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| Headstone, Evergreen Cemetery |
Michael Burgman was a member of Company H of the 37th Kentucky Infantry Regiment. This regiment was formed in late 1863 and saw action throughout Kentucky, including against John Hunt Morgan. It then moved into southwest Virginia and saw action at the battle of Saltville in October 1864. The unit returned to Kentucky and mustered out in December 1864.
Kentucky Post
Sunday May 19, 1929,
Last rites for Michael Burgman, 83, Civil War veteran will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from the home of his son George Burgman, 15 Sheridan-av. Ft. Thomas. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
Burgman died Friday at his home following an illness of six days. Bronchitis caused his death, relatives said.
Burgman was born in Baden, Germany, but had been a resident of Campbell-co. nearly all his life.
During the Civil War, he served with Company H, 37th Regiment Kentucky Volunteers. He was a member of William Nelson Post, G.A.R. for many years. Members of the post and Woman’s Relief Corps No. 2 will hold services at 2 p.m. at the home. Mary A. Logan Tent No. 1 will meet for services Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at the home.
Burgman is survived by his son, George, Ft. Thomas, and a daughter, Mrs. W.C. Thomasson, wife of W.C. Thomasson, electrician of the Newport Fire Department.
Following will represent William Nelson Post, as honorary pallbearers: Charles A Solar commander; Jacob Obre senior vice-commander; August Seiter chaplain; and Alfred Matinis adjutant. Burgman was commander of the day of the Nelson post.
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Rest in peace, soldier
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