Robert Thomas Burgess

Robert Thomas Burgess was born Nov. 22, 1912 in Deckerville, Michigan to Guy H. Burgess and Mary L. Wilson Burgess. 

Marriage

On Dec. 31, 1935 Robert married Iola R. Van Sickle, the daughter of Alexander Oliver Van Sickle (1867-1949) and Ida Amarilla Moore Van Sickle (1876-1965), originally from Ontario, Canada, but died in Deckerville where Iola was born June 12, 1916.  Iola's father, Alexander, was raised initially in the "Methodist New Connexion" church. 

Death

Robert died Mar. 15, 1995 in Washington, Michigan. Iola died July 20, 1996 in Seabrook, Texas.

Brethren link

In the June 30, 1950 issue of the Clare Sentinal, Clare, Michigan, one of the headlines was: NEW PASTOR TO DELIVER OPENING SERMON SUNDAY

The article proceeded to introduce the Rev. and Mrs. Robert T. Burgess as there to replace Rev. Redman who relocated to Paw Paw, MI. They were there with their six-year-old daughter Carol Lee Burgess, and were leaving five years of happy service at the Washington Baptist Church, Seven Mile Rd. and VanDyke Ave., in Detroit. "The church was built up to more than three times its membership during this period of time.

Their ministry has generally been productive of a strong young people's work. Two young men are now in Christian training and several have been called into full time service and doing a good work in the fields chosen.

Besides being associated with the Plymouth Brethren and later receiving training at the Moody Bible Institute, Chicago, private instruction in piano and voice have been received. Carol Lee has already presented her first number in recital, having completed her first year book in piano June 23rd.

The Clare church anticipates a definite growth in the work and recently enlarged the seating capacity with new pews in the auditorium. The pastor's residence has also been remodeled, new oak floors laid and interior redecorated. Plans are also made for exterior improvements and landscaping. Rev. Burgess will be in full charge of services next Sunday and the family will move to their new location at 309 E. 6th St., Clare, on July 7th."

Also See

• Brethren influence on the Baptists

Sources

• Ancestry.com
• Clare Sentinel 1950