Another Pioneer Gone William Burnet Passed Away Sunday Morning
Came Here in
1867
Deceased had been ailing all winter but was well as usual until three weeks ago last Monday when he suffered a severe fall which hastened his death. On leaving the home of his son, William Burnet, on the afternoon of the 13th, he caught his heal between two the narrow strips of board on the step and fell forward, being thrown several feet into the vacant lot on the right and striking his head. He was able to walk home with the assistance of his son, when a physician was called who attended to his injuries.
He seemed to realize then that his days were numbered. From that time on he gradually grew worse and was unconscious most of the time until the end.
Deceased was born Aug. 8, 1834, in Ticonderoga, New York, was married May 9, 1861, in Ottawa, Ontario, to Miss Martha Drusilla Waggoner, and in July 1867 came to this city. At the time of his marriage he held a responsible position as salesman for Barnes & Whitney of Ogdensburg, N.Y., but two years later he was in a railroad accident and received injuries from which he lost his hearing.
After being employed here for several years with the mill companies he went to Peshtigo in 1880 and took charge of a boarding house there for 18 years, after which he returned here where he remained up to the time of his death.
Deceased is survived by his wife, one son William H., of this city, and three daughters, Mrs. Tillie Ramsey, Green Bay, Mrs. R. N. Hawkes, Oconto, and Mrs. C.P. Clark, of Chicago. Also a brother and sister, John G. Burnet and Mrs. Joel Wicker, both of New York city.
The funeral was held at 2:00 this afternoon from St. Mark’s church, Rev. L. D. Hopkins officiating, with internment in Evergreen Cemetery. Those present from out of city who attended the funeral were: W. H. Waggoner and Mrs. Charles Tilton, Green Bay, R. N. Waggoner, Shawano, Mrs. Alex Urquhart, Marinette, and Rev. J. T. Fish, Peshtigo