Burrows, Allen
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Burrows, Allen
| Celia Davis (View posts) | Posted: 5 Sep 2000 12:00PM GMT |
Classification: Biography
Surnames: Burrows, Hussey, Cowles
from reprint of “Clarke County Historical and Biographical Record” by Lewis Publishing, 1886. p.50
ALLEN H. BURROWS, only son of Hon. Barclay Burrows, was born in Morgan County, Indiana, October 1, 1831. A young man of superior intellect, his business qualifications were recognized at an early age, for before attaining his majority he was chosen deputy county auditor, and as a reward for his merited successes he was elected to the office of county treasurer, the duties of which he discharged with signal fidelity and ability.
In September, 1855, he was married to Miss Eliza Hussey, daughter of Hon. Anthony Hussey, of Dublin, Ireland. Miss Hussey, on the death of her parents became the ward of her uncle, the Hon. George W. Moore, one of the earliest noted pioneer politicians of Indiana.
In the year 1857 Mr. Burrows removed his family to Osceola, Iowa, where he engaged in farming, meanwhile pursuing his studies, which resulted in his admittance to the bar as an attorney at law the same year. Here, as in Indiana, his business qualifications soon became apparent, and in 1860 he was elected clerk of the courts, to which public trust he was returned six consecutive terms and after having enjoyed the well-earned reputation of being one of the best county clerks in the State of Iowa for twelve years, he asked to be retired from further official duties.
In 1868 Mr. Burrows engaged in banking, a business to which he seemed peculiarly adapted, and which he conducted individually until George H. Cowles became associated with him as partner, in 1869. Mr. Burrows was also interested in the National Bank, of Leon and in addition to his other business enterprises was for two years editor of the Osceola Republican in which he took much pride, as well he might, for its editorial pages, with sage advice and logical conclusions, clothed in the purest language, could not carry else than the most ennobling influence to his many patrons. To his untiring energy and zeal Osceola is indebted for the foundation of its prosperity, and the magnificent brick block on the northeast corner of the public square is but one of the monuments of his industry.
In the summer of 1873 Mr. Burrows retired from active business life owing to failing health, and dangerous had been the delay. “The busy hands and active brain had taxed their strength too long, and on November 20, 1873, he died suddenly, a victim to overwork.” Of the Masonic order he was one of its brightest, lights and in the Odd Fellows’ lodge, a true disciple of “Friendship, Love and Truth,” a member of the Christian church active in every charity.
Mr. Burrows left a wife and three children well provided for financially, and having endowed each child with clear intellectual capacities, he gave to them a legacy far better than riches. Charles Barclay, the eldest son, graduated at the Iowa State University, in 1878, and is now engaged in the banking business at Norfolk, Nebraska, where his mother resides. He is now serving as county commissioner, and Madison County never chose a more thorough business man for the place, and so closely is he identified with the interests of Norfolk and vicinity that many older and wiser heads-- he being only thirty years of age-- are subservient to the correctness of his opinions and the solidity of his judgment.
Allen Shelburn, the second son, but recently graduated from the Iowa University also, and that he was a favorite in his class, and was of most excellent standing, we judge form the outspoken sentiments of his collegiate friends, and should he embrace the legal profession it is predicted that he will fulfill the promises of his fatherÂ’s youth, becoming a gifted counselor; his excellent moral qualities and undaunted principle bespeak for him the love of any people he may live among.
Miss Maggie, the only daughter, received her education at Indianapolis, Indiana, and is today considered one of the most efficient authorities on primary education in Nebraska. She has taught in the public schools of Norfolk but two years, and the mantle of her fatherÂ’s genius has undoubtedly fallen upon her shoulders, as her earliest efforts have been crowned with remarkable success, and her ability to lead in educational interest is unquestioned. So, after a life well-rounded and complete, Allen H. Burrows passed form our midst, leaving a character above even the eulogy of gratitude, and these living examples to perpetuate his memory in good deeds and useful lives.
ALLEN H. BURROWS, only son of Hon. Barclay Burrows, was born in Morgan County, Indiana, October 1, 1831. A young man of superior intellect, his business qualifications were recognized at an early age, for before attaining his majority he was chosen deputy county auditor, and as a reward for his merited successes he was elected to the office of county treasurer, the duties of which he discharged with signal fidelity and ability.
In September, 1855, he was married to Miss Eliza Hussey, daughter of Hon. Anthony Hussey, of Dublin, Ireland. Miss Hussey, on the death of her parents became the ward of her uncle, the Hon. George W. Moore, one of the earliest noted pioneer politicians of Indiana.
In the year 1857 Mr. Burrows removed his family to Osceola, Iowa, where he engaged in farming, meanwhile pursuing his studies, which resulted in his admittance to the bar as an attorney at law the same year. Here, as in Indiana, his business qualifications soon became apparent, and in 1860 he was elected clerk of the courts, to which public trust he was returned six consecutive terms and after having enjoyed the well-earned reputation of being one of the best county clerks in the State of Iowa for twelve years, he asked to be retired from further official duties.
In 1868 Mr. Burrows engaged in banking, a business to which he seemed peculiarly adapted, and which he conducted individually until George H. Cowles became associated with him as partner, in 1869. Mr. Burrows was also interested in the National Bank, of Leon and in addition to his other business enterprises was for two years editor of the Osceola Republican in which he took much pride, as well he might, for its editorial pages, with sage advice and logical conclusions, clothed in the purest language, could not carry else than the most ennobling influence to his many patrons. To his untiring energy and zeal Osceola is indebted for the foundation of its prosperity, and the magnificent brick block on the northeast corner of the public square is but one of the monuments of his industry.
In the summer of 1873 Mr. Burrows retired from active business life owing to failing health, and dangerous had been the delay. “The busy hands and active brain had taxed their strength too long, and on November 20, 1873, he died suddenly, a victim to overwork.” Of the Masonic order he was one of its brightest, lights and in the Odd Fellows’ lodge, a true disciple of “Friendship, Love and Truth,” a member of the Christian church active in every charity.
Mr. Burrows left a wife and three children well provided for financially, and having endowed each child with clear intellectual capacities, he gave to them a legacy far better than riches. Charles Barclay, the eldest son, graduated at the Iowa State University, in 1878, and is now engaged in the banking business at Norfolk, Nebraska, where his mother resides. He is now serving as county commissioner, and Madison County never chose a more thorough business man for the place, and so closely is he identified with the interests of Norfolk and vicinity that many older and wiser heads-- he being only thirty years of age-- are subservient to the correctness of his opinions and the solidity of his judgment.
Allen Shelburn, the second son, but recently graduated from the Iowa University also, and that he was a favorite in his class, and was of most excellent standing, we judge form the outspoken sentiments of his collegiate friends, and should he embrace the legal profession it is predicted that he will fulfill the promises of his fatherÂ’s youth, becoming a gifted counselor; his excellent moral qualities and undaunted principle bespeak for him the love of any people he may live among.
Miss Maggie, the only daughter, received her education at Indianapolis, Indiana, and is today considered one of the most efficient authorities on primary education in Nebraska. She has taught in the public schools of Norfolk but two years, and the mantle of her fatherÂ’s genius has undoubtedly fallen upon her shoulders, as her earliest efforts have been crowned with remarkable success, and her ability to lead in educational interest is unquestioned. So, after a life well-rounded and complete, Allen H. Burrows passed form our midst, leaving a character above even the eulogy of gratitude, and these living examples to perpetuate his memory in good deeds and useful lives.