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Oscar Ray Burns 1891–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jun 1891

Birth Location: Burr Oak, Marshall, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 6 May 1963

Death Location: Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Jacob Burns

Mother: Edith Miller

Spouse(s): Rose Bigeau

Children(s): Russell Burns, Beatrice Burns, Ronald Burns, Elizabeth Burns, Barbara Burns, Robert Burns

In 1891, Oscar Ray Burns entered the world in Burr Oak, Marshall, Indiana, USA, born to Jacob Andrew Burns And Edith Anna Miller. In 1900, Oscar Ray Burns resided in Knox, Benson, North Dakota, USA. In 1910, Oscar Ray Burns resided in Albert, Benson, North Dakota, USA. Oscar Ray Burns married Rose Elizabeth Bigeau, and had children including Barbara Ellen Burns, Beatrice Rose Burns, Elizabeth Betty Fern Burns, Robert Oscar Burns, Ronald Paul Burns, Russell Raymond Burns. Oscar Ray Burns passed away in 1963 in Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Oscar Ray Burns entered the world in Burr Oak, Marshall, Indiana, USA, born to Jacob Andrew Burns And Edith Anna Miller.
  • In 1900, Oscar Ray Burns resided in Knox, Benson, North Dakota, USA.
  • In 1910, Oscar Ray Burns resided in Albert, Benson, North Dakota, USA.
  • Oscar Ray Burns married Rose Elizabeth Bigeau, and had children including Barbara Ellen Burns, Beatrice Rose Burns, Elizabeth Betty Fern Burns, Robert Oscar Burns, Ronald Paul Burns, Russell Raymond Burns.
  • Oscar Ray Burns passed away in 1963 in Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Burns
1863–1922
Birth Location: Marshall, Indiana, United States
JB
Edith Miller
1869–1944
Birth Location: Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Rose Bigeau
1893–1961
Birth Location: Murry, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
RB

Children(s)

Russell Burns
1922–1990
Birth Location: Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
RB
Beatrice Burns
1918–1918
Birth Location: Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
BB
Ronald Burns
1932–1974
Birth Location: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
RB
Elizabeth Burns
1923–2001
Birth Location: Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
EB
Barbara Burns
1928–1996
Birth Location: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
BB
Robert Burns
1914–1962
Birth Location: Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
RB

Oscar Burns's Ancestors

Self
Oscar Burns
1891–1963
Birth Place: Burr Oak, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Parents
Jacob Andrew Burns
1863–1922
Marshall, Indiana, United States
Edith (Anna) Miller
1869–1944
Plymouth, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Michael (John Burns) Jr
1818–1900
Newberry Township, Miami, Ohio, USA
Nancy Shock
1820–1898
New Lebanon, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
Jacob (B.) Miller
1848–1920
Adams Township, Darke County, Ohio, United States of America
Rosilla (Ellen) Walker
1844–1920
Marshall, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Michael Sr
1774–1850
Hannah Deeter
1785–1864
Jacob Shock
1789–1869
Esther Smith
1789–1863
Michael Miller
1817–1900
Phoebe Bigler
1826–1898
William Walker
1809–1876
Emeline Green
1819–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Braun
1732–1814
Anna Gerlach
1743–1826
Johannes Sr
1747–1790
Susanna Ulrich
1755–1801
Adam Shock
1764–1843
Barbara Hoover
1775–1852
George Smith
1750–
Michael Miller
1784–1856
Sarah Cramer
1786–1836
David Bigler
1787–1844
Nancy Grable
1793–1858
Joseph Sr
1761–1843
Selah Cooley
1768–1847
Jeremiah Jr.
1768–1844
Miriam Chapman
1770–1866

Oscar Burns's Descendants

1.
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Oscar (Ray) Burns (24 Jun 1891–6 May 1963) m. Rose (Elizabeth) Bigeau (10 Jan 1893–12 March 1961)
  1. 1. Russell (Raymond) Burns 1922–1990 m. Ferndell Martin 1921–2004
    1. 1. Russell (George) Burns 1942–2018 m. Marian (Jean) Martin 1942–2001
    2. 2. Richard (Allen Burns) Sr 1944–2005 m. Jeanette (Jean) Latza 1947–2018
    3. 3. Robert (R.) Burns 1941–2011 m. Cathleen Burns 1946–1989
    4. 4. Roger (Paul "Timer") Burns 1946–2007
  2. 2. Beatrice (Rose) Burns 1918–1918
  3. 3. Ronald (Paul) Burns 1932–1974 m. Billie (Ruth) Myrick 1937–2011
  4. 4. Elizabeth ("Betty" Fern) Burns 1923–2001 m. Stanley (Edward) Salter 1923–2005
    1. 1. Nancy (Marie) Salter 1948–1989
  5. 5. Barbara (Ellen) Burns 1928–1996 m. Robert Green –1983
  6. 6. Robert (Oscar) Burns 1914–1962 m. Theresa (Mary) Groshek 1917–1994

Oscar Burns's Timeline

11 Records

1891
24 Jun 1891
Birth of Oscar Ray Burns in Burr Oak, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Burr Oak, Marshall, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Oscar Ray Burns resided here in Knox, Benson, North Dakota, USA
Knox, Benson, North Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Oscar Ray Burns resided here in Albert, Benson, North Dakota, USA
Albert, Benson, North Dakota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Oscar Ray Burns resided here in Rusk County, Wisconsin, USA
Rusk County, Wisconsin, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Oscar Ray Burns resided here in Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Oscar Ray Burns resided here in Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Oscar Ray Burns resided here in Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin
Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin
1940
1940
Age 49
Oscar Ray Burns resided here in Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
1950
1950
Age 59
Oscar Ray Burns resided here in Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 60
Oscar Ray Burns resided here in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1963
6 May 1963
Age 72
Death of Oscar Ray Burns in Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1891
    Event Place: Burr Oak, Marshall, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box or Roll Num
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04535; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 68-42
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 189
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2342351
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Rusk County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knox, Benson, North Dakota; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1241226
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Albert, Benson, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1138; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1375151
    [9] Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1959-1997
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Oshkosh Northwestern; Publication Date: 9 May 1963; Publication Place: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.5009089,0.27104715,0
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin; Roll: 1315; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 68-48

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Knox, Benson, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Knox, Benson, North Dakota; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1241226

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Albert, Benson, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Albert, Benson, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1138; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1375151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Rusk County, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Rusk County
    [2] Wisconsin, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Ladysmith News-Budget; Publication Date: 4 May 1917; Publication Place: Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ladysmith, Rusk, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_2014; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 189

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 2342351

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04535; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 68-42

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin; Roll: m-t0627-04535; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 68-42

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin; Roll: 1315; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 68-48

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    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 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ladysmith
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Ladysmith News-Budget; Publication Date: 5 Dec 1913; Publication Place: Ladysmith, Wisconsin, USA; ,0.88455725,0.70036733,0.93952096&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Waupaca
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Oshkosh Northwestern; Publication Date: 9 May 1963; Publication Place: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.5009089,0.27104715,0

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Wisconsin; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2126; Box or Roll Num

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1963
    Event Place: Waupaca, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA
    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] Wisconsin, U.S., Death Index, 1959-1997
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Oshkosh Northwestern; Publication Date: 9 May 1963; Publication Place: Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America; ,0.5009089,0.27104715,0

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waupaca, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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