Nancy Burrows, widow of the late Robert G. Burrows, was born in East TN Dec. 18, 1825, and is a daughter of William Deviney, deceased. She was married to Mr. Burrows June 5, 1850. They had 8 children, of whom 3 are living,— Ada E., wife of David M. Reynolds, of Pike county; Ella F. and Laura A. Mrs. B’s brother, Capt. P. Deviney, who spent most of his life on the waters, now resides in St. Louis, where she also has a sister residing, and one sister in California whom she has not seen for 29 years. Mr. Burrows, her husband, was born in New York city May 2, 1819; by profession he was a civil engineer, but desiring a more active life he went upon the waters; he was mate of the Calhoun on the Illinois river from the time she was launched until his death, which occurred Jan. 13, 1879. He was a man of culture and education, widely known and highly respected, and a worthy member of the M. E. Church.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )