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Elmer Lavern Burns 1924–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 30 1924

Birth Location: Germfask, Schoolcraft County, Michigan

Death Date: 1984

Death Location: Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA

Father: Albert Burns

Mother: Marguerite Swisher

Spouse(s): Alice Lawrence

Children(s): Raymond Burns, Penny Burns, Francis Burns

In 1924, Elmer Lavern Burns entered the world in Germfask, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, born to Albert Ling Burns And Marguerite Esther Swisher. In 1930, Elmer Lavern Burns resided in Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan. In 1935, Elmer Lavern Burns resided in Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan. Elmer Lavern Burns married Alice Irene Lawrence, and had children including Dee Burns, Francis D Burns, Georganna Burns, Jerry Austin Burns, Penny Joy Burns, Polimir L Burns, Raymond Burns. Elmer Lavern Burns passed away in 1984 in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Elmer Lavern Burns entered the world in Germfask, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, born to Albert Ling Burns And Marguerite Esther Swisher.
  • In 1930, Elmer Lavern Burns resided in Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan.
  • In 1935, Elmer Lavern Burns resided in Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan.
  • Elmer Lavern Burns married Alice Irene Lawrence, and had children including Dee Burns, Francis D Burns, Georganna Burns, Jerry Austin Burns, Penny Joy Burns, Polimir L Burns, Raymond Burns.
  • Elmer Lavern Burns passed away in 1984 in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Burns
1904–1985
Birth Location: Germfask, Schoolcraft CountyMichigan
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Marguerite Swisher
1908–1984
Birth Location: Remus, Mecosta County,Michigan
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Spouses(s)

Alice Lawrence
1927–1998
Birth Location: Manistique, Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA
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Children(s)

Raymond Burns
1947–2020
Birth Location: Germfask, Schoolcraft County, Michigan
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Penny Burns
1950–1950
Birth Location: Germfask, Michigan
PB
Francis Burns
1948–2006
Birth Location: –
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Elmer Burns's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Burns
1924–1984
Birth Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Parents
Albert `Ling` Burns
1904–1985
Germfask, Schoolcraft CountyMichigan
Marguerite (Esther) Swisher
1908–1984
Remus, Mecosta County,Michigan
Grandparents
Arnold (Stukey) Swisher
1878–1938
Wheatland Township, Mecosta County, Michigan
Adeline (Otelia) Thren
1885–1970
Remus, Mecosta County, Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Swisher
1837–1925
Esther Meeker
1847–1906
George Thren
1858–1930
Mary Schlegal
1866–1933
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Swisher
1800–1864
Saloma Stukey
1808–1881
Lot Meeker
1806–1847
Margaret Arnold
1811–1898
Valentine Thren
1811–1890
Ottilie Arnold
1820–1874
Charles Schlegal
1839–1911
Othelia Wolf
1845–1918

Elmer Burns's Descendants

1.
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Elmer (Lavern) Burns (Mar 30 1924–1984) m. Alice (Irene) Lawrence (21 September 1927–1998)
  1. 1. Raymond Burns 1947–2020
  2. 2. Penny (Joy) Burns 1950–1950
  3. 3. Francis (D.) Burns 1948–2006

Elmer Burns's Timeline

7 Records

1924
Mar 30 1924
Birth of Elmer Lavern Burns in Germfask, Schoolcraft County, Michigan
Germfask, Schoolcraft County, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 6
Elmer Lavern Burns resided here in Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan
Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 11
Elmer Lavern Burns resided here in Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan
Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 16
Elmer Lavern Burns resided here in Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA
Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA
1942
30 Jun 1942
Age 18
Elmer Lavern Burns resided here in Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA
Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA
1984
Oct 05 1984
Age 60
Death of Elmer Lavern Burns in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
1984
1984
Age 60
Burial of Elmer Lavern Burns in Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA
Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 30 1924
    Event Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft County, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 162
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan; Roll: T627_1819; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 77-2
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 365-20-3178; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan; Roll: 1027; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 906.0; FHL microfilm: 2340762
    [6] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    [7] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1984; Roll: 13
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan; Roll: 1027; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 906.0; FHL microfilm: 2340762

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan; Roll: T627_1819; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 77-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan; Roll: T627_1819; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 77-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1942
    Event Place: Germfask, Schoolcraft, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 162

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Germfask, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 05 1984
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 365-20-3178; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Ohio, Deaths, Ohio Department of Health, State Vital Statistics Unit; Columbus, Ohio; Index to Annual Deaths, 1958-2018
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1984; Roll: 13
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1984
    Event Place: Clinton, Lenawee County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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