Joseph George Washington BURNS
Birth:
12 Nov 1825
Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Death:
18 Mar 1893
(Burns Crossing) Allegheny Twp, Blair, Pennsylvania
Burial:
Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Township, Blair, Pennsylvania
Marriage:
24 Dec 1846
Burns Crossing, Blair, Pennsylvania
Father:
Mother:
Sources:
Census
Notes:
* Huntingdon County was changed to Blair Co.
I also have a different marriage date: Nov 24, 1846.
Listed in Allegheny Township Business Notices (1873).
I have seen the headstone. They are buried just to the side of the little service building.
1880 United States Federal Census about Joseph G. W. Burns
Name: Joseph G. W. Burns
Home in 1880: Allegheny, Blair, Pennsylvania
Age: 54
Estimated birth year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Margaret Burns
Father's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Cannot read/write: Blind: Deaf and dumb: Otherwise disabled: Idiotic or insane:
Household Members: Name Age
Joseph G. W. Burns 54
Margaret Burns 54
Elizabeth Burns 25
Margaret Burns 23
Lulu Burns 20
Sarah Burns 17
Sattie Burns 15
Joseph Burns 13
Robert Burns 8
Currie M. Burns 11
From Soldiers of Blair County:
Joseph G.W. Burns
Served in the Civil War as a Private Co. A. Independent Battalion, PA. Militia, enlisted July 3, 1863.
Transferred to Company F, Independent Battalion, PA. Militia and discharged August 8, 1863.
Served as a Private Co. A. 87th PA Volunteer Infantry from August 2, 1864 until June 30, 1865.
Born November 12, 1825, died March 18, 1893. Buried Carson Valley Cemetery, Duncansville, Balir County, PA. Section A.
Altoona Mirror editions of Monday, March 20, 1893
Joseph G.W. Burns
Died at his home, near Canan's Station, on the Hollisaysburg branch road, at 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Mr. Burns was the only son of Aaron Burn, of Williamsburg, this county, in which place he was born December 1824, being at the time of his death in his 69th year.
He was one of the original members of the Collinsville church, which was organized by Rev. Dr. Henry Baker. In his dying hours his spiritual wants were administered to by Rev. E. D. Weigle, of the First Lutheran Church of this city. Deceased was the father of twelve children, of whom Mrs. W.B. Stahl and Mrs. R.R. Robinson preceded him to the grave. The following survive:
Mrs. D.S. Kerr, of this city;
Mrs. W.P. Zeigler of Williamsport,
Mrs. D.S. Gibboney, of Duncansville;
Mrs. R.C. Stiffler, of Stiffler station;
Mrs. Ed. P. Gamble, of Altoona;
Mrs. J.B. Tarr, of Canan Station;
Mrs. A. Carnahan of Hagerstown, MD;
J. Harris Burns, of Altoona;
Cora M. Burns, at home
Robert C. Burns, living at home.
The following sisters also survive:
Mrs. Sarah Hewitt and Mrs. Rachel Cober of Williamsburg.
In addition to the above, 22 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren survive.
The funeral services will be held at his late home tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, and will be conducted by Rev. E.D. Weigle, assisted by Rev. J.F. Hartman.
Persons desiring to attned the funeral will take the 1:50 train, which will stop at Burn's crossing. Returning train will arrive in Altoona at 5:17P.M.
Margaret Laird HARRIS
Birth:
24 May 1825
McConnellsburg, Fulton, Pennsylvania
Death:
13 Apr 1893
(Burns Crossing) Allegheny Twp, Blair, Pennsylvania
Burial:
Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Township, Blair, Pennsylvania
Father:
Mother:
Sources:
Census
Notes:
AFN: QFB8 - PD.
I also have the death date as Apr 18, 1893.
I have seen the headstone and took the headstone date.
There was an infant with the parents, ??????.
I have something about Carson Valley.
Alttona Mirror editions of Thursday April 13, 1893.
MRS JOSEPH G.W. BURNS DIES SUDDENLY AT HER HOME NEAR CANAN'S STATION
Mrs. Jos. G.W. Burns, an aged lady, died suddenly, of paralysis, at 11:30 o'clofk this morning at her residence near Canan's Station, on the Hollidaysburg branch road. Her husband died on teh 18th of last month. The deceased was a member of the First Lutheran Church of this city. She was the mother of twelve children, of whom whom Mrs. W.B. Stahl and Mrs. R.R. Robinson preceded her to the grave. The other children are listed, the same as in Joseph G.W.'s obit, except it had Mrs. M. Carnahan, of Hagerstown, MD.
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
17 Oct 1847
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
23 Nov 1890
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
Notes:
I also have this as Florence. The 1880 census has this as Floriene. They were living in Altoon during the 1880 census.
Vital Death Information
Date
23 NOV 1890
Location
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Description
"Mammary Gland Cancer". Disease noticed FEB 1890; ill 8 mos. after surgery & three weeks' treatment Rome, New York-eminent Dr. Kingsley.
2
Birth:
10 Mar 1849
Burns Crossing, Allegheny Twp, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
21 Mar 1892
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
Notes:
The birthplace may have been Burns Station, which could also be the Burns Homestead.
She was of Eldorado, Blair, PA.
They were married by Reverend Charns, Methodist Episcopal Church.
Family Data Collection - Individual Records about Clara Sylvania Carrie Burns
Name: Clara Sylvania Carrie Burns
Spouse: Clara Sylvania Carrie Burns
Parents: Joseph Burns, Margaret Laird Harris
Birth Place: Blair, Burns Station, PA
Birth Date: 10 Mar 1849
Marriage Place: Altoona, Blair, PA
Marriage Date: 24 Dec 1874
Death Place: Altoona, Blair, PA
Death Date: 21 Mar 1892
3
Birth:
18 Dec 1851
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
1922
Notes:
Could also be Annie, or Anne. Census had Anna.
Only had one child.
Home address: Burns Ave. Eldorado, Altoona, PA.
I also have No. 2208, 8th Ave. Altoona
** There is a Merville Burns with them, listed as grandson. Born about 1891??? (He was Merville Burns Seefeld.
4
Birth:
27 Apr 1854
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
27 Jan 1929
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Notes:
Home address: 30 Ross St. Williamsport, PA.
I also have a Marriage date of Nov. 20, 1881.
1900 census stated she only had 2 children, both living.
1910 said she only had 2 children , both alive.
5
Birth:
1 Mar 1856
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
1921
Notes:
Information gotten from the headstone. Home address: Duncansville, PA.
Had 3 children, all living in 1910.
6
Birth:
8 Mar 1858
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
7 Feb 1941
Cross Keys, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Notes:
First name could also be Jeannette, or Jennetta. She was apparently called Jennie.
Home address: Cross Keys, RFD #1, Duncansville, PA
She was buried the Sunday after her death. I have a telegram sent to W.S. Robeson, from A.B. Carnehan about this.
1900 - had 2 children, both alive.
1910 - widowed
1920 - widowed. Head of household in Allegheny.
1930 - lived by herself.
7
Birth:
12 Feb 1860
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Burial:
Fairview Cemetery, Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania
Notes:
1900 - had 2 children, both alive.
RFD #1. I also have a birthdate of Feb. 10, 1860 (Horace-John Aaron Burns).
I also have Lula.
1860 census had Luella.
8
Birth:
2 Mar 1862
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
22 Feb 1899
Notes:
Information obtained from the headstone.
I also have a marriage date of 1870, but I don't remember where I got it from.
9
Birth:
26 May 1864
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
17 Oct 1935
Notes:
Home address: Burns Crossing RFD #1, Duncansville, PA. I also have it as Sattia.
Was called Grace in the 1930 census.
10
Birth:
29 Jul 1866
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
27 Feb 1928
Notes:
1910 - he was a gardener for a track farm.
1920 - manager at a truck farm
Religion: Christian Scientist.
Occupation: Farmer and Truck Gardner.
Home address: Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing RFD #1, Duncansville, PA.
He had no children with Grace Stoner. Buried in 035-30.
11
Birth:
29 Jul 1869
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
Jul 1947
Notes:
Home address: Seventh Ave.
Altoona, PA.
She was a teacher.
I have one account of her birthdate as 29 Jul 1866. This would put her as a twin with Joseph Harris. I have the current birthdate from Horace (John Aaron Burns).
12
Robert Crawford Irwin BURNS
Birth:
25 Sep 1871
Burns Homestead, Burns Crossing, Duncansville, Blair, Pennsylvania
Death:
1948
Marr:
Notes:
Never married.
Occupation: Farmer and Truck Gardener.
Religion: Christian Scientist.
Home address: Burns Crossing, Canon Station, RFD #1,
Duncansville, PA.
This death date was in pencil ?????.
I saw the headstone and took the date off of it. Buried with his parents.
Living with his brother Joseph H. Burns during the 1910 Miracode index, in Blair.
13
Blocked
Birth:
Death:
Blocked
Marr:
Notes:
I'm not sure who this child is, just a grave marked infant son of JGW Burns.
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Joseph George Washington Burns - Margaret Laird Harris
Joseph George Washington Burns
was born at Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania 12 Nov 1825.
His parents were Joseph Aaron Burns and Anna Mary Rodkey.
He married Margaret Laird Harris 24 Dec 1846 at Burns Crossing, Blair, Pennsylvania . Margaret Laird Harris was born at McConnellsburg, Fulton, Pennsylvania 24 May 1825 daughter of William Washington Harris and Elizabeth Steuart .
They were the parents of 13
children:
Floriene E. Burns
born 17 Oct 1847.
Clara Sylvania Burns
born 10 Mar 1849.
Anna M. Burns
born 18 Dec 1851.
Elizabeth Harris Burns
born 27 Apr 1854.
Margaret V. Burns
born 1 Mar 1856.
Jeanetta Bell Burns
born 8 Mar 1858.
Louise (Luella?) H. Burns
born 12 Feb 1860.
Sarah Laura Burns
born 2 Mar 1862.
Suttia Grace Burns
born 26 May 1864.
Joseph Harris Burns
born 29 Jul 1866.
Cora M. Burns
born 29 Jul 1869.
Robert Crawford Irwin Burns
born 25 Sep 1871.
Blocked
Joseph George Washington Burns died 18 Mar 1893 at (Burns Crossing) Allegheny Twp, Blair, Pennsylvania .
Margaret Laird Harris died 13 Apr 1893 at (Burns Crossing) Allegheny Twp, Blair, Pennsylvania .