 West Hill Cemetery Sherman, Texas  Burrill P. Smith 25 October 1823 (Wilson Co., TN) - 14 August 1859 (Grayson Co., TX) Clarksville Standard September 3, 1859 Burrell P. Smith died of a hemorrhage of the lungs on the 14th day of August 1859 at his residence in the town of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas. His death was sudden and unexpected to his relations and friends. He leaves a bereaved mother, wife and children. He was born October 25, 1823 in Wilson Co., Tennessee. He studied the profession of law in Murfreesboro, in said State, was admitted to the bar, and in 1845, he emigrated to Texas and located in the town of Clarksville, Red River county, and commenced the practice of law. In 1845, when a call was made for volunteers to aid in the struggle with Mexico, he raised a company and was elected its Captian, and with it, marched to the Rio Grande, participated in many of the stirring and warlike scenes along the line of the enemies' country. In 1849 he was elected by the voters of Red River County to represent them in the lower branch of the State Legislature. He served his time out and was a working, energetic and faithful member. In 1851 he removed with his family to this place, and for many years actively and successfully devoted his time and talents to the practice of law. In 1858 Burrell Perry Smith was the first Mayor of Sherman, Texas.  Burrell P. Smith 1852 - 1918 West Hill Cemetery Elaine Nall Bay ©2019 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |