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

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Record #723 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

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Name of Deceased Burris, Joseph
Place of Death Wicomico
Town of Death Fruitland
Sex M
Race a.a.
Married, Widowed, or Single Married
Date of Birth 1856
Age (year, month, days) about 56
Occupation or Employer Farmer
Birthplace Maryland
Father's Name Milton Burris
Father's Birthplace Maryland
Mother's Name Sharlot Bailey
Mother's Birthplace Maryland
Informant (Relationship and Address) James Brewington, Fruitland
Date of Death 2/27/1912
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor Alcoholism (Harmsplagia) & paralysis, 2 days
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long Alcoholic ginger, 1 day
Physician and Address J.W. Roberts, M.D., Salisbury, Md
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address Fruitland 2/29/1912 J.F. Stewart undertakter, Salisbury, Md
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence
Other Notes

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