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Helen Burns 1899–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1899

Birth Location: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 19 May 1974

Death Location: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Robert Sr

Mother: Annie Unknown

Spouse(s): George Smedley

Children(s): Helen Smedley, Robert Smedley, Hunter Smedley, George Smedley

In 1899, Helen Burns entered the world in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Robert Burns Sr And Annie Unknown. In 1900, Helen Burns resided in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Helen Burns resided in Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA. Helen Burns married George Crosley Smedley, and had children including George Smedley, Helen Marie Smedley, Hunter Joseph Smedley, Robert John Jack Smedley. Helen Burns passed away in 1974 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1899, Helen Burns entered the world in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Robert Burns Sr And Annie Unknown.
  • In 1900, Helen Burns resided in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Helen Burns resided in Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Helen Burns married George Crosley Smedley, and had children including George Smedley, Helen Marie Smedley, Hunter Joseph Smedley, Robert John Jack Smedley.
  • Helen Burns passed away in 1974 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Sr
1862–1934
Birth Location: Ireland
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Annie Unknown
1861–
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

George Smedley
1900–1961
Birth Location: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Helen Smedley
1935–1995
Birth Location: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
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Robert Smedley
1931–1995
Birth Location: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
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Hunter Smedley
1923–2004
Birth Location: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
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George Smedley
1921–2003
Birth Location: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
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Helen Burns's Ancestors

Self
Helen Burns
1899–1974
Birth Place: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Robert Burns Sr
1862–1934
Ireland
Annie Unknown
1861–
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Helen Burns's Descendants

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Helen Burns (Jun 1899–19 May 1974) m. George (Crosley) Smedley (16 Jul 1900–19 Mar 1961)
  1. 1. Helen (Marie) Smedley 1935–1995
  2. 2. Robert (John "Jack") Smedley 1931–1995
  3. 3. Hunter (Joseph) Smedley 1923–2004
  4. 4. George Smedley 1921–2003 m. Gladys Smedley 1920–2007
    1. 1. Sarah Smedley 1694–1789 m. John (Daniel) Williamson 1690–1760 m. John (Edge) II 1685–1734 m. John 1690–1760
      1. 1. Michael Williamson 1710–1794 m. Marsha Taylor 1711–1794 m. Martha Williamson 1711–1794
        1. 1. JOHN (Williamson) Sr 1734–1818 m. Jane McKinley 1746–1845 m. Jane McKinley 1746–1845 m. Jane McKinley 1746–1845 m. JANE McKinley-Williamson 1746–1845 m. Jane Williamson 1746–1845
        2. 2. James (Williamson) Jr. 1775–1855
        3. 3. Nancy Williamson 1780–
        4. 4. Rebecca ("Rebecky") Williamson 1768–1814
        5. 5. Col. (Thomas) Williamson 1767–1825
        6. 6. Jane Williamson 1774–1820
        7. 7. John (Robert Williamson) I 1764–1829
        8. 8. Robert Williamson 1780–1850
        9. 9. William (Williamson) -Newton 1735–
        10. 10. Thomas (Williamson) -Newton 1736–1813
        11. 11. Joseph (Williamson) -x 1741–1807
        12. 12. Lt. (James) Williamson 1740–1802
        13. 13. George (Williamson) -23 1769–1792
      2. 2. Mary Williamson 1721–1749 m. James Knott 1721–1781 m. James (Knott) II 1721–1783
        1. 1. David (A.) Knott 1755–1794
        2. 2. James (Knott) III 1738–1769
        3. 3. Elizabeth Knott 1765–1798
        4. 4. John (Knott) Sr. 1740–1798
        5. 5. Mary Knott 1738–1813 m. James Norvell 1726–1823
        6. 6. Mary Knott 1738–1813 m. James Norvell 1723–1823
      3. 3. Jane Green 1725–1797 m. Abel Green 1725–1788
      4. 4. Susannah Williamson 1720–1767
      5. 5. Walter Williamson 1728–1794
      6. 6. Sarah Williamson 1718–1746
      7. 7. Johanna (Hannah) Williamson 1714–1747
      8. 8. Margaret Williamson-Brinton 1719–1801
      9. 9. Daniel Williamson 1732–1805
      10. 10. Esther Williamson 1723–1768
      11. 11. Alice Williamson 1721–1812
      12. 12. Hannah Williamson 1710–1711
      13. 13. Cuthbert Williamson 1712–1736
      14. 14. Edith Williamson 1716–1802
      15. 15. Elizabeth Williamson 1714–1757
      16. 16. Michael Williamson 1710–1785
      17. 17. Elizabeth Williamson 1714–1747
      18. 18. Sarah Williamson 1718–1789
      19. 19. Edith Williamson 1716–1802
      20. 20. Daniel Williamson 1732–1805
      21. 21. Jane Williamson 1725–1797
      22. 22. Esther Williamson 1723–1768
      23. 23. Alice Williamson 1721–1812
      24. 24. Margaret Williamson 1719–1801
      25. 25. Mary Williamson 1715–1795
      26. 26. Cuthbert Williamson 1712–1736
      27. 27. Johanna (Hannah) Williamson 1714–1747
      28. 28. John Williamson 1727–1794
      29. 29. Susannah Williamson 1708–1767
      30. 30. Sarah Williamson 1717–

Helen Burns's Timeline

5 Records

1899
Jun 1899
Birth of Helen Burns in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 1
Helen Burns resided here in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 11
Helen Burns resided here in Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 21
Helen Burns resided here in Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
1974
19 May 1974
Age 75
Death of Helen Burns in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1899
    Event Place: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1338; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1375351
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1241406
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 May 1974
    Event Place: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1561; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 128

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0181; FHL microfilm: 1241406

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chester Ward 5, Delaware, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1338; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1375351
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