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J. C. Yarber's association with the recovery of the body of Jeremiah Burris
Burris Family of Newcomerstown
Veteran’s History Project
by Mitch Wise
mitchlwise@tusco.net
The following is a family history study of the Jeremiah Burris family of Newcomerstown, Ohio. The purpose behind this study was to create a historical newspaper article for the Newcomerstown News for the Veteran’s Day issue in November 2005. I am not personally related to this family. Italicized words are my own to help clarify the information provided.
AFTER 38 YEARS
The Remains of Jeremiah Burris are Brought Home and Interred
NEWCOMERSTOWN NEWS
NEWCOMERSTOWN, OHIO
JANUARY 24, 1900
About 38 years ago a chapter of local history was begun which was just finished yesterday. The chapter began with the opening of the civil war and closed with the closing of the grave in the Newcomerstown cemetery over the remains of Comrade Jeremiah Burris of Co. B, 80th O.V. I. (Ohio Volunteer Infantry)
In October, 1861, John A. Burris of this city (Newcomerstown), and his father, Jeremiah Burris, enlisted in Co. B., 80th O.V.I. On the 28th day of August, 1862, while encamped at Camp Sullivan, near Jacinto, Miss. The elder Burris died of disease actually falling from his feet and aspiring. This camp was considerable distance from the railroad and as it was only a few days previous to the battle of Corinth it was necessary to bury the remains in camp.
The body was therefore taken in the woods, just in front of the camp, and the son and friends performed the last rites over it and gave it burial there. The son at the time procured a large wine bottle and writing an inscription on a piece of paper, inserted it in the bottle and buried the same at the head of the grave as a means of identification at some future date.
Last October, Mr. Burris, accompanied by his brother, Lee, of Columbus, went to Missippi (Mississippi) and endeavored to locate the grave. They found the camp almost obliterated with trees of many years growth covering it. The spot was located however, and they spent several days searching for the grave. They were unsuccessful at the time, and after digging over a large area they left and returned home. Near the place they were digging resided an old soldier by the name of J. C. Yarber, and he promised to continue the hunt for the remains, and the gentlemen left their addresses.
This man’s efforts were rewarded and last week word was received that he had discovered the grave and that it was within forty yards of where they first began digging.
The remains were shipped to columbus by express were brought to this city Saturday night, accompanied by Lee T. Burris and wife, L. F. Shull, wife and son of Columbus, and G. W. Burris, another son of Gahanna, O. Tuesday afternoon the remains were reinterred in the Newcomerstown cemetery, and now rest by the side of those of his wife (Margaret Pope).
ANOTHER VETERAN CALLED BY DEATH
NEWCOMERSTOWN NEWS
NEWCOMERSTOWN, OHIO
FEBRUARY 1, 1922
The death of John A. Burris which occurred at his home in Newcomerstown, Tuesday evening, January 24th, marks the passing of an horored veteran of the Civil War, a man of sterling qualities and a citizen whose activities in civic matters earned him a wide and favorable acquaintance throughout this section.
He was a Republican in politics and stood high in councils of his party, having had the opportunity at different times during his life of serving the public in various capacities, among which were County Commissioner, Mayor and Postmaster of Newcomerstown.
He had been a member of the Methodist Prostestant church and S. M. Neighbor Post G.A.R. for years, and was a charter member of the Odd Fellows order. For many years he succeeded himself from year to year as superintendent of the M. P. Sunday-school, and filled many official positions in all three societies.
John Andrew Burris was a native of Coshocton county, Ohio and was born Aug. 12, 1846. He was the son of Jeremiah and Margaret (Pope) Burris. Mr. Burris enlisted in Co. B, 18th O.V.I. (discrepancy – should be 80th O.V.I.) Oct. 4, 1861, and was discharged in August, 1865.
On October 4. 1871, he was married to Josephine Gardner of this city. To this union, were born four children, two of whom are living, Mrs. Lena B. Yingling and Miss Anne J. Burris, both of Columbus, Ohio. The deceased children are Charles and A. Burris, both of whom died in infancy.
October 11, 1900 he was united in marriage with Kathryn Louise Rabe of Lancaster, O. Two children were born as a result of this union, Mary Kathryn of the home and John Jr. of Columbus.
Besides the wife and the four children who survive, he leaves two sisters and two brothers – Mrs. L. F. Shull and Mr. I. V. Burris of Lutz, Fla., Mrs. W. W. Norris and Mr. L. T. Burris of Westerville, O.
Funeral services were held from the late home on East Canal st. Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. l C. Momberg assisted by Rev. M. L. Oliver.
DEATH OF A NOBLE WOMAN
Mrs. Emeline Fleming Answers the Divine Summons
NEWCOMERSTOWN NEWS
NEWCOMERSTOWN, OHIO
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1902
It was the supreme desire, yea even the most earnest prayer of Mrs. Emeline Fleming, wife of Mr. Mathew Fleming of Newark, O., that when she departed this life she might pass away in a peaceful, restful sleep, and her request was granted.
Sunday morning her husband awoke and spoke to her, but there was no reply. He caught her by the arm, and spoke in a louder tone, but still no answer came. Then it flashed upon his mind that probably she was dead, and it was only too true. Her body being warm, it was first thought to be a case of suspended animation; but the impression proved to be false, as all restorative means were futile.
Mrs. Fleming’s spirit had taken its flight. God had kissed her soul away, and it was borne on angel wings to His eternal mansions on high.
