BURNS, Joseph, son of James and Mary Burns, was b. in Ohio in 1822. He came with his parents to Parke Co. and settled on a farm near Armiesburg in 1828. When he arrived at maturity, he began building and running flat boats, which he continued for several years. In 1849, he located at Montezuma, and ran a ferry boat over the Wabash River for several years. He finally engaged in the manufacture of a superior quality of fire brick at Hillsdale. He associated himself with Mr. S.P. HANCOCK, who still carries on the business, which has grown to large proportions. Mr. Burns died a few years ago, honored and respected by all who knew him. (Taken from the Historical Sketch of Parke Co Atlas of IN Centennial, 1816-1916, p. 117) Cathi