The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1890-09-04
Death Of. Gen. W. q. Burt


It's with much regret We announce
Ia this Issue the death of w G Burt,
Adiutant. General Of the State of
Louisiana, which sad event occurred
in this place, at the. residence of
Sheriff A. r, Thompson at night of
the 18th August, from malarial fever
after an illness of one week. He |
Was well and favorably knownin Bos-
sier parish, and was highly esteemed
by ell for his honest integrity and
manly frankness, az well as his con-
genial and gentlemanly manners, and
socially and officially he will be very
greatly missed. Like all truly brave
and noble men, he was extremely
modest and unassuming- His death
Is a sad blow to his grief stricken
family and his many friends, and
great loss to his adopted State, of
which be was an honored and worthy
son. We extend to his much be-
reaEed family our profound sympa-
thy and coincidence in this their hour
OF deep affections.
Sen, Burt was a widower, having
lost his estimable wife in 1s80-ten
years ago. She was buried at this
place and be was put to rest by her
side. His loss is an irreparable one
TO his Eve children, whom he has left
TO tight the battle of life without his
directing hand. He leaves three
girls and two boys, the Oldest Of
whom is girl under the age of ma
iority. The Generals greatest desire
was to give his children good educa
lions, but he was snatched away by
the rude hand of death before he
could accomplish this laudable pur-
pose.
Gen. Burt was born In EdgeGeld
District, South Carolina, Feb. IS,
1642, and was descended from one of
the Oldest families in that State
Upou the outbreak of hostilities he
entered the Confederate army at the
age of Is in Capt. Buffers Company,
9Th South Carolina Regiment, as End
Sergeant. At the reorganization of
the army in 1852 he was made End
lieutenant in 22d Regiment of South
Carolina Volunteers. He was brave,
prompt, fearless soldier, and ever
ready IN any emergency. At the
battle Of The Crater, at Petersburg,
Na-,. he was promoted on the field for
gallantry. Then when the soldiers
were panic-striCken. by his prompt
ness and bravery, he was the first TO
rally the Confederates and save the
army from disaster.
Cob BOrt's promotion in the army
was truly remarkable for one of his
age. He was commissioned as Lieu
tentant- Colonel "fer distinguished
valor and skill" before he was 81
years old.
Col. Burt became citizen of this
parish by settling in ward in 1866
which was his homo until his death.
He was farmer by occupation, and
few years ago was elected President
Of Bessier Parish Agricultural Socie-
y. IN 1879 he was elected Parish
Treasurer, and at the time OF his ap-
pointment as Adiutant General was
President Of the School Board of this
parish. He was a faithful, compe.
tent and honest official, an incorrupt.
ible man. and true Democrat, who
shiEked no responsibility. but cheer
fully did his whole duty to his party
and 10 his parish and State.
In connection with General Burt's
death the heads Of departments of
che State issued the following proola-
nation Friday morning:
1T becomes our painful duty To
announce officially the death of w.
G. Burt. State Adjutant.Gene of
Louisiana. which sad event took place
last night at II o'clock at Bellevue,
N the parish of Bossier. The de-
ceased has served his country with
honor and distinction and was devot-
cd 70 It's interests. The State House
VIII be closed to-day and the flag dis
played Of hall mast on the CAPITOL
building"