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William Clarence Burns 1928–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jul 1928

Birth Location: McGehee Desh, Arkansas

Death Date: 15 Apr 1985

Death Location: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Willie Burns

Mother: Esther Morris

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In 1928, William Clarence Burns entered the world in McGehee Desh, Arkansas, born to Willie C Burns And Esther E Morris. In 1935, William Clarence Burns resided in Collins, Drew, Arkansas. In 1940, William Clarence Burns resided in Collins Township, Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA. William Clarence Burns married Mary Ailene Thomas. William Clarence Burns passed away in 1985 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1928, William Clarence Burns entered the world in McGehee Desh, Arkansas, born to Willie C Burns And Esther E Morris.
  • In 1935, William Clarence Burns resided in Collins, Drew, Arkansas.
  • In 1940, William Clarence Burns resided in Collins Township, Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA.
  • William Clarence Burns married Mary Ailene Thomas.
  • William Clarence Burns passed away in 1985 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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William Burns's Ancestors

Self
William Burns
1928–1985
Birth Place: McGehee Desh, Arkansas
Parents
Willie C Burns
1903–
Arkansas
Esther (E) Morris
1907–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Burns's Timeline

5 Records

1928
29 Jul 1928
Birth of William Clarence Burns in McGehee Desh, Arkansas
McGehee Desh, Arkansas
1935
1935
Age 7
William Clarence Burns resided here in Collins, Drew, Arkansas
Collins, Drew, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 12
William Clarence Burns resided here in Collins Township, Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Collins Township, Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 22
William Clarence Burns resided here in Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1985
15 Apr 1985
Age 57
Death of William Clarence Burns
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jul 1928
    Event Place: McGehee Desh, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1951; Film: #6
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Collins, Drew, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Collins Township, Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Collins, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Collins, Drew, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1985
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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