Carolyn, You would happen to be related to any Elliott's in Ohio would you? steve -----Original Message----- From: Burnsgenealogy1@aol.com [mailto:Burnsgenealogy1@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 3:21 PM To: BURNS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BURNS] re:Obit Gabe Burns Wellston, OH 1929 WELLSTON TELEGRAM Wellston, Ohio Thursday, March 21, 1929 GABE BURNS DIES AT HOME HERE BEFORE MIDNIGHT Had Lived in Wellston For about Half Century-Father of 12 Gabe Burns, for about 50 years a resident of Wellston, sied at his home on north Railroad ave. at 11:50 o'clock last night, Wednesday. He had been in failing health for some time, and heart trouble was the cause of his demise. Since the death of his wife in May, 1927 he has lived alone most of the time, although tenderly cared by his daughter Mrs. Ed Collins. Mr. Burns was the father of 12 children, of whom five have preceded their parents in death. Those who survive are Mrs. Ed Collins of Wellston, Mrs. Mary Steube of Columbus, George Burns of Dayton, and James, Edward, Harry and Howard of Shelburne, Ind. No funeral arrangements will be made until George Burns arrives from Dayton this morning. In his earlier life Mr. Burns worked on the railroad, but in recent years he has had no employment. Thanks again to the wonderful people at the Jackson Co., Library in Wellston, OH From: Carolyn Elliott Kelly and Kathleen Burns Tarrh

WELLSTON TELEGRAM Wellston, Ohio Thursday, March 21, 1929 GABE BURNS DIES AT HOME HERE BEFORE MIDNIGHT Had Lived in Wellston For about Half Century-Father of 12 Gabe Burns, for about 50 years a resident of Wellston, sied at his home on north Railroad ave. at 11:50 o'clock last night, Wednesday. He had been in failing health for some time, and heart trouble was the cause of his demise. Since the death of his wife in May, 1927 he has lived alone most of the time, although tenderly cared by his daughter Mrs. Ed Collins. Mr. Burns was the father of 12 children, of whom five have preceded their parents in death. Those who survive are Mrs. Ed Collins of Wellston, Mrs. Mary Steube of Columbus, George Burns of Dayton, and James, Edward, Harry and Howard of Shelburne, Ind. No funeral arrangements will be made until George Burns arrives from Dayton this morning. In his earlier life Mr. Burns worked on the railroad, but in recent years he has had no employment. Thanks again to the wonderful people at the Jackson Co., Library in Wellston, OH From: Carolyn Elliott Kelly and Kathleen Burns Tarrh

Anyone have info on this family? I have conflict in info that Melissa was born in WVA from other sources; her father's name on Death cert is George Loving and mother's name is "unk" as well as their birthplaces. Wellston Telegram, May 12, 1927 (Wellston, Jackson CO., OH) LIVED HERE 44 YEARS Mrs. Gabe Burns Dies Attack of Pneumonia is Fatal to Mother of Large Family Mrs. Martha Burns, for 44 years a resident of Wellston, died at her home on north Railroad ave., Sunday morning after an illness of 10 days with pneumonia. At her bedside were her husband, Gabe Burns, and her children who had been called home. Mrs. Burns was born near Hamden Furnace 70 years ago, her family name being Loving. She was a faithful member of the U. B. church from which funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. W. F. Rutherford officiated. Buried in the Hamden Cemetery beside four babies who died in infancy. Surviving her are her sorrowing husband, the children, Edward, Harry and James of Shelburne, Ind., George of Dayton, an adopted son, Howard of Shelburn, Mrs. Mary Steube of Columbus and Mrs. Bessie Collinsof this city. The oldest son died in Dayton seven years ago. Her sisters are Mrs. John Thompson, Hamden, Mrs. Arthur Harper of Ray, and Mrs. James Dean of Walker, W.Va. She also leaves 9 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Hello, I am seeking information on John N. BATES and Martha E. [BURNS] BATES The last bit of information I have is from the 1920 Census They were located in Kansas, Smith Co., Oak Township John N. was Age: 88 born: Germany and immigrated to USA 1848 Martha E. Wife, born 18 March 1840 in Ohio Below are listed five of the reported 13 Children: Mary Bates b: Abt. 1865 Indiana William Bates b: Abt. 1869 Indiana Daisy Josephine Bates b: 6 June 1875 Nebraska George Bates b: Abt. 1879 Kansas Marion P. Bates b: August 1882 If any of this looks familiar please contact me, Don Darwin dddarwin@aol.com Thank you

