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Robert Samuel Burns 1858–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Dec 1858

Birth Location: Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 13 May 1936

Death Location: Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Samuel Burns

Mother: Temperance Burns

Spouse(s): Mary Burns

Children(s): Fielden Burns, Robert Jr, Stella Burns, Elmer Burns, Frank Burns, Earl Burns, Roy Burns, Edward Burns

Robert Samuel Burns was born in 1858 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America, the child of Samuel Burns And Temperance Tennessee Burns. In 1900, Robert Samuel Burns resided in Venice, Madison, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Robert Samuel Burns resided in Granite Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA. Robert Samuel Burns married Mary Elizabeth Burns, and had children including Earl Robert Burns, Edward E Burns, Elmer W Burns, Fielden Burns, Frank Austin Burns, Robert Samuel Burns Jr, Roy John Burns, Stella E Burns. Robert Samuel Burns passed away in 1936 in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Robert Samuel Burns was born in 1858 in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America, the child of Samuel Burns And Temperance Tennessee Burns.
  • In 1900, Robert Samuel Burns resided in Venice, Madison, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert Samuel Burns resided in Granite Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA.
  • Robert Samuel Burns married Mary Elizabeth Burns, and had children including Earl Robert Burns, Edward E Burns, Elmer W Burns, Fielden Burns, Frank Austin Burns, Robert Samuel Burns Jr, Roy John Burns, Stella E Burns.
  • Robert Samuel Burns passed away in 1936 in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Burns's Ancestors

Self
Robert Burns
1858–1936
Birth Place: Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Samuel Burns
1834–1871
Dumbartonshire, Scotland
Temperance ("Tennessee") Burns
1833–1899
Knoxville, TN, USA
Grandparents
Lachlan Burns
1807–
Ireland
Sarah (Ann) Brislane
1808–1897
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Burns's Descendants

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Robert (Samuel) Burns (9 Dec 1858–13 May 1936) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Burns (Abt 1858–28 Dec 1913)
  1. 1. Fielden Burns 1896–1962 m. Eleanor Brueggest 1893–1980
    1. 1. Ruth Burns 1928–2012
    2. 2. Barbara (M Murphy) Jr 1920– m. Thomas (A.) K 1918–1981
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) Harris 1947–2014
      2. 2. C. (A.) Murphy 1950–1999
  2. 2. Robert (Samuel Burns) Jr 1883–1951
  3. 3. Stella (E) Burns 1885–1962
  4. 4. Elmer (W) Burns 1887–
  5. 5. Frank (Austin) Burns 1890–
  6. 6. Earl (Robert) Burns 1898–1954
  7. 7. Roy (John) Burns 1893–1964
  8. 8. Edward (E) Burns 1899–1974

Robert Burns's Timeline

7 Records

1858
9 Dec 1858
Birth of Robert Samuel Burns in Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 42
Robert Samuel Burns resided here in Venice, Madison, Illinois, USA
Venice, Madison, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Robert Samuel Burns resided here in Granite Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
Granite Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 72
Robert Samuel Burns resided here in Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
1936
10 May 1936
Age 78
Death of Robert Samuel Burns in Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
1936
13 May 1936
Age 78
Death of Robert Samuel Burns in Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
1936
13 May 1936
Age 78
Burial of Robert Samuel Burns in Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1858
    Event Place: Marion, Williamson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Venice, Madison, Illinois; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0070
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Granite Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_310; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1374323
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Venice, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Venice, Madison, Illinois; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0070

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Granite Ward 1, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Granite Ward 1, Madison, Illinois; Roll: T624_310; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0059; FHL microfilm: 1374323

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Granite City, Madison, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1936
    Event Place: Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1936
    Event Place: Granite City, Madison, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 May 1936
    Event Place: Granite City, Madison County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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