several days, but could not find the source.
"Mrs. Thelma O. Gerber was born in Richland County March 29, 1920, daughter of Lee and Ruth Esther Harmon Bunn.
"On January 19,1941, she married Lester E. Gerber, in Crown Point, Ind.
"Surviving are her husband, Lester of Flora; son, Danny W. Gerber of Olney; three daughters, Mrs. Jerald (Phoebe) Murray and Miss Connie Gerber, both of Crescent, Okla., and Mrs. Donald (Judy Kay) Bryan of Flora, Ill; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bunn of Tavares, Fla; two brothers, Walter L. Bunn of Olney, and Wayne B. Bunn of Zellwood, Fla; a sister, Mrs. Joan Wright of Olney; five grandchildren, and four step-grandchildren.
"Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Flora Church of Christ, where she was a member, with burial in the Eureka Cemetery, south of Claremont, Ill.
"Friends may call at the Cardascio Funeral home in Flora, from 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday.
"Published Olney Daily Mail."⁵

     Walter Lee Bunn was born on 8 Oct 1927.¹ He was the son of Lee Bernard Bunn and Ruth Esther Harmon.¹ Walter Lee Bunn died on 12 Mar 2020 at Olney, Richland County, Illinois, at age 92.²
     He graduated in 1944 from Olney Township High Scool, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.³
     About 1978, they lived near Olney and Walter was a real estate broker with an office in Olney.
     His obituary states:
'Walter L. Bunn, 92, of Olney, died Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his home. Walter was born October 8, 1927 in Bonpas Township, Illinois to parents Lee B. and Ruth (Harmon) Bunn. He married S. Claudine (Gillaspie) on September 17, 1955 in Olney, Illinois.
'Walter graduated from Olney High School at the age of 16. He entered the oilfield shortly after high school as a roughneck and eventually became a driller. Walter had a career as a real estate developer and owned Bunn's Real Estate. During his real estate career, he developed Orchard Heights with his partners, negotiated land deals, and sold houses. He was instrumental in acquiring the land for Olney Community College, McDonalds, Burger Chef, Happy Hour Laundromat, among others. He served on a Olney Chamber of Commerce Committee that helped bring AMF to Olney. Walter enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors. He was a member of Eureka Church of Christ.
"Walter is survived by his wife of 64 years, S. Claudine Bunn of Olney; daughter, Sharon Ferguson of Olney; son, William (Julie) Bunn of Olney; daughter, Elaine (John) Baltzell of Sumner; daughter, Jana Sue Rigg of Olney; daughter, Jackie Mowrer of Olney; 16 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; special grandson, Hyatt Bunn; and several nieces and nephews.
'Walter was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Thelma Gerber; sister, Joann Wright; brother, Wayne Bunn; and son-in-law, Jim Ferguson.
"A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney. There will be no visitation. Interment will immediately follow at Eureka Cemetery in Claremont.
"Memorials can be made to donor's choice.
"Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home, Olney – obituary & photo – March 12, 2020."²

     Wayne Bernard Bunn was born on 16 Sep 1939 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois.^2,3 He was the son of Lee Bernard Bunn and Ruth Esther Harmon.¹ Wayne Bernard Bunn died on 4 Jul 2008 at South Daytona, Florida, at age 68.⁴ He was buried on 12 Jul 2008 at Eureka Cemetery, Claremont Township, Richland County, Illinois.⁵
     About 1978, Wayne and Mary Lee were living in Zellwood, Florida, where he had a plant nursery.⁶ Wayne died of Hodgkins Lymphoma. Doug had been living in Florida for about a year to help care for his Dad.⁷
     His obituary states:
     "Wayne B. Bunn, 68, of South Daytona, Fla., and formerly of Olney, died Friday, July 4, 2008, at his residence.
"Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral services will be in Eureka cemetery in rural Claremont.
"Mr. Bunn was born September 16, 1939, in Olney, the son of Lee and Ruth Bunn. He had a wife of 45 years, Mary.
"He is survived by his wife, Mary Bunn, of South Daytona, Fla; son Bradley W. (Kara) Bunn, of Midland, Texas; son Douglas Bunn of South Daytona, Fla; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Tatum and Mattie Bunn, of Sherman, Texas; brother, Walter (Claudine) Bunn, of Olney; mother-in-law, Ruth Russell, of Claremont; brother-in-law, Dan (Lovetta) Doan, of Olney; sister-in-law, Gail (Sam) Doan, of Antioch, Tenn; and several nieces and nephews.
"Mr. Bunn was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Thelma Gerber and Joan Wright.
"Online condolences may be left at www.summers-kistler.com."⁴

