Burton A. Elliott

1883 - 1971  (87 years)

• Name	Burton A. Elliott  [1]
  Birth	8 May 1883	Tuscola County, Michigan   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Death	5 May 1971	Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan   [1]
  Burial	7 May 1971	Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan
  Notes	Cass City Chronicle Friday, October 15, 1943 Patrons of Rural Route 3 Honor Burt A. Elliott Farmers and Families Give Party Friday at Novesta Church of Christ A surprise was planned by patrons on Rural Route No. 3, Cass City, to honor Burt A. Elliott, who has been retired as rural letter carrier after 30 years of service. The party was held at the Church of Christ in Novesta Township on Friday evening, just eight days after Mr. Elliott made his last official delivery of mail on Route 3. The impromtu program was held in the church auditorium. Lowell Slicker, Sr., presided as chairman. Jason Kitchin and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kelley respresenting Mr. Elliott's "mail customers" expressed their appreciation for the retiring carrier's service over a long period of years. Albert Quick presented Mr.s Elliott with a testimonial document signed by patrons of the route which read "We the patrons of Rural Route No. 3 of the Cass City Post Office take this means of expressing our appreciation for the faithful and efficient services of Burt A. Elliott, rural letter carrier, for a long period of years. We have always foudn him congenial and courteous and the last work in rendering accomodation to patrons. We wich him every happiness and prosperity which he so richly deserves." Mr. Elliott expressed his appreciation for hte many kindnesses extended to him by patrons during his 23 years as carrier on the route. Previous to serving on the Cass City route, he was for seven years rural letter carrier out of the Kingston office..... Cass City Chronicle Thursday, May 13, 1971 Burton A. Elliott, a lifelong resident of this community, died at the Tuscola County Medical Facility, Wednesday, May 5. Mr. Elliott was born in Cass City, May 8, 1883, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Elliott. He married Miss Bertha Buehrly in November of 1908 in Cass City, where they made their home following their marriage. Mrs. Elliott died March 10, 1953. Mr. Elliott was a mail carrier seven years in Kingston and 23 years in Cass City. He was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church for over 65 years and was a life member of Tyler Lodge F&AM No. 317 of Cass City and a member of the National Rural Letter Carrier Association. He is survived by two sons, Francis Elliott of Cass City and Leon Elliott of Ubly, and one grandson. He was buried Friday, May 7, in Elkland Cemetery. Services were held at the Salem United Methodist Church with Rev. Ira Wood officiating. (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Summer 2007) (Research):Census Information: 1930 Census Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland twp, Cass City Village Enumerated April 12, 1930 by Helen G. Schwaderer ED 79-11 SD 11 Sheet 5A Stamped 188 East Main Street 115-121 Elliott, Burton A Hd O $1800 M W 46 M26 Mich NY Mich Mail C arrier U.S. Postal Elliott, Bertha C Wife F W M23 Mich Germany Germany Elliott, Francis W Son M W 18 S Mich Mich Mich Elliott, Leonard D SOn M W 12 S Mich Mich Mich
  Person ID	I5874	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	30 May 2016

  
  

  Father	David H. Elliott,   b. 18 Jul 1856, Brockport, Monroe County, New York d. 22 Jun 1933, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (Age 76 years)
  Mother	Matilda Krapf,   b. 17 Mar 1863, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan d. 26 Sep 1945, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (Age 82 years)
  Headstones		Elliott, David and Matilda (Krapf)
  Family ID	F3050	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Bertha Catherine Buehrly,   b. 7 Mar 1886, Elkland Township, Tuscola County, Michigan d. 10 Mar 1953, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan (Age 67 years)
  Marriage	25 Nov 1908	Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan   [1, 2, 3]
  	Cass City Chronicle December 4, 1908 Married Thanksgiving Day Burton A. Elliott and Miss Bertha Buehrly at Bride's Home. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Buehrly, in Elkland township, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Bertha Kathryn, to Burton A. Elliott, on Thanksgiving day. At high noon, the couple unattended took their place under an arch of evergreen and Rev. J. A. Schweitzer, pastor of the Evangelical church, pronounced the ceremony which united the two hearts for the remainder of life's journey. The bride was attired in a pretty gown of white and carried a bouquet of carnations. The wedding was a quiet one witnessed only by the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. After the ceremony congratulations were extended; after which a bounteous and delicious dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott are well and favorably known in this vicinity and the Chronicle joins with their many friends in extending congratulations. They are now at-home on the groom's farm three miles southeast of town. (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, May 2016) Cass City Chronicle November 29, 1912 Mr. and Mrs. Burt Elliott will celebrate their fourth wedding anniversay on Thanksgiving day and have invited a number of gurests to eat turkey with them. Among the guests are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buerk, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Buehrly and family, Mr. and Mrs. S.C. Striffler and Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Schweitzer. (Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, Spring 2007)
  Children	1. Francis Wilber Elliott,   b. 31 Jul 1911, Novesta Township, Tuscola County, Michigan d. 11 Dec 1988, Saginaw County, Michigan (Age 77 years)   2. David Leonard "Len" Elliott,   b. 13 May 1916, Kingston, Tuscola County, Michigan d. 1 Dec 1978, Bad Axe, Huron County, Michigan (Age 62 years)
  Family ID	F3049	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	30 May 2016

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 8 May 1883 - Tuscola County, Michigan Marriage - 25 Nov 1908 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Death - 5 May 1971 - Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan Burial - 7 May 1971 - Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S492] Peck, Edward Arthur THE TEN BENKELMANS WHO EMIGRATED TO AMERICA Ca. 1850s AND CERTAIN OF THEIR DESCENDANTS, 1982. [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, November 29, 1912 (Reliability: 3). [S653] Cass City Chronicle, P.O. Box 115, Cass City, Michigan 48726, Published continously since 1899, archived from 1899 through 2005 at http://newspapers.rawson.lib.mi.us/chronicle/, Friday, March 13, 1953 (Reliability: 3).