DR. JOHN LE MASTER BURDON, a native of Butler County, Ky., was born November 2, 1843; removed with his parents to Jefferson County, where he grew to manhood, and in 1882, settled in Hopkins County, where he now resides. His father, Ahaseurus Burdon, also a native of Butler County, died in 1876, aged about sixty-seven years. He was the son of Dr. Benjamin Burdon, who died in 1863, aged over eighty years. Subject's father espoused in marriage Mary A., daughter of Adam Razor, of Jefferson County, and their children are Mary E. (Wiseheart), subject, James W., Laura V. (Wiseheart), Willis C. and Cassie (Morehead). Dr. Burdon was favored with a classical education, and has devoted much time to literary pursuits. He was married, September 28, 1865, to Miss Julia A., daughter of Samuel and Kittie (Sehemmehorn) Blair, of Jefferson County (born in 1838), and from this union sprang Samuel A., Edward C., Laura V. and Ella. In 1873, subject commenced the study of medicine with Dr. N. A. Kitchell, of Robard's Station; graduated at the Kentucky School of Medicine, Louisville, in 1875; practiced at Robard's Station until 1882, since which time he has been successfully engaged in the practice of his profession at his present location. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a Democrat.

 

Source:  J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 1027.