     William Benton Bunn Jr. was born on 7 Nov 1893 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois.^1,2 He was the son of William Benton Bunn Sr. and Fannie Bowers.¹ William Benton Bunn Jr. married Ruth Winans on 3 Sep 1924 at Canton, Mississippi.³ William Benton Bunn Jr. married (2) Marcia Lucille Gove on 20 Jun 1947.¹ William Benton Bunn Jr. died on 11 Jan 1967 at Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, at age 73.² He was buried at Section I Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.⁴
     ToDo: Do further research on the obits of William Benton Bunn - what newspapers?
He registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 5 Jun 1917 at Bonpas Township, Richland County, Illinois. He described himself as living R.R. 4, Olney, Illinois, age 23, born 7 Nov 1893 in Bonpas township, and his occupation was farming for himself in Bonpas. He was medium in height, slender in build, with blue eyes and had dark hair. He was single and had no dependants.⁵
     He was at Camp Grant, Illinois, in 1918. In a letter dated 20 Oct 1918 to his Aunt Maranda Ridgely, he writes of having to fill a straw tick for his bunk before he could retire, and he also mentions the large number of deaths in Camp from influenza.⁶
     "After graduating from Olney Township High School, he attended and graduated from the Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. Then he served as principal of an Effingham grade school for one year. Following this teaching experience, he attended the College of Agriculture, University of Illinois.
"Following his honorable discharge from service after the close of the war, he returned to college and graduated from the College of Agriculture, University of Illinois in 1920. Later he took graduate work at the Colorado State College and the College of Agriculture, University of Missouri.
...
"After graduating from College, William Benton continuously served as an Agricultural Extension worker in several counties in Illinois. These included Edgar, McDonough, Richland, Pike and Champaign." In 1954 he was Farm Advisor in Champaign County, Illinois.
He was "a member of the college fraternities, Farm House, Epsilon Sigma Phi and Gamma Sigma Delta. The last two are honorary. He is [in 1964] also an active member of the Champaign Rotary, American Legion, Champaign-Urbana Chambers of Commerce, Methodist Church, and the Champaign County Farm Bureau. In addition to the above interests he is active in additional community enterprises. He is past president of the Illinois State Association of Farm Advisers, listed in Who's Who in Illlinois and Chicago, and in Who's Who in Agriculture. He holds a Distinguished Service Award in the National County Agricultural Agents Association."⁷
     Retiring after 33 years as Farm Advisor in Illinois, he moved to Lakeland, Florida in 1956 and became a Real Estate Broker.⁸
     He had printed two books containing much on the Bunn and Bowers families: Mother -- Our Torch Bearer and Lighting Ancestral Lamps.
     His obituary states:
     "William Benton Bunn, age 73, former resident of Richland County, passed away yesterday morning at Lakeland, Fla., where he had been a resident for the past ten years. He had been in ill health for a long time period of time.
"Mr. Bunn was born here and was the son of William Benton Bunn, Sr. and Fannie Bowers Bunn. He was one of Richland County's earliest farm advisers and served as farm adviser in other Illinois communities for 33 years. He retired in 1956 and moved to Lakeland where he became a real estate broker, as long as health permitted.
"Mr. Bunn is survived by his wife, Lucille, and two daughters: Mrs. Russ Phillips of Mt. Prospect, and Mrs. John Jordan of Dayton, Ohio. There are four grandchildren.
"He leaves two brothers and a sister: Sam Bunn and Lee Bunn, both of Olney, and Mrs. Gene Petty, of Sumner. A brother Ben Bunn preceded him in death. He also leaves several nieces and nephews.
"The body of Mr. Bunn is being returned to Olney for services and burial. Final rites will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Memorial Chapel of the Summers-Rainey Funeral Home, with Bro. Lyle Berry officiating. Interment will be in Haven Hill Cemetery.
"Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until service time Saturday.
"The family has asked that Memorials be made to the Wesley Foundation at Urbana, the Heart Research Fund, or the Cancer Fund."⁹
     Another obituary for William states:      
"William Benton Bunn, eldest son of William Benton Bunn, Sr. and Mrs. Fannie Bowers, was born November 7, 1893.
"He was reared in Richland County, graduating from the Olney High School. He graduated from the Eastern Illinois Teachers College and taught school one year. Following this he attended the University of Illinois, graduating in 1920. His college training was interrupted by service in World War I.
"He spent his life as an agricultural extension agent, serving as assistant agent in Edgar and McDonough counties and as Farm Adviser in Richland, Pike and Champaign counties.
"He was a member of the Farm House Fraternity, Epsilon Sigma Pho [sic] and Gamma Sigma Delta -- the last two being honorary fraternities. He was also the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award of the National County Agents Association.
"He was a member of the American Legion and of the Champaign Rotary Club. He was a life time member and active worker of the Methodist Church.
"William Benton Bunn married Ruth Winans. To this union were born tow daughters: Barbara and Charlotte. Ruth passed away in 1946. Later he married Lucille Grove [sic].
When Mr. Bunn retires as Farm Adviser of Champaign county, in 1956, he and Mrs. Bunn moved to Lakeland, Florida. There he was a real estate broker until his health failed.
"He leaves to mourn many friends and the following survivors:
"His wife, Lucille; daughters, Mrs. Barbara Phillips and Mrs. Charlotte Jordan; four grandchildren, Marcia, Margaret and Jim Phillips, Scott Benton Jordan; two brothers, Sam and Lee; a sister, Mrs. Esther Petty. A brother, Ben, preceded him in death. A number of nieces and nephews survive.
"Benton lived a live which serves as an inspiration to all those knowing him.
"Burial was at Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Ill.
"Out of town relatives of William Benton Bunn who attended the funeral Saturday afternoon in addition to Mrs. Bunn were:
"Mr. and Mrs. (Barbara) Russ Phillips and children, Jim, Marcia and Margaret, Mt. Prospect, Ill; Mr. and Mrs. (Charlotte) John Jordan and son Scott Benton, Spring Valley, Ohio; Mrs. James (Grace Winans) Leaton, Wilmette, Ill. and son James W. Leaton, Carbondale, Ill; Mrs. Ed Winans, Lake Springfield, Ill.
"Relatives of Mrs. Bunn included her brother, Mr. Harold Grove, Mountain Lake, Minn; Mrs. L. B. Grove, Ida Grove, Iowa; Mrs. and Mrs. Donald Flesher, Gilman, Ill.
Others attending were: Max Bunn, Urbana, Ill; Mickey Wright and Kenneth Lee Preston, Vincennes, Ind; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Kaeser, Mrs. Glenn Riley and Miss Helen Hackman, Pittsfield, Ill; Miss Laura Heddleson, Kentucky Lake, Ky; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Maxewell, Mr. Earl Bantz, Mr. and Mrs. Rolla Zimmer, Mr. Neil Garney, Mrs. Mark D. Brown, Sr., Urbana, Ill; Mrs. Edith Huffman, Urbana, Ill; Mrs. C. T. Kibler, Jerseyville, Ill; and Vic Swanson, Paxton, Ill."¹⁰

