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Benjamin Francis Burns 1876–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 May 1876

Birth Location: Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 11 Apr 1953

Death Location: Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America

Father: Charles Burns

Mother: Caroline Burns

Spouse(s): Alberta Cogeshall, Audrey Burns

Children(s): Raymond Burns, Robert Burns

In 1876, Benjamin Francis Burns entered the world in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Charles Edward Burns And Caroline E Burns. In 1900, Benjamin Francis Burns resided in Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Francis Burns resided in Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Benjamin Francis Burns married Alberta Cogeshall, Audrey C Burns, and had children including Raymond Burns, Robert W Burns. Benjamin Francis Burns passed away in 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Benjamin Francis Burns entered the world in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Charles Edward Burns And Caroline E Burns.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Francis Burns resided in Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Francis Burns resided in Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • Benjamin Francis Burns married Alberta Cogeshall, Audrey C Burns, and had children including Raymond Burns, Robert W Burns.
  • Benjamin Francis Burns passed away in 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Burns
1842–1923
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
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Caroline Burns
1845–1909
Birth Location: England
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Spouses(s)

Alberta Cogeshall
1881–1920
Birth Location: Iowa, United States of America
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Audrey Burns
1891–1959
Birth Location: Marble Hill, Bollinger County, Missouri, United States of America
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Children(s)

Raymond Burns
1901–1981
Birth Location: Illinois
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Robert Burns
1911–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Benjamin Burns's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Burns
1876–1953
Birth Place: Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Charles Edward Burns
1842–1923
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
Caroline (E.) Burns
1845–1909
England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Burns's Descendants

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Benjamin (Francis) Burns (23 May 1876–11 Apr 1953) m. Alberta Cogeshall (11 June 1881–31 Jan 1920) m. Audrey (C.) Burns (21 May 1891–12 April 1959)
  1. 1. Raymond Burns 1901–1981
  2. 2. Robert (W) Burns 1911–

Benjamin Burns's Timeline

6 Records

1876
23 May 1876
Birth of Benjamin Francis Burns in Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America
Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 24
Benjamin Francis Burns resided here in Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Benjamin Francis Burns resided here in Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Benjamin Francis Burns resided here in Cape Girardeau Ward 1, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
Cape Girardeau Ward 1, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
1953
9 April 1953
Age 77
Death of Benjamin Francis Burns in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America
1953
11 Apr 1953
Age 77
Burial of Benjamin Francis Burns in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America
Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 May 1876
    Event Place: Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cape Girardeau Ward 1, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: T625_911; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 24
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240342
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_325; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1374338
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Springfield Ward 1, Sangamon, Illinois; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240342

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Springfield Ward 4, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: T624_325; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1374338

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cape Girardeau Ward 1, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cape Girardeau Ward 1, Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Roll: T625_911; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1953
    Event Place: Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Benjamin Francis “B. F.” Burns 9 Apr 1953

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 April 1953
    Event Place: Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1953
    Event Place: Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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