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Thomas William Burns Sr 1831–1912

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 10 Nov 1831 · Boone County, Kentucky, USA
Died 7 Apr 1912 · Osage Iron Works, Camden, Missouri, USA
Spouse Mary Jane Kincaid
Children Sarah Elizabeth Burns

Researchers connected through Thomas Sr 1831–1912

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1831, Thomas William Burns Sr entered the world in Boone County, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, Thomas William Burns Sr resided in Adair, Proctor, Camden, Missouri, USA. In 1880, Thomas William Burns Sr resided in Adair, Camden, Missouri, USA. Thomas William Burns Sr married mary jane kincaid, and had children including sarah elizabeth burns. Thomas William Burns Sr passed away in 1912 in Osage Iron Works, Camden, Missouri, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1831
Birth of Thomas William Burns Sr in Boone County, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1870
Thomas William Burns Sr resided here in Adair, Proctor, Camden, Missouri, USA
Residence
1880
Thomas William Burns Sr resided here in Adair, Camden, Missouri, USA
Residence
1912
Death of Thomas William Burns Sr in Osage Iron Works, Camden, Missouri, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Sr

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Sr (1831–1912) was born in Boone County, Kentucky, USA and died in Osage Iron Works, Camden, Missouri, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Thomas Sr's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas William Burns Sr PTP
1831–1912
Boone County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Thomas Sr's Descendants

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Thomas William Burns Sr PTP 1831–1912