     William Benton Bunn Sr. was born on 3 Jun 1838.² He married (1) Sarah Jane Smith in 1860.^3,4 William Benton Bunn Sr. married Fannie Bowers, daughter of Peter Bowers and Mary Brown, on 26 Jun 1892 at Richland County, Illinois.^1,5,6,7 William Benton Bunn Sr. died on 23 Mar 1912 at age 73.^2,8

     Charlotte Delilah Bunting was born in 1857.¹ She died in 1947.¹

     Emma F. Burby was born c 1864 at Maine.¹ She was the daughter of Martin P. Burby and Jeannette M. Olds.¹

     Martin P. Burby was born in Jan 1834.² He married Jeannette M. Olds, daughter of Sylvester Olds and Lucinda Loomis, c 1851.^1,2 Martin P. Burby died in 1912.³ He was buried at Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts.⁴
     Martin P. Burby and Jeannette M. Olds appeared on the census of 29 Oct 1850 at Saratoga, Saratoga County, New York, as follows:
     361/418 Erwilier B. Bean, 36, painter, b. Vt.
This is a large household with many surnames, among whom are
      Martin Burby, 18, manuf., b. Vt., married within year
and then, sevaral lines later
      Jennet Oads, 18, b. Mass., married within year
      Angeline " , 14, b. Mass.⁵
Martin P. Burby and Jeannette M. Burby appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1860 at Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as follows:
     409/414 Julia Wright, 49, b. Ireland
This was a boarding house. Every person on this page had occupation "operative", probably in a textile mill. Those listed include (consecutively)
      Martin Barly, 30, "
      Jennette , 27, "
      Angeline Olds, 22, "
      Caroline Olds, 18, "
The quotation mark in each case indicates a birthplace in Ireland as for Julia Wright but very likely a clerical error.⁶
Martin P. Burby and Jeannette M. Burby appeared on the census of 12 Sep 1870 at Williamsburg, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, as follows:
     380/442 Burby, Martin, 39, cotton spinner, b. New York
      , Jennette, 37, keeping house, b. Mass.
      , Emma F., 6, at school, b. Maine
      Olds, Angeline, 34, cotton weaver, b. Mass.⁷
Martin P. Burby and Jeannette M. Burby appeared on the census of 2 Jun 1900 at 91 Topliff St., Precinct No. 6, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, as follows:
     25/36 Caudle, Robert, head, b. Jan 1841, 59, marr. 20 yrs, b. England, parents b. England, immigrated 1886, in U. S. 14 yrs, mason
      , Elizabeth, wife, b. Sept 1842, 57, marr. 20 yrs, 5 chn, 3 living, b. Canada (Eng), parents b. England, immigrated 1886, in U. S. 14 yrs
      37 Burby, Martin P., head, b. Dec. 1832, 67, marr. 49 yrs, b. N. Y., father b. Vermont, mother b. Mass., real estate agent
      , Genette, wife, b. Jan 1834, 66, marr. 49 yrs, 3 children, 1 living, b. Mass., parents b. Mass.²

     Lois Burchard married Daniel Olds, son of Daniel Olds and Lois Stanley, on 11 Dec 1806 at Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts.¹ Lois Burchard died on 27 Jan 1861² and was buried at Olema Cemetery, Olema, Marin County, California.³

