John Henry Burton

(Jackie)

1863 - 1914

FUNERAL OF FAMOUS ASTON VILLA PLAYER

Jackie Burton, the famous Acton Villa half back was buried at Key Birmingham. Burton who was 48 years of age, was a member of the team when Villa won the English Cup for the first time in 1887. Recently Aston Villa opened a fund on his behalf, for owing to illness he had to give up work. His old club sent a wreath which are claret and blue ribbons, while Mr. J. Margoschis represented them. Deceased’s brothers Fred and Charlie, who also played for the Villa attended the funeral.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer

Thursday 16 April 1914