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Helen Louise Burns 1908–1980

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Helen Burns in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 31 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Jul 1908 · Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA
Died 13 May 1980 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Father Charles Brittingham Burns Baltimore Oriole
Mother Helen Jane Green
Siblings Carroll Elsworth Burns, Charles William Burns, Jennie Maidel Burns, Otho Roland Burns, Robert Bailey Burns Sr, Vernon Murray Buddy Burns

Researchers connected through Helen Burns 1908–1980

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1908, Helen Louise Burns entered the world in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA, born to charles brittingham burns baltimore oriole and helen jane green. In 1930, Helen Louise Burns resided in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA. Helen Louise Burns passed away in 1980 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1908
Birth of Helen Louise Burns in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA
Birth
1930
Helen Louise Burns resided here in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA
Residence
1980
Death of Helen Louise Burns in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Helen Burns

This ancestor line traces from Briequebec, Nomandy, France (1021) to Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA (1908) across 31 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Helen Burns (1908–1980) was born in Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA and died in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Helen in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 31 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Helen Burns's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Helen Louise Burns PTP
1908–1980
Havre de Grace, Harford, Maryland, USA
Parents
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Helen Burns's Descendants

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Helen Louise Burns PTP 1908–1980