     Christian W. Burger married Sarah "Sally" Brown, daughter of Samuel Ulrich Brown and Elizabeth Forney.¹ Christian W. Burger was born on 1 Jul 1820.² He died on 17 Mar 1890 at age 69.³
     Christian W. Burger and Sarah "Sally" Brown appeared on the census of 7 Nov 1850 at Des Moines Township, Jefferson County, Iowa, as follows:
     126/128 Christian Burkett, 30, farmer, b. PA
      Sarah " , [27?], b. PA
      Susanna " , 4, b. PA
      Saml " , 3, b. IA
      Joseph " , 1/2, b. IA.⁴

     Doris Burgess married Frank Melton Wall Sr.² Doris Burgess was born on 28 Dec 1933.³ She was the daughter of Luther Victor Burgess and Nellie Mae Blackwell.¹ Doris Burgess died on 30 Sep 2000 at age 66.³ She was buried at Good Shepherd Memorial Park, Boiling Springs, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.¹

     Helen L. Burgess married D. B. Mabry.² Helen L. Burgess was born on 17 Sep 1922 at South Carolina.^1,3 She was the daughter of Luther Victor Burgess and Nellie Mae Blackwell.¹ Helen L. Burgess died on 8 Jun 1977 at age 54.³ She was buried at Glendale Cemetery, Glendale, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.⁴

     Henry Harrison Burgess was born on 28 May 1848 at South Carolina.^3,4 He was the son of Thomas Burgess and Mary Jane Bevis.² Henry Harrison Burgess married Lucinda Jane Becknell, daughter of James Hailey Becknell and Sarah Ann P. DeFreese, on 4 Feb 1875.^5,6 Henry Harrison Burgess died on 17 Jul 1918 at Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 70.^3,7 He was buried at Pacolet Methodist Cemetery, Pacolet, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.⁸
     The following information was posted on Rootsweb by Aimee Burgess, presenting the case for Henry Harrison Burgess having had an earlier wife who would have been the mother of his older children:

Henry Harrison Burgess appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1880 at Pinckney Township, Union County, South Carolina, as follows:
     306/306 Burgess, Harrison H., 32, divorced, farmer, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , Mary Jane, 13, dau., works in field, b. S.C., parents b. S. C.
      , Caroline, 11, dau., works in field, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , Thomas, 9, son, works in field, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.¹⁰
     In the 1880 census, both parties to this marriage are reported as divorced. Divorce was briefly legal in South Carolina only from 1872 -- 1878 and the record should be in the Court of Common Pleas.
Henry Harrison Burgess and Lucinda Jane Becknell appeared on the census of 6 Jun 1900 at Spartanburg Township, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, as follows:
     134/148 Burges, Henry H., head, b. May 48, 52, marr. 34 yrs, b. S.C., parents b. S.C., farmer
      , Jane L., wife, b. Apr 36, 64, marr. 34 yrs, 5 children, 4 living, b. GA, parents b. S. C.
      , Mary Jane, mother, b. Sept 31, 68, widow, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.⁴
     His obituary states:
     "FUNERAL OF H. H. BURGES HELD YESTERDAY
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     "H. H. Burges, of the Pacolet section, died at the home of his son, T. M. Burges Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock at the age of 70 years. Mr. Burges had been in ill health a few months prior to his death.
     "The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and interment followed in the Pacolet cemetery."¹¹

     James Harold Burgess married (1) Dorothy Jean Lewis, daughter of Henry Harrison Lewis and Viola Barnett.³ James Harold Burgess was born on 12 Aug 1931 at Glendale, Spartanburg, South Carolina.^4,5 He was the son of Luther Victor Burgess and Nellie Mae Blackwell.² James Harold Burgess died on 22 Oct 2019 at Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg, South Carolina, at age 88.⁵
     The following was provided to the Glendale Website by the late Clarence E. Crocker:
"The Luther and Nellie Burgess family were wonderful people. I have never heard a ill word against any of them. Leroy had four siblings; Helen Burgess who married D. B. Mabry, Margaret Burgess who married Morris Worthy, James Harold “Bo” Burgess who married Dorothy Jean Lewis and Doris Burgess who married Frank Wall Sr. James Harold “Bo” Burgess bought one of the first houses built by Dr. Bivings, founder of the mill. It had been restored and looks great. “Bo”, his wife and his parents lived in it together until their death. “Bo” lives in the house today and it still looks good today. After his first wife died, Bo married “Dee” Bright. I see and talk with “Bo” once or twice a month, he always greets you with a big smile and a warm handshake. He’s a great guy, a dear friend of this writer.
Written August 2013 Clarence E. Crocker.⁶ "
     His obituary states:
"GLENDALE, SC- James Harold ""Bo"" Burgess, 88, of Glendale, SC, died Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born August 12, 1931, in Glendale, SC, he was the son of the late Luther and Nellie Mae Blackwell Burgess.
"Mr. Burgess loved his family very much, always wanted to help others, and enjoyed working on cars and lawn mowers. He was a member of Glendale United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher. He was also a retired U. S. Air Force veteran and Warden at Tyger River Correctional Center as well as a 1951 graduate of Pacolet High School.
"Survivors include his wife, Dee Nabors Burgess of the home; daughters, Karen Dunker (Jack) of Glendale, SC, and Jeana Murphy of Pauline, SC; stepsons, Blythe Hughes of Glendale, SC, William Bryant (Jaime) and Jonathan Bryant (Jordan), all of Spartanburg, SC; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Worley of Boiling Springs, SC; and best friend of 47 years, Cecil Ezell of Glendale, SC. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy H. Burgess.
"Visitation will be 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Saturday, October 26, 2019, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel, 2075 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307, with funeral services following at 1:00 PM, conducted by The Rev. Randy Hatchette. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307.
"An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com
Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel"
Published in Spartanburg Herald-Journal on Oct. 25, 2019.⁵

