JD Burleson was born December 1, 1948 Durham County, North Carolina. He graduated from East Davison High School in 1968 and joined the US Army where he spent 1969 in Vietnam as a military policeman. After graduating from Central Texas College,JD was a Professor of Law Enforcement. JD served ten years on active duty and joined the US Army Reserve, in the 108th Division Infantry Training, retiring after a total of 27 years duty.
JD began looking into his ancestors in 1993 and has spent over 30 years researching and documenting the great Burleson Heritage. He helped found the Burleson Family Research Group and, along with many other Burleson researchers, have published 12 books on the descendants of Isaac Burleson Sr. He is also on the Board of Directors.
Jim Burleson is a retired New Mexico lawman having served over 25 years in a variety of capacities. He’s been a patrolman, detective, supervisor, state academy administrator and police chief, capping his career as cabinet secretary of the New Mexico State Corrections Department. After retiring, Jim was selected as executive director of the New Mexico Sheriffs and Police Association. Like Dave, he is a graduate of New Mexico State University but majored in Police Science (BS).
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