Who was Willis Burns?

Willis Burns (1849–1936) was born in South Carolina, United States and died in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Willis A Burns 1849–1936

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 26 Dec 1849 · South Carolina, United States

Died 25 Mar 1936 · Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

Father Robertson Burns

Mother Keziah Putman

Siblings Albert Burns, Bluford C Burns, Emma Burns, Lenora Burns, Louisa Burns, Margaret Burns, Monima Naomi Burns, Ophelia Burns, Othello Burns, Robert Lee Burns

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Immediate Family

Parents

Robertson Burns

Keziah Putman

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Willis A Burns was born in 1849 in South Carolina, United States, the child of robertson burns and keziah putman. Willis A Burns passed away in 1936 in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States.

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1849

Birth of Willis A Burns in South Carolina, United States

Birth

1936

Death of Willis A Burns in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Willis Burns

This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derbyshire, England (1510) to South Carolina, United States (1849) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Willis Burns (1849–1936) was born in South Carolina, United States and died in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States. 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 Willis 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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