     James Harold "Buddy" Burgess was born in 1952.² He was the son of James Harold Burgess and Dorothy Jean Lewis.¹ James Harold "Buddy" Burgess died in 1999.² He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.³

     Jeana Annette Burgess married (1) Robert Jeffery McKinney.⁴ Jeana Annette Burgess was born on 13 Mar 1954 at Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina.⁵ She was the daughter of James Harold Burgess and Dorothy Jean Lewis.³ Jeana Annette Burgess married (2) Michael Reid Murphy Sr., son of Reid Murphy and Floy O. Webber, on 18 Aug 1982 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina.^1,4 Jeana Annette Burgess died on 25 Jul 2021 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 67.⁶
     Her obituary states:
     "Jeana Murphy
"Jeana Annette Burgess Murphy, 67, of Pauline, died Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Spartanburg Medical Center. She was born March 13, 1954 in Greenville, SC, a daughter of the late James Harold and Dorothy Jean Lewis Burgess of Glendale, SC. Jeana was married to the late Michael Reid Murphy, Sr.
"Jeana knew the Lord and studied only the King James version of the Holy Bible. She devoted her life to her husband, her family, and was an animal lover and a great cook.
"Surviving are her children, Matthew McKinney (Casey) of Duncan and Rachel Murphy of the home; her grandchildren, Emily Ann Burrell and Cross O'Dell; and her sister, Karen Dunker (Jack) of Glendale. She was predeceased by her brother, Buddy and her sister, Angie.
"A private graveside service was held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
"In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Spartanburg Humane Society, 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC 29303 or to the Gospel Hour Radio Ministry, P O Box 2024, Greenville, SC 29602.
"An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com.
"Floyd's North Church Street Chapel."⁵

     Luther Victor Burgess was born on 4 Apr 1900 at Union County, South Carolina.^3,2 He was the son of William Thomas Burgess and Ruth Missouri Holder.² Luther Victor Burgess married Nellie Mae Blackwell, daughter of Zachariah Matthew Blackwell and Katherine "Katie" Morrow, c 1923.^1,4 Luther Victor Burgess died on 22 Apr 1970 at age 70.^3,2 He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.⁵
     He registered with the World War I Selective Service System on 12 Sep 1918 at Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He described himself as living in Glendale, South Carolina, age 18, born 4 Apr 1900, and his occupation was mill hand for the D. E. Converse Company in Glendale. He was short in height, slender(?) in build, with dark blue eyes and had sandy hair. His closest relative was Ruth Burgess of Glendale..⁶
Luther Victor Burgess and Nellie Mae Burgess appeared on the census of 11 Apr 1930 at Inman Mills Village, Beech Springs Township, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, as follows:
     86/86 Burgess, Victor, head, renting for $2/mo., age 30, married, 1st marr. at 22, b. S. C., parents b. S. C., loom fixer in cotton mill
      , Nellie M., wife, 22, 1st marr. at 16, b. S. C., parents b. N. C.
      , Helen L., dau., 7, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , Margaret I., dau., 5, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , Thomas L., son, 2 6/12, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.⁷
Luther Victor Burgess and Nellie Mae Burgess appeared on the census of 15 Apr 1940 at Glendale Mill Village, Spartanburg Township, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, as follows:
     5 Burgess, Luther V., head, 40, highest school grade 4, b. S. C., section man in cotton mill
      , Nellie, wife, 33, highest school grade 4, b. S. C.
      , Helen, daughter, 17, 3 yrs h.s., b. S. C.
      , Margaret, daughter, 15, 1 yr h.s., b. S. C.
      , Leroy, son, 12, 6 yrs school, b. S. C.
      , Harold, son, 8, 2 yrs school, b. S. C.
      , Doris, dau., 6, 0 yrs school, b. S. C.
As of 1 April 1935, this family was living in the same place.⁸
     Another obituary for Luther states:
     "Luther V. Burgess
"Luther Victor Burgess, 70, husband of Nellie Blackwell Burgess of 10 Douglas St., died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday.
"Native of Union County; son of the late Thomas William and Ruth Holder Burgess; member of Glendale Methodist Church where he was a former stewart[sic] and Sunday School teacher; retired textile employee.
"Also surviving: sons, Leroy Burgess of Glendale and Harold Burgess of the U. S. Air Force, Shallow Water, Texas; daughters, Mrs. Helen Mabry and Mrs. Doris Wall, both of Glendale, Mrs. Margaret Worley of Myrtle Beach; sister, Mrs. Myrtle Warren of Glendale; 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
"Services 4 Friday at Glendale Methodist Church by the Revs. James H. Lindsay, James H. Grigsby and Timothy Hottel; burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
"Body at the home 2 today. M. W. Bobo Funeral Chapel."²
     The obituary of Luther Victor Burgess appeared in the Greenville News 23-24 April 1970, page 16, then page 36.⁹

