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Mose Burris, Lighhorseman Choctaw Nation

104-Year-Old Mose Burris Dies; Rites Slated

Ada Evening News October 15, 1972 --Mose Burris, one of this area's most colorful figures, died Friday in a Coalgate hospital. He was 104 years old.
    Mr. Burris had served as a deputy sheriff in Coal County and was a U.S. marshal in territorial and early statehood days.
    Services are planned Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Boiling Springs Methodist Church. Burial will be in Boiling Springs Cemetery with all arrangements under the direction of the Smith Funeral Home. The Rev. Juston Graham will officiate at the service.
    Mr. Burris was born Dec. 21, 1867, at Atwood and spent his life in this general area. He is survived by his wife, Willie, of the home, Route 1, Tupelo, and other relatives.