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J. J. BURGE. This name will be at once recognized as that of a leading business man of Tamaroa, who is carrying on a prosperous trade as a dealer in farm implements. His establishment is supplied with a complete line of machinery suited to the needs of the farmer. Both in prices and quality the stock is exceptional, and through reliable dealings with all, the proprietor has gained the confidence of the people of this section.

The subject of this sketch was born in Wayne County, Ill., in 1848. At the time his parents removed to this place, in 1859, he accompanied them, and has since made this place his home, with the exception of a short time spent in the west. He was one in a family of nine children born to William and Nancy (Adams) Burge, natives respectively of Tennessee and Kentucky. The eldest brother of our subject, John R., entered the Union army in 1862, becoming a member of Company F, Thirteenth Illinois Cavalry, and served his country faithfully and well until the close of hostilities. His death, which occurred in Tamaroa, was caused by consumption.

J. J. Burge was also of a very patriotic nature, and was only detained from entering the army on account of his age. In 1880 he engaged in selling farm implements, and eleven years later formed a partnership with H. W. Adams, the firm now conducting business under the style of Adams & Burge. Our subject deals fairly with every one, lives a life of the strictest integrity, and has gained not only the respect, but the high esteem of a very wide circle of acquaintances.

The lady with whom Mr. Burge was united in marriage in 1881 was Miss Cassie Freeman, a resident of this city. Their union has been blessed by the birth of three children, Harlon C., Ebert (deceased) and Arbie R. In his political relations Mr. Burge is a stanch Republican, and although an active supporter of its principles, is not one to seek political preferences. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, with which body he has been connected since early manhood. Mrs. Burge is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.