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Benjamin Ray Burns 1927–2009 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Apr 1927

Birth Location: Kieffer, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 8 Jan 2009

Death Location: Fairlea WV

Father: Benjamin Burns

Mother: Jessie Thomasson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1927, Benjamin Ray Burns entered the world in Kieffer, West Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin Russell Burns And Jessie Goldie Thomasson. In 1930, Benjamin Ray Burns resided in Meadow Bluff, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virgi. In 1935, Benjamin Ray Burns resided in Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia. Benjamin Ray Burns married Joan Ann Quick. Benjamin Ray Burns passed away in 2009 in Fairlea WV.

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Biography

  • In 1927, Benjamin Ray Burns entered the world in Kieffer, West Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin Russell Burns And Jessie Goldie Thomasson.
  • In 1930, Benjamin Ray Burns resided in Meadow Bluff, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virgi.
  • In 1935, Benjamin Ray Burns resided in Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
  • Benjamin Ray Burns married Joan Ann Quick.
  • Benjamin Ray Burns passed away in 2009 in Fairlea WV.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Burns
1885–1965
Birth Location: Kieffer, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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Jessie Thomasson
1892–1990
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Burns's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Burns
1927–2009
Birth Place: Kieffer, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin Russell Burns
1885–1965
Kieffer, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Jessie (Goldie) Thomasson
1892–1990
Greenbrier County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin "Frank") Burns
1842–1913
Greenbrier Co., VA, Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann) Deitz
1854–1938
Greenbrier County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Burns
1809–1867
Catherine Surbaugh
1816–1897
James ggf
1827–1903
Rebecca Lusher
1839–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Burns
1768–1853
Rebecca (Vachub)
1783–1871
George Lusher
1800–
Mary Harrah
1791–1861

Benjamin Burns's Timeline

8 Records

1927
17 Apr 1927
Birth of Benjamin Ray Burns in Kieffer, West Virginia, USA
Kieffer, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
Benjamin Ray Burns resided here in Meadow Bluff, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Meadow Bluff, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
Benjamin Ray Burns resided here in Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 13
Benjamin Ray Burns resided here in Meadow Bluff District, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Meadow Bluff District, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1945
1945
Age 18
Benjamin Ray Burns resided here in Kieffer, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Kieffer, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 23
Benjamin Ray Burns resided here in Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 24
Benjamin Ray Burns resided here in West Virginia
West Virginia
2009
8 Jan 2009
Age 82
Death of Benjamin Ray Burns in Fairlea WV
Fairlea WV

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1927
    Event Place: Kieffer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 65
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Meadow Bluff, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Meadow Bluff District, Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Kieffer, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 65

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Meadow Bluff, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jan 2009
    Event Place: Fairlea WV
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
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