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Charles Meade Burr

Birth	:	22 Aug 1888 Auburn, King County, Washington, USA
Death	:	26 Feb 1922 Eastsound, San Juan County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.2046210, -122.2647210
Inscription	:	WASHINGTON SHIP'S COOK 1 CL U.S. N.R.F.
Description	:	ISLAND RESIDENT IS BURNED TO DEATH IN HOME Fire of Unknown Origin at Orcas Island Kills Charles Meade Burr -Wife and Child Away Charles Meade Burr, age 34, was burned to death in a house fire at East Sound, Orcas Island, early yesterday morning. Word of the tragedy reached Bellingham this morning. Mrs. Burr and their year-old son left three days ago for Seattle to visit relatives. Origin of the fire is unknown. Burr lived in the summer home of Dr. Judd and the first that was known of the conflagration was when neighbors saw flames leaping from the roof of the house.... Read More	ISLAND RESIDENT IS BURNED TO DEATH IN HOME Fire of Unknown Origin at Orcas Island Kills Charles Meade Burr -Wife and Child Away Charles Meade Burr, age 34, was burned to death in a house fire at East Sound, Orcas Island, early yesterday morning. Word of the tragedy reached Bellingham this morning. Mrs. Burr and their year-old son left three days ago for Seattle to visit relatives. Origin of the fire is unknown. Burr lived in the summer home of Dr. Judd and the first that was known of the conflagration was when neighbors saw flames leaping from the roof of the house. Before they could reach the premises the building was burned to the ground and only the charred remains of Burr could be found. J. W. Whitfield, local undertaker, was engaged this morning to prepare the remains for shipment to Sumner, Wash., where funeral services will be held. It is understood that Mrs. Burr will meet the body in Seattle and accompany it to Sumner. Burr was evidently suffocated in his bed, say Islanders, as that is where the body was found. The fire started sometime between midnight and 4 o'clock in the morning. The Bellingham Herald, Feb. 27, 1922 PUYALLUP MAN BURNS TO DEATH ON ORCAS ISLAND PUYALLUP, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1922 - Charles M. Burr, aged 34 years,son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Burr, pioneer residents of the valley, burned to death early Sunday morning in a fire which consumed the Sumner Hotel at East Sound, Orcas Island. Mr. Burr was the caretaker of the place, having moved there with his family last September. Mrs. Burr and their little son were in Seattle visiting relatives at the time and Mr. Burr was alone in the hotel. A bundle of clothes were found out doors near the window and it is supposed that Mr. Burr had thrown these out doors and returned for more but was suffocated by the smoke and flames. Mr. Burr was born in Auburn, August 22, 1888. He was a war veteran and served three years in the commissary department of the Navy and was for eighteen months stationed at a radio station in Alaska. The Seattle Daily Times, Tuesday Evening, February 28, 1922

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Charles Meade Burr's memorial is located at: Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Pierce County, USA.
When did Charles Meade Burr death?
Charles Meade Burr death on 26 Feb 1922 in Eastsound, San Juan County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 47.2046210
Longitude: -122.2647210

Family Members:

Parent

Lynas J. Burr

(1848 - 1922)

Mary Mahitable Garland Burr

(1854 - 1931)

Spouse

Helen P. Fell Burr Varo

(1902 - 1984)

Children

Charles Garland Burr

(1921 - 1972)

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