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William M Burns 1896–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 06 Sep 1896

Birth Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 16 Apr 1952

Death Location: Weatherford, Custer County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Burns

Mother: Leonie Smith

Spouse(s): Bessie Turneus

Children(s): Adrian Burns, Roy Burns, Orville Burns

In 1896, William M Burns entered the world in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Burns And Leonie M Smith. In 1900, William M Burns resided in Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA. In 1910, William M Burns resided in Tepee, Texas, Oklahoma, USA. William M Burns married Bessie L Turneus, and had children including Adrian Wayne Burns, Orville Denton Burns, Roy Dale Burns. William M Burns passed away in 1952 in Weatherford, Custer County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1896, William M Burns entered the world in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA, born to Benjamin Franklin Burns And Leonie M Smith.
  • In 1900, William M Burns resided in Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1910, William M Burns resided in Tepee, Texas, Oklahoma, USA.
  • William M Burns married Bessie L Turneus, and had children including Adrian Wayne Burns, Orville Denton Burns, Roy Dale Burns.
  • William M Burns passed away in 1952 in Weatherford, Custer County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Burns
1863–1937
Birth Location: Salesville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
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Leonie Smith
1861–1930
Birth Location: Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Bessie Turneus
1893–1977
Birth Location: Meade Center, Kansas, USA
BT

Children(s)

Adrian Burns
1917–1995
Birth Location: Geary, Blane, Oklahoma, USA
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Roy Burns
1919–1982
Birth Location: Geary, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
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Orville Burns
1920–1945
Birth Location: Geary, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
OB

William Burns's Ancestors

Self
William Burns
1896–1952
Birth Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
Benjamin Franklin Burns
1863–1937
Salesville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
Leonie (M) Smith
1861–1930
Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Denton Smith) Capt
1837–1889
Jackson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Mary (Ellen) Cloyd
1841–1914
Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Garrett Smith
1810–1879
Rebecca Denton
1817–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Smith
1777–1852
Gillie Moore
1780–1850

William Burns's Descendants

1.
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William (M) Burns (06 Sep 1896–16 Apr 1952) m. Bessie (L.) Turneus (19 Jan 1893–29 Apr 1977)
  1. 1. Adrian (Wayne) Burns 1917–1995 m. Opal ((Inez) Laverne) Thomason 1921–
    1. 1. Gary (Lynn) Burns 1946–1970
    2. 2. Larry (Dean Burns) Sr 1950–2020
  2. 2. Roy (Dale) Burns 1919–1982 m. Marjorie Hodges 1920–1995
  3. 3. Orville (Denton) Burns 1920–1945

William Burns's Timeline

7 Records

1896
06 Sep 1896
Birth of William M Burns in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
William M Burns resided here in Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
William M Burns resided here in Tepee, Texas, Oklahoma, USA
Tepee, Texas, Oklahoma, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 21
William M Burns resided here in Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA
Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
William M Burns resided here in Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
William M Burns resided here in Weatherford, Custer, Oklahoma, USA
Weatherford, Custer, Oklahoma, USA
1952
16 Apr 1952
Age 56
Death of William M Burns in Weatherford, Custer, Oklahoma, USA
Weatherford, Custer, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 06 Sep 1896
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, 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 (4th Registration) For the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1453; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 20
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Weatherford, Custer, Oklahoma; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2341635
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Blaine County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241335
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tepee, Texas, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1273; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0264; FHL microfilm: 1375286
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1241335

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tepee, Texas, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tepee, Texas, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1273; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0264; FHL microfilm: 1375286

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oklahoma; Registration County: Blaine County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1453; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Weatherford, Custer, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Weatherford, Custer, Oklahoma; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2341635

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Weatherford, Oklahoma, 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 (4th Registration) For the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1952
    Event Place: Weatherford, Custer, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Weatherford, Custer County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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