Burford Ancestors - Generation 4 - Ishmael Gaylon Burford

Ishmael Gaylon Burford was born 01 June 1902, Bone Gap, Edwards County, Illinois

This is the only picture I have of Ishmael. This photo was taken about 1910.

Ishmael fell out of a tree and broke his leg. Gangrene set in, and his leg had to be amputated. The doctor did the surgery with Ishmael on the kitchen table. Ishmael did not recover, and died soon after. He was 13 years old. (Information from Lester M. Burford and Helen Alice Burford Walters.) 

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The first five of Lora and Alexander Burford's children were born in Bone Gap, Edwards County, Illinois. 

Wathada and Red (my parents)

I believe this is Marion Burford (I'm not quite sure how she is related) - one of the family members my parents contacted for information when they were researching their family histories.