     Margaret Elizabeth Burgess married Wilson Albert Olds Sr., son of Ferdino Olds and Irene Cone, on 11 Feb 1877 at Nez Perce County, Idaho.¹ Margaret Elizabeth Olds died on 21 Jan 1918 at Medical Lake, Spokane County, Washington.³ She was buried at Medical Lake Cemetery, Medical Lake, Spokane County, Washington.⁴
     Margaret Elizabeth Olds and Wilson Albert Olds Sr. appeared on the census of Jun 1880 at Greasewood, Umatilla County, Oregon, as follows:
     196/196 Olds, Wilson A., 35, farmer, b. Mich., parents b. N. Y.
      , Maggie E., 20, wife, keeping house, b. Ind., parents b. Va.
      , Rena, 1, dau., b. Oregon, father b. Mich., mother b. Ind.
      , Harriet, 6/12, b. Jan., b. Oregon, father b. Mich., mother b. Ind.⁵
Margaret Elizabeth Olds and Wilson Albert Olds Sr. appeared on the census of 2 Jun 1900 at Medical Lake, Spokane County, Washington, as follows:
     16/17 Olds, Wilson A., head, b. Sep 1844, 55, marr. 23 yrs, b. Mich., parents b. York State, Bath House
      , Margaret E., wife, b. July 1859, 41, marr. 23 yrs, 10 children, 10 living, b. Ind., father b. Va., mother b. Ind., housekeeper
      , Irena R., dau., b. June 1878, 21, single, b. Oregon, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana
      , Sadie E., dau., b. Sep 1880, 19, single, b. Oregon, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana
      , Wilson A., son, b. July 1883, 16, b. Oregon, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana, at school 9 mo
      , Franklin P., son, b. Oct 1885, 15, b. Oregon, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana, at school 9 mo
      , Edwin R., son, b. Apl 1887, 12, b. Oregon, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana, at school 9 mo
      , Harison O., son, b. Apl 1889, 10, b. Oregon, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana, at school 9 mo
      , Louis E., son, b. Sep 1893, 6, b. Washington, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana, at school 9 mo
      , Everett B., son, b. June 1896, 5, b. Washington, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana
      , Olive O., dau., b. Apl 1900, 1/12, b. Washington, father b. Michigan, mother b. Indiana.⁶
Margaret Elizabeth Olds and Wilson Albert Olds Sr. appeared on the census of 23 May 1910 at Medical Lake, Spokane, Washington, as follows:
     88/88 Olds, W. A., head, 65, marr. once, 33 yrs, b. Mich., parents b. N. Y., manager, sanaterium[sic], own account
, Margaret E., wife, 50, marr. once, 33 yrs, 10 children, 9 living, b. Ind., parents b. VA
, Harriet, dau., 31, single, b. Oregon, father b. Mich., mother b. Ind.
, Sadie L., dau., 30, marr. once, 2 yrs, 0 children, 0 living, b. Oregon, father b. Mich., mother b. Ind.
, Wilson A., son, 27, marr. once, 4 yrs, b. Oregon, father b. Mich, mother b. Ind., Doctor, medicine, own account
, Franklin P., son, 25, marr. once, 1 yr, b. Oregon, father b. Mich., mother b. Ind., machinst, shop
, Edwin, son, 23, single, b. Oregon, father b. Mich, mother b. Ind., day laborer
, Harrison O., son, 21, single, b. Oregon, father b. Mich., mother b. Ind., day laborer
, Lewis E., son, 17, single, b. Washington, father b. Mich., mother b. Ind.
, Evert O., son, 14, single, b. Washington, father b. Mich., mother b. Ind.
, Oloff V., dau., 10, single, b. Washington, father b. Mich., mother b. Ind.
[Three of the children are shown as married but the spouses are not listed.]⁷

