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Pierce Perry Burns 1836–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1836

Birth Location: Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 9 May 1908

Death Location: Hammonds Plains, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Michael Byrne\Burns

Mother: Mary Shanahan

Spouse(s): Margaret Doyle

Children(s): Michael Burns, William Burns, Emma Burns, Mary Burns, Catherine Burns, Patrick Burns, Edmund Burns

In 1836, Pierce Perry Burns entered the world in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Michael Byrne Burns And Mary Shanahan. In 1871, Pierce Perry Burns resided in Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia. In 1881, Pierce Perry Burns resided in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Pierce Perry Burns married Margaret Doyle, and had children including Catherine Margaret Burns, Edmund Alexander Burns, Emma Burns, Mary Elizabeth Burns, Michael Burns, Patrick James Burns, William Burns. Pierce Perry Burns passed away in 1908 in Hammonds Plains, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1836, Pierce Perry Burns entered the world in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Michael Byrne Burns And Mary Shanahan.
  • In 1871, Pierce Perry Burns resided in Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia.
  • In 1881, Pierce Perry Burns resided in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Pierce Perry Burns married Margaret Doyle, and had children including Catherine Margaret Burns, Edmund Alexander Burns, Emma Burns, Mary Elizabeth Burns, Michael Burns, Patrick James Burns, William Burns.
  • Pierce Perry Burns passed away in 1908 in Hammonds Plains, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Pierce Burns's Ancestors

Self
Pierce Burns
1836–1908
Birth Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Michael Byrne\Burns
1799–1884
Ireland
Mary Shanahan
1804–1887
Ireland
Grandparents
James Byrne
1769–1851
Wicklow, Ireland
Mary Cavanagh
1770–
Wicklow, Ireland
Michael Shanahan
1780–
Tipperary, Ireland
Johanna
1786–1842
County Tipperary, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Pierce Burns's Descendants

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Pierce (Perry) Burns (18 Aug 1836–9 May 1908) m. Margaret Doyle (6 Apr 1841–25 March 1917)
  1. 1. Michael Burns 1870–1896
  2. 2. William Burns 1870–1934 m. Honora (Ann (Nora)) Cashin 1873–1972
    1. 1. Michael (Pierce) Burns 1901–
    2. 2. John (Arthur) Burns 1904–1926
    3. 3. William (E.) Burns 1905–1988 m. Jacqueline Fleet 1900–1983
      1. 1. Elaine (Joan) Burns 1937–1992
    4. 4. Edward Burns 1909–1975 m. Victoria (Mae) Burns 1910–1971
    5. 5. James (Doyle) Burns 1911–1996 m. Ellen (Margaret) Campbell 1909–1973
    6. 6. Marguerite Burns 1903–1965
  3. 3. Emma Burns 1872–1935
  4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Burns 1878–1971
  5. 5. Catherine (Margaret) Burns 1881–1972
  6. 6. Patrick (James) Burns 1874–1881
  7. 7. Edmund (Alexander) Burns 1877–1881

Pierce Burns's Timeline

6 Records

1836
18 Aug 1836
Birth of Pierce Perry Burns in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
abt 1871
Age 35
Pierce Perry Burns resided here in Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia
Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia
1881
1881
Age 45
Pierce Perry Burns resided here in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 55
Pierce Perry Burns resided here in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 65
Pierce Perry Burns resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1908
9 May 1908
Age 72
Death of Pierce Perry Burns in Hammonds Plains, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hammonds Plains, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1836
    Event Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10553; Page: 15; Family No: 1

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada, Year: 1881; Census Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Roll: C_13169; Page: 15; Family No: 60

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6315; Family No: 35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Hammond Plains, Halifax (County/Comté), Nova Scotia; Page: 5; Family No: 40

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 May 1908
    Event Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hammonds Plains, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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