Looking for information on my father's siblings. Father's name unknown as of yet. Mother's first name Nora: *Freeda Burns b. April 1945 d. June 1995 m. Earl Muse b. Feb 1938 d. May 2003 I believe they were both born in Tennessee. Freeda may have died in Indianapolis. Earl died in Jacksboro, Tennessee. *Gladys Burns m. Jimmy Unknown *Bert Burns b. June 1931 prob. TN d. March 1999 Indianapolis, IN m. Mildred Unknown b. Sept 1931 d. Jan 2000 Indianapolis, IN *Charles Burns *Donald Burns b. Jan 1943 prob. TN 1st marriage: Juanita Unknown Still living in Jacksboro, TN Any information appreciated. My father won't talk to me so I have to ask you kind people for your help. Thanks.

Hi, Thank you for your reply. I Burns families do not seem to come from the same roots. Maybe our paths will cross again. And thanks again. Dellwand

Hi, can you tell me if these ladies are sisters ? Do you have a fathers name ? On the Family Search.org, SEARCH site there is a listing for both given names, listed as sisters. Hope this will help you. I'm related to the Burns family located in Clay and Jackson Counties Ky. My grandfather was Abijah Burns s/o William "Whistling Bill" Burns s/o Washington " Wash " Burns s/o William (1802) Burns s/o William Burns Sr (1756) s/o Charles Burns (1710 ). I'm also related to Easter Burns Hacker (my great grandmother) d/o Andrew Burns s/o William Burns Sr.(abt.1856) s/o Charles Burns . Cosetta Hacker Dowdell see ya c

Greetings from Iowa! Do you have me mixed up with another Burns request...or have I forgotten something I posted? To my knowledge none of our Burns relatives were in New York. One is believed to have settled in the area of Big Stone Gap in Virginia (Carlo B) and another in Michigan (Katherine m. ? Seeley). All the others I know about at this point are in eastern Kentucky. The Lizzie in my tree, we think, burned to death in a house fire in childhood. If you think there may be connections, get back to me and I will be happy to share what information I have. Pamela

Hi, Did you ever get amy feeback on your requestabout Miss Julia Burns or Miss Lizzie Burns of Syracuse,N.Y.? I am searching for my Burns relatives from Salina,Syracuse,N.Y. Am hoping that this may be a link. Thank you. Dellwand

Sorry, my error- Hamden Cemetery is in Vinton Co, not Jackson Co., OH Carolyn

I have Gabriel (Gabrial) Burns died 20-March-1929 and was buried 23-March-1929 in Hamden Cemetery,Jackson CO., OH spouse Melissa (Martha)Loving Burns died 8-May 1927 and was buried at Hamden Cemetery 10-May-1927. Where would be the best place to find an obit for these deaths? I live out of state. Can anyone recommend the best place to start? Carolyn Elliott Kelly

I've been scanning my obits and posting them to my website at http://www.genealogy4dummiesonline.com/obits/ There is an obit for a BURNS or the surname is mentioned in an obit, if anyone is interested. Anna

Carolyn, I have no specific information for you, but I do note a coincidence that might bear closer examination. I have a Robert Albert Burns, married Mariah Riley in 1828, and they named one of their daughters Mahala. She was born in 1842 and married an unknown Wilson. I have no other information about her. The name is unusual enough that I thought their could be a connection. The 1850 Ohio Census (Adams Co., Franklin Twp, #71/71) shows the complete family as: Albert BURNS 52 M Farming $200 VA Manah (Mariah) 41 F " Sarah 21 F OH Israh 20 M " B. J. 17 M " John 13 M " George 11 M " Mahala 8 F " Robert 6 M " Mariah 3 F " Joseph 1 M " Another daughter, Phoebe, was born in 1852. Do any of these names recur significantly in your family? Jack Burns > From: "Carolyn Bowse" <cbbowse@earthlink.net> > Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2003 11:47 PM > To: BURNS-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [BURNS] Burns Family of Transylvania County, NC > > I would appreciate any information on the ancestors of James Alexander Burns > (b. 12/25/1800 d.12/17/1880) who married Mahala Cagle (b. 5/31/1798 d. > 6/10/1881). They lived in the Little River section of Transylvania County, > NC. They were my gggrandparents, but I have hit a brick wall in my search > for their parents. > > Carolyn Bowse >

