Robert Duncan & Mae L. Burrows

Submitted by: Leila Evett

Robert Duncan Burrows was born to Robert D. Burrows and Maud Boren 6 December 1883 in McLennon County, Texas. When his mother died, her brother Tom Boren went by horseback to get her baby. Robert was reared to manhood by his uncle who imparted his own high standard of conduct.

Robert Duncan Burrows married Mae L. Smith, born 18 April 18875 in Coleman, Coleman County, Texas, the daughter of Bird Smith and Simmie Louise Tully. To this were born three sons, Oran, Doyle and Robert D., Jr., Mae Burrows was a very devout Christian who gave freely of herself to her church and her family.

The family farmed and raised livestock with Mae raising turkeys. They prospered and were highly successful.

Robert died 17 January 1967 at Elk City (Beckham County) Oklahoma. Mae's death followed 3 October 1969.

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