Soon afterward the sad intelligence of her demise reached this place by telephone, and word passed from lip to lip that Mrs. Fleming, sister of ex-Mayor Burris, had died Saturday night from heart disease, and that the body would be brought to this place for interment. Having formerly been a member of the Presbyterian church of Newcomerstown, the funeral obsequies attending her burial were held here in the church, conducted by Rev. Patterson of Columbus, assisted by Rev. B. M. Swan and c. e. Sheppard of this place. Five brothers and one brother-in-law of the deceased acted as pall-bearers, whose names appear in this connection.
Mrs. Fleming leaves a husband, two sons and one daughter. Harry Fleming resides at this place, Will Fleming at Columbus, and Mrs. B. L. Bowman at Pittsburg. She also leaves five brothers and two sisters, whose names are – G. W. Burris of Westerville, O., L. T. Burris of Columbus, I. V. Burris of Sandusky, S. P. Burris of Columbus, and J. A. Burris of Newcomerstown, Mrs. L. F. Shull of Columbus, and Mrs. W. W. Norris of this place; all of whom, together with their families, except the family of I. V. Burris, attended the funeral. Vernon and Bernice Norris of Columbus were present; also Mrs. Gamble, Miss Falls, and Mr. Lanning were here from Newark.
Mrs. Fleming was the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Jeremiah Burris, and was about 60 years old, having been born in Coshocton county, where her parents resided on a farm. Her father died in Mississippi during the civil war and was brought home for burial. Her mother died some years ago, and her funeral sermon was preached by Rev. S. A. Corl.
Many of our citizens were acquainted with Mrs. Fleming during her residence in this place, and think of her as a kind-hearted neighbor, a true friend and a noble Christian woman. She was always positive in her religious belief, and trusted in God as a little child does a parent. She seemed to realize an intimacy with her Maker that is not common to the bulk of Christians, and her countenance beamed with the light that shone within. To make others happy and comfortable was her constant endeavor. “Blessed are they who die in the Lord.”
DIES AT COLUMBUS
NEWCOMERSTOWN NEWS
NEWCOMERSTOWN, OHIO
JUNE 21, 1922
Mrs. Mary E. Burris, widow of George W. Burris, formerly of this city, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Estella Ferris, 143 N. Wheatland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio on June 11, 1922. She was a sister of Mrs. Charles Laughead of this city and was born in this vicinity May 19, 1846, thereby being in her seventy-sixth year.
UNION OHIO VOLUNTEERS
80th Regiment, Ohio Infantry
http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/soldiers.htm
Organized at Canal Dover, Onio, October, 1861, to January, 1862. Left State for Paducah, Ky., February 10, 1862. Attached to District of Paducah, Ky., to April, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Army of the Mississippi, to November, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 7th Division, Left Wing 13th Army Corps (Old), Dept. of the Tennessee, to December, 1862. 2nd Brigade, 7th Division, 16th Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee, to January, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 7th Division, 17th Army Corps, to September, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division, 17th Army Corps, to December, 1863. 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, 15th Army Corps, to April, 1865. 1st Brigade, 2nd Division, 15th Army Corps, to July, 1865. Dept. of Arkansas to August, 1865.
SERVICE.-Duty at Paducah, Ky., February to April, 1862. Moved to Hamburg Landing, Tenn., April 20. Advance on and siege of Corinth, Miss., April 29-May 30. Pursuit to Booneville May 31-June 12. Expedition to Ripley June 22-28, and duty at Ripley till September. Battle of Iuka, Miss., September 16. Battle of Corinth, Miss., October 3-4. Pursuit to Hatchie River October 5-12. Grant's Central Mississippi Campaign, operations on the Mississippi Central Railroad, November 2, 1862, to January 4, 1863. Reconnoissance from LaGrange November 8-9, 1862. Reconnoissance from Davis Mills to Coldwater November 12-13. Guard trains to Memphis, Tenn., January 4-8, 1863. Duty at Forest Hill till February 16, and at Memphis till March 1. Moved to Helena, Ark., March 1. Yazoo Pass Expedition and operations against Fort Pemberton and Greenwood March 10-April 5. Moved to Milliken's Bend, La., April 13. Movement on Bruinsburg and turning Grand Gulf April 25-30. Battle of Port Gibson, Miss., May 1 (Reserve). Battles of Raymond May 12; Jackson May 14; Champion's Hill May 16. Escort prisoners to Memphis, Tenn., May 17-June 4. Siege of Vicksburg June 6-July 4. Moved to Helena, Ark., August 20, thence to Memphis, Tenn., September 20. March to Chattanooga, Tenn., October 10-November 22. Operations on the Memphis & Charleston Railroad in Alabama October 20-29. Chattanooga-Ringgold Campaign November 23-27. Tunnel Hill November 24-25. Mission Ridge November 25. Pursuit to Graysville November 26-27. Guard duty on the Memphis & Charleston Railroad till June 6, 1864. Duty at Allatoona June 7-25, and at Resaca till November 10. Repulse of attack on Resaca October 12-13. March to the sea November 15-December 10. Siege of Savannah December 10-21. Campaign of the Carolinas January to April, 1865. Fishburn's Plantation, near Lane's Bridge, Salkehatchie River, S. C., February 6. South Edisto River February 9. North Edisto River February 12-13. Columbia February 16-17. Cox's Bridge, N. C., March 19-20. Battle of Bentonville March 20-21. Occupation of Goldsboro March 24. Advance on Raleigh April 10-14. Occupation of Raleigh April 10. Bennett's House April 26. Surrender of Johnston and his army. March to Washington, D. C., via Richmond, Va., April 29-May 20. Grand Review May 24. Moved to Louisville, Ky., June, thence to Little Rock, Ark., and duty there till August. Mustered out August 15, 1865.
Regiment lost during service 4 Officers and 48 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 2 Officers and 170 Enlisted men by disease. Total 224.
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