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Benjamin Burns 1777–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Sep 1777

Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1840

Death Location: Clay, Missouri, USA

Father: Jeremiah BURNS

Mother: Elizabeth UNKNOWN

Spouse(s): Sarah Smith

Children(s): Benjamin Burns, Isaac Burns

The story of Benjamin Burns began in 1777 in Botetourt, Virginia, USA. In 1830, Benjamin Burns resided in Clay, Missouri, USA. In 1840, Benjamin Burns resided in Daviess, Missouri, USA. Benjamin Burns married Sarah Smith, and had children including Benjamin Smith Burns, Isaac Burns. Benjamin Burns passed away in 1840 in Clay, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Burns began in 1777 in Botetourt, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1830, Benjamin Burns resided in Clay, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1840, Benjamin Burns resided in Daviess, Missouri, USA.
  • Benjamin Burns married Sarah Smith, and had children including Benjamin Smith Burns, Isaac Burns.
  • Benjamin Burns passed away in 1840 in Clay, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah BURNS
1754–1824
Birth Location: Frederick, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth UNKNOWN
1760–1792
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Smith
1781–1840
Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Benjamin Burns
1809–1892
Birth Location: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
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Isaac Burns
1800–1872
Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
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Benjamin Burns's Ancestors

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Benjamin Burns
1777–1840
Birth Place: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Parents
Jeremiah BURNS
1754–1824
Frederick, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth UNKNOWN
1760–1792
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
James (Patrick) Burns
1712–1762
Leonardtown, St Mary's, Maryland, USA
Mary UNKNOWN
1720–1790
Orange, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Patrick Burns
1674–1738
Bridgett Warren
1685–1738
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Burness
1646–1700
Agnes McMillan
1648–1732

Benjamin Burns's Descendants

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Benjamin Burns (15 Sep 1777–1840) m. Sarah Smith (1781–1840)
  1. 1. Benjamin (Smith) Burns 1809–1892 m. Eliza (Steele) Uhl 1814–1896 m. Ann Baxter 1812–1851
    1. 1. William (Baxter) Burns 1844–1932
    2. 2. James (G) Burns 1832–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (A) Burns 1835–1896
    4. 4. Horatio (G) Burns 1837–
    5. 5. Amanda (Jane) Burns 1848–1894
    6. 6. Mary (Frances) Burns 1839–
    7. 7. Martha (S) Burns 1850–1884
  2. 2. Isaac Burns 1800–1872 m. Phoebe Persinger 1805–1873
    1. 1. William (McKendres) Burns 1840–1911 m. Almina Brisbin 1845–1928
      1. 1. Robert (W) Burns 1877–1928
      2. 2. Clara Burns 1874–
      3. 3. Charles (Frederick) Burns 1878–
      4. 4. Arthur (L) Burns 1875–1928
    2. 2. William (Fletcher) Burns 1824–1825
    3. 3. James (Sampson) Burns 1837–1914 m. Emaline (C.) Grantham 1841–1920
      1. 1. John (Posey) Burns 1869–1926
      2. 2. Jacob (E) Burns 1858–1858
      3. 3. Ulysses (Grant) Burns 1864–1873
      4. 4. Susannah (P. (Anna)) BURNS 1859–1911
      5. 5. Charles (Albert) Burns 1862–
    4. 4. Emily (Green) Burns 1838–1876
    5. 5. Melinda (Glen) Burns 1834–1923 m. Marion (W) Prewitt 1830–1908
      1. 1. Francis (Marion) Privett 1863–1951
      2. 2. Alice (Sidney) Privett 1864–1947
      3. 3. James (Isaac) Privett 1860–1942
      4. 4. Nancy (Ann) Prewitt 1854–1938
      5. 5. Arminda Prewitt 1857–1936
      6. 6. Eliza (Addeline) Privett 1861–1934
    6. 6. Thomas (Aubrey) Burns 1827–
    7. 7. Sally (Ann) Burns 1828–1829
    8. 8. Dolly (Ann) Burns 1830–1851
    9. 9. Judy (Hale) Burns 1823–1887
    10. 10. John (Wood) Burns 1822–1851
    11. 11. Asbury (Wesley) Burns 1835–1893 m. Nancy J 1845– m. Martha Elliott 1825–
      1. 1. Effa (E) Burns 1882–1882
      2. 2. Rosa Burns 1877–
      3. 3. Phebe Burns 1848–1919
      4. 4. George Burns 1879–
      5. 5. Catherine Burns 1857–
      6. 6. Sarah (F.) Burns 1862–
      7. 7. Ann Burns 1852–
      8. 8. James Burns 1855–
      9. 9. Emeline (Sarah) Burns 1870–
      10. 10. Caroline Burns 1852–1933 m. Thornton Pottorff 1843–1929
        1. 1. Mary (Etta) Pottorff 1881–1947 m. Richard Hartley 1857–1945
        2. 2. Ida (A) Pottorff 1878–1943 m. George Carpenter 1868–1930
        3. 3. John (B) Pottorff 1873–1915 m. Fannie (Elizabeth) Vaughan 1882–1938
        4. 4. Thomas (Jacob) Pottorff 1877–1945 m. Delora (Helen) Vaughan 1887–1949 m. Jessie (May) Charleston 1879–1919
      11. 11. Mary (J E) Burns 1847–

Benjamin Burns's Timeline

4 Records

1777
15 Sep 1777
Birth of Benjamin Burns in Botetourt, Virginia, USA
Botetourt, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 53
Benjamin Burns resided here in Clay, Missouri, USA
Clay, Missouri, USA
1840
01 Jun 1840
Age 63
Benjamin Burns resided here in Daviess, Missouri, USA
Daviess, Missouri, USA
1840
1840
Age 63
Death of Benjamin Burns in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1777
    Event Place: Botetourt, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1840
    Event Place: Daviess, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census, Database online. , Daviess, Missouri, roll 223, page 191.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] OneWorldTree, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: Clay, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.
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