Evening star., 1912-01-22

FRANK BURROWS.
Former Policeman Frank Burrows,
who was retired in July OF last year
after service Of more than forty-two
years. died at his home. 2720 N street.
this morning. about Sis o'clock. His
wife and several sons and daughters
survive him.
The deceased was a native Of Mont
gomery county, Nd. where he was
born July 13. 1912. He was appointed
member Of the force May 6. 1869. and
served until last July, when he was re-
tired.
Served in Union Army.
Frank Burrows served as one Of the
capitals defenders in the three-month
service. During the forty-three years
he had been connected with the police
force he performed most Of his duty in
Georgetown. He had been a precinct
detective number Of years. Later
he was given a detail at the Emer-
gency Hospital.
Many prizes were won by him for
superiority in skating contests. He was
once regarded as the best skater in the
District. He was also an enthusiastic
fisherman and was given credit for
knowing more places where fishing is
good than any other angler in the Dis
trict.
Suffered Severe Illness.
His appearance at police headquar-
ters the 18th of last July followed a
most remarkable convalescence from
what appeared to have been fatal ILL
ness. Members Of his family had been
told to prepare for the end, but the pa
tient rallied and surprised his family by
leaving his bed and going away from
the house. Recently he heard how the
skaters were enjoying themselves on
longing to get on the ice once more.
The funeral services will be held
Thursday, with interment in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Native of Maryland.
Frank Burrows, who was sixty-nine
years of age July 13 of last year, was
native Of Montgomery county. Md, and
had been connected with the police de-
partment since May 9. 1869. Most OF
his police duty was performed in George
town. where for many years he served
in the capacity of precinct detective.
During recent years he had filled de-
tail at the Emergency Hospital, perform
ing twelve hours duty daily.
In addition to having been many times
commended for his police duty, he was
the recipient or many hOnOrS fOr fanCy
skating. having earned the reputation of
leading the District skaters. He was also
well known in angling circles. During
his younger days he fished every hole
and tributary Of the upper Potomac, and
was famous as black bass fisherman.
Declined to Retire.
He could have been retired from the
police force several years ago, but he
often expressed a desire to be permitted
to die "in harness." and because Of his
former meritorious service Maj. Sylves-
ter willingly granted his request His
wife, who was Miss Margaret A. Cook
before her marriage, and seven children
survive him.
His children are Samuel c. Burrows
member of the police force: Mrs. George
Leizear, Henry Burrows, Charles C.. Bur-
rows, Mrs. A. l.. Reinberg, Andrew III.
Burrows. Mrs. Barr, wife of DR.. W. C.
Barr. and Forrest J. Burrows. Four
other children, two sons and two daugh-
ters died.
April Is. 1861, Frank Burrows, then
nineteen years of age, responded to Presi-
dent Lincoln's call for volunteers and was
mustered into the United States service
as private in Capt. James Goddard's
company Of volunteer infantrymen. He
went as member of Company B, LIST
Battalion, list Regiment, Of which Col.
James A. TAFT was regiment commander.
and Maj. J. McHenry Hollingsworth was
battalion commander.
Among the First Defenders.