Hi Ruth, Besides the Burns in your family do you have any Lafferty, Leary,Little,or Foley connections? This is answering an old Burns List inquiry I know but I'm just trying. Thank you, Dellwand

Sorry, no connection. Good luck, Tom

Hi, My Burns family lived in Salina.Onondaga Co. New York in 1880. Michael Burns Age 36 Born in Ireland My Grandfather Ann Burns " 37 " " " Grandmother Ruth d. " 12 William s " 10 " " Edward s " 8 " " Charles s " 6 " New York My Father Michael s " 4 " " " James s " 2 " " " Mary d " 1/12 " " " (b.May,1880) Can you see any connection between your family and mine? Hope to hear from you. Dellwand

I thought I would post some information I have received and/or found, over the years, on some Burns families not related to mine but thought it might help someone. >From Edwards County, Illinois Charles P. Burns m. Sally Campbell 1817. 2 daughters, Johanna (m. James Grayson, 1837) and Mary P.(M. Romelia B. Grayson 1848. I have other, though limited information on the family. Story County, Iowa Abraham P. Burns b. abt. 1827 in Va., married Sarah Pendroy in 1848, Delaware Cty., Indiana. Children: William M. b. 1848 Indiana Colista b. 1850 Iowa Albert P. b. 1852 Iowa Henry b. 1855 Iowa Lewis Emanuel b. 1856 Iowa Margaret Ann b. 1859 Iowa Lucy b. 1861 Iowa Abraham P. Burns II b. 1865 Iowa (after his father's death) Abraham died in April, 1865 on a hospital ship between Delaware and NY City, during the Civil War. I also have information on Robert Albert Burns, b. 1791 in Virginia, married Mariah Riley 1828 in Highland County, Ohio and died April, 1857 in Adams Co., Iowa. Children Sarah Olive, b. 1829, William Isaiah b. 1831 (m. Ada Helterbrand Adams Co., Oh) B.S. b. 1833, John C. b. 1837 (married Effie?, Maria Brown--Pike Co., Ohio) George Washington b. abt. 1840, Mahala b. 1842, Robert abt. 1844, Anna Maria b. 1848, Joseph b. abt. 1848. I have children of William and his son Robert Hamilton, b. 1869, m. Mary Anna Belle Herdman 1897. Hope this helps someone out there. Maybe we could all post unrelated Burns, once in a while. You never know who they might belong to. Marcia

Ruth and all the rest of the list - You people are something else!!! You really don't know how much it meant to me to read your replies (quite a few!) and not scream at me - like I have seen done to people on other lists. To tell the truth, I was scared to death to 'open' those messgs. Debbie is my daughter and lives on 16 acres 50 mi. north of me (I'm in Clearwater, Fl) and Haylee is my 21 yr.old granddaughter. She just happened to be home from college that week-end. She use to ride in the equestrian/jumper trials and Harbor was her horse. But Debbie of course was the one taking care of it along with Chester Field (wonder where THAT name came from :-) ) the donkey and McGiver the miniture donkey and is always in the pasture loving and kissing them so this really set her back some. I just copied and emailed her all your comments so I know she says 'thank you to everyone'. Again, thank you for being so understanding - I HOPE it doesn't happen again. Told Debbie, "thank goodness I wasn't cussing and carrying on about someone". Marilyn (Mick) - Fla. Ruth E Mesarch wrote: > Poor Mick, > Sure hope she has enjoyed the Burns fun. I know we all have fun >with this. I think if the other Burns like my Burns family love the good >laugh. It makes live with all that is going on in this world of ours >fun. I hope you have had as much fun as the rest of us. >Ruth > > >============================== >To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Yeah, it was a pretty good story, sorry she lost her horse, good it was insured.. hope the donkeys don't need therapy! Don Burns

Hi, That was an interesting letter and story. I felt so sorry for the poor horse though and for those poor people who lost their horse. How sad that was! Karen Myatt