Joseph Aaron BURNS
Birth:
1786
Ringgold, Washington, Maryland
Death:
30 Apr 1842
Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Marriage:
Abt 1811
Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Father:
Mother:
Sources:
Ancestry.com
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Notes:
-His headstone and other records just say Aaron.
-His headstone says,"Sacred to the memory of Aaron Burns, Esq. departed 30 Apr 1842, 53 years".
-Another record states that he died at Williamsburg, Woodbury TWP, Huntingdon Co, PA.
-Will dated April 11, 1842, Codicil dated April 18, 1842. Probated at Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, PA. on May 4, 1842; filed in Blair County, PA. on November 28, 1854. Joseph Stewart Patterson Harris and S. Alexander McKarney were named Executors.
-Williamsburg, PA was incorporated as a Borough in 1827. In 1828 an election washeld, at which time the following officials were chosen; Burgess, William Spear; Council, George Slayman, Aaron Burns, Nathaniel Steel, Henry Lower, Frederick Menner; High Constable, Samuel Fluke; Borough Constable, James A. Kerr; Overseers of the Poor, William Spear and Andrew Thompson; Supervisors, Christian Contz (?Sp, possibly Coutz) and John Weaver- Blair County 75th Anniversary Chapter XXX,Altoona Tribune, issue of April 1, 1921.
-Lot owners in Williamsburg, PA. included in 1800, Henry Burns and Earnest Burns.
-Will Book #4 Page 269, recorded in book 6 page 482. D.J. dated 4/11/1842, to Alexander McKinney and Joseph S.P. Harris for the use of Joseph Burns, 11056 acresin Allegheny Township, for use of Joseph Burns for full term of his
natural life.
D.J. dated 4/11/1842 David S. Rhule and Joseph S.P. Harris for use of Abbat I. and Mary Ann Rhules, 279 acres in Woodbury Township. D.J. dated 4/11/1842, to Dr.Alex McKinney for use of Rachel McKinney 150 acres in
Woodbury Township. D.J. dated 4/11/1842, to Joseph S.P. Harris, for use of SarahAnn Burns 105 acres in Morris Township, 181 acres in Morris township.
D.J. dated 4/11/1842, to Joseph S.P. Harris and Alex McKinney for use of Mary Harris (wife of Joseph S.P. Harris), 208 acres in Morris Township. Buried at the Old German Reformed Cemetary.
-The Old German Reformed Cemetery was the first cemetery in Williamsburg. It wason Second Street, where the old Stone Church stood. When the log church was first used as a place of worship by the German people of Williamsburg, the cemeterywas already in use. It seems that the one lot was used as a cemetery shortly after the deed was given by Jacob Ake in 1799. The cemetery is now in a back yard,down an alley. It is very hard to find. The grave markers of John "Aaron" and Anna Mary are still very visible. The cemetery is not marked.
I saw the extract from the will at the Huntingdon Historical Library.
BURNS, AARON, late of Williamsburg. Will dated Apr 11, 1842; probated May 4, 1842. Sarah Anne (under 21), Mary intermarried with Joseph S.P. Harris, Rachel Rebecca intermarried with Dr. Alexander McKamey, Joseph (under age 21); Grand child:Mary Ann Rhule, Jonathan Albert Rhule (both under age 21), "their mother deceased"; names mentioned regarding land transactions: David Stephens occupying Williamsburg house, Andrew Thompson, Jonathan B. Reigart, David Yingling, Adam Mooney, Henry Harbison, Daniel Lower, July Ann Metz, Joh Ake, Joseph Ake, Samuel Gagahan, Jacob and John Kinsel, Jacob Burket "who was married to on of the heir".
Executors: both sons-in-law or Adolphus Patterson, Jonathan K. Nedd, Joseph S.P.Harris.
Witnesses: Robert Alexander, Simon Barr. Page 169, 271
Codicil to the above will regarding method of administration.
Witnesses: Robert Alexander, Simon Barr. April 11, 1842; probated May 4 1842. Page 271.
Letters of Administration with will annexed granted to Joseph S.P. Harris and Alexander McKamey on estate of Aaron Burns, late of Williamsburg. Sureties: A. Patterson, Abraham Shenefelt. May 4, 1842. Page 271, 272.
Probably was the attorney of Anna Mary's nephew, Jacob Rodkey (see note under John Rodkey, Sr.) at Orphans Court. Attorney listed was A. Burns. This was in 1833.
In reference to John Rodkey - In Docket D, page 365, File W, No. 129, November term, 1837, there can be found the petition of Aaron Burns, showing that he sold 234 acres, adjoining lands of Joseph Christy, Adam Albaugh, and Christian Snyder, to Henry Stiffler, for the sum of $3,530.47, at public sale held Monday, Oct. 16, 1837. In this petition, it is stated that 120 acres of the 234 were cleared and that there was a log house and a log barn.
Anna Mary RODKEY
Birth:
10 Apr 1788
Pennsylvania
Death:
9 May 1841
Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Father:
Mother:
Notes:
Died at her residence.
Her headstone says,"Sacred to the memory of Anna Mary, consort of A. Burns, Esq.departed 9 May 1942, 53 years, 22 days." The headstone was still very visible in 1995 and 2005.
She is buried next to her husband.
Her temple work was done only as Anna Mary.
Children
Marriage
1
Birth:
14 Feb 1813
Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Death:
7 Aug 1832
2
Birth:
19 May 1815
Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Death:
10 Apr 1860
Blair, Pennsylvania
Notes:
I also have this name as Anna Mary Burns Rodkey.
Her temple work was done as Mary Burns.
3
Birth:
1820
Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Death:
1902
4
Birth:
12 Nov 1825
Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Death:
18 Mar 1893
(Burns Crossing) Allegheny Twp, Blair, Pennsylvania
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 hisdeath 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 stopat Burn's crossing. Returning train will arrive in Altoona at 5:17P.M.
5
Birth:
Abt 1828
Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Death:
Notes:
Aaron left her the house occupied by David Stevens in the upper end of Williamsburg.
Originally I had her husband as Colonel George W. Harris. I have been unable to confirm this. I have 2 family trees with George W. Patterson.
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Joseph Aaron Burns - Anna Mary Rodkey
Joseph Aaron Burns
was born at Ringgold, Washington, Maryland 1786.
His parents were Johann Ernest Burns and Amelia Gerlach.
He married Anna Mary Rodkey Abt 1811 at Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania . Anna Mary Rodkey was born at Pennsylvania 10 Apr 1788 daughter of Elias Rattge and Rosina Barbara Esteferro .
They were the parents of 5
children:
Catherine Rosanna Burns
born 14 Feb 1813.
Anna Mary Burns
born 19 May 1815.
Rachel Rebecca Burns
born 1820.
Joseph George Washington Burns
born 12 Nov 1825.
Sarah Ann Burns
born Abt 1828.
Joseph Aaron Burns died 30 Apr 1842 at Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania .
Anna Mary Rodkey died 9 May 1841 at Williamsburg, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania .