Shep's Place Family Tree

In June 1860 Edward, 21 years old, was living in the home of his uncle and aunt, Warren and Malinda Burnett and their family. His grandfather Jessie Burnett, then 65 years ‎[or 75 years!]‎, was also in the Warren Burnett household. Edward would marry Charlotte Kerns later the same year.

Sadly he would die of consumption only six years later.

DIED
BURNETT.--In Green township, on the 23rd November, 1866, of consumption. Mr. Edward D. Burnett in the 28th year of his age.
The deceased served in the 91st Ohio infantry, in subduing the late rebellion, as a true patriot and faithful soldier. He was an acceptable member of the M.E. Church for over 7 years, and died in hope of a blessful immortality.

‎[Why didn't the death notice mention his wife Charlotte Kerns Burnett?]‎

Also on the same page as the death notice:
Winter is beginning to make his presence known. During the last week, we haver experienced heavy rains in this section, which have been succeeded by cold wintry weather. As a result of the heavy rains, the river is again on a rise.

STRAYED
From the subscriber, on or about the 15th day of November, 1866, a small red Cow, 6 or 8 years old; face white and red; warts on one or more of her teats; a little away-back. A liberal reward will be paid for information where she may be found, or for her return to me.
Roman Menager