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William Burns 1870–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1870/71

Birth Location: Nova Scotia

Death Date: 25 Jan 1934

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

Father: Pierce Burns

Mother: Margaret Doyle

Spouse(s): Honora Cashin

Children(s): Michael Burns, John Burns, William Burns, Edward Burns, James Burns, Marguerite Burns

In 1870, William Burns entered the world in Nova Scotia, born to Pierce Perry Burns And Margaret Doyle. In 1871, William Burns resided in Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia. In 1881, William Burns resided in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. William Burns married Honora Ann Nora Cashin, and had children including Edward Burns, James Doyle Burns, John Arthur Burns, Marguerite Burns, Michael Pierce Burns, William E Burns. William Burns passed away in 1934 in Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1870, William Burns entered the world in Nova Scotia, born to Pierce Perry Burns And Margaret Doyle.
  • In 1871, William Burns resided in Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia.
  • In 1881, William Burns resided in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • William Burns married Honora Ann Nora Cashin, and had children including Edward Burns, James Doyle Burns, John Arthur Burns, Marguerite Burns, Michael Pierce Burns, William E Burns.
  • William Burns passed away in 1934 in Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Burns's Ancestors

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William Burns
1870–1934
Birth Place: Nova Scotia
Parents
Pierce Perry Burns
1836–1908
Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Margaret Doyle
1841–1917
Nova Scotia
Grandparents
Michael Byrne\Burns
1799–1884
Ireland
Mary Shanahan
1804–1887
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
James Byrne
1769–1851
Mary Cavanagh
1770–
Michael Shanahan
1780–
Johanna
1786–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Burns's Descendants

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William Burns (3 Oct 1870/71–25 Jan 1934) m. Honora (Ann (Nora)) Cashin (Feb 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

William Burns's Timeline

8 Records

1870
3 Oct 1870/71
Birth of William Burns in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
1871
abt 1871
Age 1
William Burns resided here in Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia
Hammonds Plains, Halifax West, Nova Scotia
1881
1881
Age 11
William Burns resided here in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1891
1891
Age 21
William Burns resided here in Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hammonds Plains, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 31
William Burns resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1911
1911
Age 41
William Burns resided here in , Halifax, Nova Scotia
, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 51
William Burns resided here in 21 Morris St, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
21 Morris St, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1934
25 Jan 1934
Age 64
Death of William Burns in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 187071
    Event Place: Nova Scotia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Hammond Plains, Halifax (CountyComté), Nova Scotia; Page: 5; Family No: 40
    [3] 1911 Census of Canada
    [4] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    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: 16

    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

    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: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Halifax, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 21 Morris St, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Census Place: 43, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jan 1934
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia, Canada, Deaths, 1864-1877, 1890-1965, Nova Scotia Archives; Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Death Registrations: 1864–1877; 1908–1967; Volume Number: 160; Page Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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