Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #241 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

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Certificate Number
Name of Deceased Burris, James J.
Place of Death Wicomico
Town of Death Near Fruitland
Sex M
Race Black
Married, Widowed, or Single W
Date of Birth
Age (year, month, days) 71 yrs
Occupation or Employer Farmer
Birthplace Wicomico Co. Md.
Father's Name Isaac Burris
Father's Birthplace Maryland
Mother's Name Tamer Pollitt
Mother's Birthplace Maryland
Informant (Relationship and Address) Eben Stanford, none
Date of Death 12/14/1910
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor General debility, several months
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long Cardiac Failure
Physician and Address Dr C R Truitt, Salisbury, Md
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence -
Other Notes spouse: Emily Burris

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