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Rosanna Burns 1815–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Aug 1815

Birth Location: Franklin, Venango Co., PA

Death Date: 28 Apr 1879

Death Location: Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: General Burns

Mother:

Spouse(s): William Amberson

Children(s): Mary Amberson, Jane Amberson, James Amberson, Presley Amberson, Sarah Amberson

In 1815, Rosanna Burns entered the world in Franklin, Venango Co., PA, born to General James Burns And Jane Downey. In 1850, Rosanna Burns resided in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Rosanna Burns resided in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. Rosanna Burns married William Smith Amberson, and had children including James Burns Amberson, Jane Downey Amberson, Mary Elizabeth Amberson, Presley Neville Amberson, Sarah Cunningham Amberson. Rosanna Burns passed away in 1879 in Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Rosanna Burns entered the world in Franklin, Venango Co., PA, born to General James Burns And Jane Downey.
  • In 1850, Rosanna Burns resided in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Rosanna Burns resided in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Rosanna Burns married William Smith Amberson, and had children including James Burns Amberson, Jane Downey Amberson, Mary Elizabeth Amberson, Presley Neville Amberson, Sarah Cunningham Amberson.
  • Rosanna Burns passed away in 1879 in Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Rosanna Burns's Ancestors

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Rosanna Burns
1815–1879
Birth Place: Franklin, Venango Co., PA
Parents
General James Burns
1786–
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rosanna Burns's Descendants

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Rosanna Burns (15 Aug 1815–28 Apr 1879) m. William (Smith) Amberson (11 Nov 1816–16 Jun 1888)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Amberson 1850–1855
  2. 2. Jane (Downey) Amberson 1848–1851
  3. 3. James (Burns) Amberson 1845–1943 m. Mary (Kathrine) Good 1852–1935
    1. 1. William (Smith) Amberson 1877–1983
    2. 2. Jean (Downey) Amberson 1893–1993
    3. 3. Mary (Eva) Amberson 1874–1967
    4. 4. James (Burns Amberson) Jr 1890–1979 m. Margaret (Towell) Goldsmith 1897–1987 m. Rebecca (Jillman) Steen 1890–1969
      1. 1. Mary (Priscilla) Amberson 1925–
      2. 2. James (Burns Amberson) III 1920–2009
    5. 5. Gurney (Good) Amberson 1879–1973
    6. 6. Kathrine (Good) Amberson 1891–1990
    7. 7. Ruth (Dietrich) Amberson 1883–1892
  4. 4. Presley (Neville) Amberson 1855–1943 m. Margaret (Isabel) Ruthrauff 1864–1942
    1. 1. Rosanna (Burns) Amberson 1902–1990
    2. 2. William (Ruthrauff) Amberson 1894–1976 m. Grace Dorsett 1895–1957
      1. 1. Margaret Amberson 1925–2006
  5. 5. Sarah (Cunningham) Amberson 1847–1925

Rosanna Burns's Timeline

4 Records

1815
15 Aug 1815
Birth of Rosanna Burns in Franklin, Venango Co., PA
Franklin, Venango Co., PA
1850
1850
Age 35
Rosanna Burns resided here in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 55
Rosanna Burns resided here in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1879
28 Apr 1879
Age 64
Death of Rosanna Burns in Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1815
    Event Place: Franklin, Venango Co., PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 052701-055400
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 054001-057000
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1346; Page: 644B; Family History Library Film: 552845
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_781; Page: 163B; Image: 332
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_781; Page: 163B; Image: 332

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1346; Page: 644B; Family History Library Film: 552845

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1879
    Event Place: Waynesboro, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waynesboro, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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