     Thomas Burgess married Mary Jane Bevis, daughter of William Bevis and Zillah Hames.¹ Thomas Burgess was born c 1828 at South Carolina.² He died on 4 Apr 1908.^3,4
     Thomas Burgess and Mary Jane Burgess appeared on the census of 20 Nov 1850 at Union County, South Carolina, as follows:
     1261/1261 Thomas Burgess, 22, labourer, b. S.C.
      Mary 18, b. S. C.
      Harrison, 2, b. S. C.
      Newton, 2/12, b. S. C.²
Thomas Burgess and Mary Jane Burgess appeared on the census of 10 Jul 1860 at Union County, South Carolina, as follows:
     772/691 Thomas Burgess, 33, farmer, b. S. C.
      Marry I., 28, b. S. C.
      Henry, 12, b, S. C.
      Richard, 16[10?], b. S. C.
      Harriet, 9, b. S. C.
      William, 7, b. S. C.
      Elendar, 4, b. S. C.
      Sarah, 1, b. S. C.⁵
Thomas Burgess and Mary Jane Burgess appeared on the census of 5 Aug 1870 at Unionville, Union Township, Union County, South Carolina, as follows:
     249/263 Burgess, Thomas, 43, farmer, b. S. C., cannot read, cannot write
      , Mary, 38, keeping house, b. S. C., cannot read, cannot write
      , Newton, 20, farm hand, b. S. C., cannot read, cannot write
      , Fletcher, 16, farm hand, b. S. C., cannot read, cannot write
      , Caroline, 13, at school, b. S. C., cannot read, cannot write
      , Larence, 11, female, at school, b. S. C.
      , Lize, 9, female, at home, b. S. C.
      , Mary T., 7, at home, b. S. C.
      , Elnora, 4, at home, b. S. C.
      , Ida, 2, at home, b. S. C.⁶
Thomas Burgess and Mary Jane Burgess appeared on the census of 15 Jun 1880 at Union Township, Union County, South Carolina, as follows:
     411/421 Burgess, Thomas L. Sr., 53, husband, farming, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , Mary Jane, 49, wife, keeping house, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , S. Elnora, 14, dau., at home, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , Ida J., 11, dau., at home, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , Charles A., 9, son, at home, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , George W., 5, grandson, at home, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.⁷
     On 28 July 1930, an application for a grave marker for Thomas "T. B." Burgess was made by James L. Burgess, Sr., of Jonesville, S. C. Thomas had served as a private in Co. F, SC Regiment, [added note: 15 SC Inf] Confederate States of America, and died 4 April 1908. The marker was for Gilead Cemetery, Jonesville, Union County, South Carolina. I am now beginning to believe this is for a different Thomas Burgess -- one who married Rachel Ward. They are listed 1900 census of Jonesville, S. C., with a family including a 31-year old son named Jimmie.³

     Thomas Leroy Burgess married Geraldine Bell.² Thomas Leroy Burgess was born on 30 Oct 1927 at South Carolina.^1,3 He was the son of Luther Victor Burgess and Nellie Mae Blackwell.¹ Thomas Leroy Burgess died on 25 Nov 2007 at age 80.³ He was buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.⁴
     His obituary states: "Thomas Leroy Burgess, 80, of Glendale, SC, died Sunday, November 25, 2007, at Beverly Living Center in Hendersonville, NC.
"Born October 30, 1927, in Glendale, he was the son of the late Luther Victor Burgess and Nellie Mae (Blackwell) Burgess and the husband of the late Geraldine (Bell) Burgess.
"He was a retired Spartanburg County Sheriff's Deputy, serving under three sheriffs (B. B. Brockman, Larry Smith, and Bill Coffey).
"He was also a retired brick mason, former volunteer fireman for the Glendale Fire Department, former head of security at the School for the Deaf and Blind and at Mettler-Toledo for American Security, life member of Glendale Masonic Lodge #271, Past patron of the Glendale OES #175, and of the Pentecostal faith.
"He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Douglas L. Howard in the Pacific Theatre, Naval Reserve.
"Survivors include three daughters, Gayle Taylor-Decker and her husband Rick of Glendale, Kathryn Coates and her husband Terry of Spartanburg, and Lisa Martin and her husband Eddie of Conway; a sister, Margaret Worley of Boiling Springs; a brother, James H. Burgess of Glendale; a special friend, Annette Erwin of Pacolet; eight grandchildren; and twenty-one great-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.
"Visitation was 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, 2007, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel.
"Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel conducted by the Rev. Richard Worley. Burial with Masonic rites was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
"Pallbearers were Tracy Taylor, Jeremy Taylor, Scott Tessnear, Keith Tessnear, Galen Mabry, and James Lazurick.
"Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel
"Published: Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Spartanburg Herald Journal


"Leroy was a World War II Navy Veteran having served aboard the USS Herbert C. Jones and USS Douglas L. Howard in the Pacific Theatre. He was also a member of the Naval Reserve. He was a member of the Glendale Volunteer Fire Department.
"He was with the Spartanburg County Police Department for a total of 18 years, having served under Sheriffs B.B. Brockman, Larry Smith, and Bill Coffey. After leaving the police department, he became head of security at the School for the Deaf and Blind and at Metler-Toledo for American Security.⁵

     Victoria Burgess was born in Jan 1870.² She married James Brown on 20 Jun 1886 at Buncombe County, North Carolina.^1,3
     Victoria appeared with her husband James Brown on the census enumeration of 30 Jun 1900 at Leister Township Precinct 2, Buncombe, North Carolina, as follows:
      , Victoria, wife, b. Jan 1870, 30, mar. 12 yrs, 7 children, 5 living, b. North Carolina, parents b. North Carolina, can read and write.²

     William Thomas Burgess was born in Feb 1871.² He was the son of Henry Harrison Burgess.¹ William Thomas Burgess married Ruth Missouri Holder, daughter of James Berryman Holder Sr. and Nancy Ann Bates, c 1891.²
William Thomas Burgess died on 18 Mar 1951 at General Hospital, Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, at age 80.³ He was buried at Lebanon Cemetery, Spartanburg County, South Carolina.⁴
     William Thomas Burgess and Ruth Missouri Burgess appeared on the census of 11 Jun 1900 at Pacolet Township, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, as follows:
     136/142 Burgess, Thomas, head, b. Feb 1871, 29, marr. 9 years, b. S. C., parents b. S. C., farmer
      , Ruth, wife, b. Jan 1875, 25, marr. 9 years, 3 children, 3 living, b. S. C., parents b. S. C., farm laborer
      , Henry, son, b. July 1892, 7, b. S. C., parents b. S. C., at school
      , Myrtle, dau., b. Oct. 1895, 4, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.
      , Luther, son, b. Mar. 1900, 2/12, b. S. C., parents b. S. C.²
     His obituary states:
     "William Burgess
"Funeral services for William T. Burgess, 82, of Glendale, who died Sunday at General Hospital will be conducted today at 3:30 p.m. at Glendale Methodist Church.
"The Revs. W. R. Carter, Lawrence Coggins and T. L. Hottel will officiate. Burial will be in the Lebanon Cemetery.
"Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. V. E. Warren and a son L. V. Burgess, both of Glendale; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
"Pallbearers will be: Howard Millwood, T. J. Burnett, W. R. Holt, O. B. Baker, Ralph McGraw and Ralph Gosnell.
"Honorary pallbeares include: Dr. R. D. Hill, Joe and Hilliard Fowler, Guy Brown, Luther Mitchell, Roy Hunter, Pierce Gault, Joe Cudd, W. T. Rothrock, Ed Padgett, John Lemaster, Walter Gregory and Tom Jett.
"The body is at the M. W. Bobo Funeral Chapel but will be taken to the church at 1 p.m."⁵

     Sarah Frances Burket married George Louis Faxon, son of John Wilde Faxon and Asenath Hamant Olds.¹

     David Burnham was born on 26 Jan 1802.¹ He married Betsey Olds, daughter of Phinehas Olds and Deliverance Kidder, on 8 Apr 1823.¹ David Burnham died on 7 May 1875 at age 73.¹
     David Burnham appeared on the census of 5 Nov 1850 at Williamstown, Orange County, Vermont, as follows:

     "David Burnham (January 26, 1802 - ?) of Williamstown, Vermont, married (April 8, 1823) Betsy Olds (May 16, 1803 - October 6, 1862). Their children were Elisha K. (January 25, 1824 - ?), Lora (December 26, 1825 - ?), Martin (February 21, 1828 - ?), Marcus (March 11, 1830 - ?), Emma (March 24, 1832 - ?), Luther (April 14, 1834 - ?), Rosette (October 28, 1836 - ?), Martha (December 27, 1840 - ?), and Henry P. (December 11, 1843 - October 19, 1864). After his first wife's death, David married Hannah Porter, January 27, 1867.
Martin Burnham went west in 1849; he married Martha Martin in 1853. The Vermont Historical Society Library has his typescript autobiography (MS B B935) which he wrote from Illinois in 1911.
Martha Burnham married Winslow (family name ?) according to the letters in the collection, following Henry Burnham's death.
For genealogical information see Roderick H. Burnham's The Burnham Family, or genealogical records of the descendants of the four emigrants of the name who were among the early settlers in America, Hartford, 1869 (VHS call number *929.2 B935b)."³

     Elisha K. Burnham was born on 25 Jan 1824.¹ He was the son of David Burnham and Betsey Olds.¹ Elisha K. Burnham married (2) Lucinda Flint on 13 Apr 1851.¹ Elisha K. Burnham married (2) Sally R. Flint on 15 Mar 1855.¹

     Emma Burnham was born on 24 Mar 1832.¹ She was the daughter of David Burnham and Betsey Olds.¹ Emma Burnham died on 1 Oct 1902 at age 70.¹

     Henry B. Burnham was born on 11 Dec 1843.¹ He was the son of David Burnham and Betsey Olds.¹ Henry B. Burnham died on 19 Oct 1864 at age 20.¹
     "The collection consists of photocopies of letters mostly written by Henry P. Burnham of Williamstown, Vermont, to his parents and sisters while he served in the Civil War. The letters trace his army life, from the time of his enlistment in August 1862, until he was killed at the Battle of Cedar Creek on October 19, 1864.
Henry Burnham enlisted August 5, 1862, as a private in the 10th Vermont Regiment, Co. G. During 1863 and 1864 he saw action in Virginia when his Regiment was involved in the Wilderness Campaign and the Battles of Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Winchester, among others.
The collection also includes materials concerning Henry Burnham's death (Folder 6), including letters to David Burnham from his daughter, Martha, and son-in-law, Winslow, as well as official letters from Sargeant Thomas H. White in Co. G. with the particulars of Henry's death; a letter to Martha Burnham and her husband from her sister Emma; and a death notice from Walton's Daily Journal, September 15, 1864."²

     Lora Burnham was born on 26 Dec 1825.¹ She was the daughter of David Burnham and Betsey Olds.¹ Lora Burnham married Denison Kinsman on 21 Mar 1867.¹ Lora Burnham died on 18 Aug 1907 at age 81.¹