There may be a simple answer to the Burns mystery In my research, back to 1833, I found the original manuscripts, deeds, etc. all said Byrns. It seems, in my family anyway; that they all changed to the common Burns around 1899. Respectfully Crys The Tears/Dreamwalker~Lakota <><><><> "A Nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground.Then it is done, no matter how brave its warriors or how strong its weapons." Cheyenne <><><><> Support the Oyate http://members.tripod.com/GrassRootsOyate/ <><><><> Just two clicks feeds the worlds children every day....how can you not? http://www.thehungersite.com/ <><><><> The Standing_Ones give us the air we breath....help save them today http://rainforest.care2.com/ <><><><> Vanishing Prayer....see the video then help the Dineh Do what YOUR Heart tells you to http://www.freespeech.org/senaa/ <><><><> "To hear the Eagle cry circling overhead Remember to be as thankful for the struggle as for the dream" Crys The Tears

Like you, My "Burns" ancestor is either Byrne or Byrnes. There are two Margaret Byrne(s) in my tree, both a generation apart. The first married Patrick Donnelly in County Armagh, Parish Forkhill about 1826. They emigrated to Canada, about 1839-42. The second Margaret Byrne(s) married Patrick's son John Owen (or Owen John) on April 20, 1852 in St Edwards Catholic Church in Westport, Ontario, Canada. John Owen's wife was from County Louth, Dundalk Parish, parents were Bridget and Brian Byrne(s). Probably no tie in, but one always hopes?? Jim Donnelly -----Original Message----- From: Dreamwalker [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 7:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [BURNS-L] Northwest Missouri There may be a simple answer to the Burns mystery In my research, back to 1833, I found the original manuscripts, deeds, etc. all said Byrns. It seems, in my family anyway; that they all changed to the common Burns around 1899. Respectfully Crys The Tears/Dreamwalker~Lakota <><><><> "A Nation is not conquered until the hearts of its women are on the ground.Then it is done, no matter how brave its warriors or how strong its weapons." Cheyenne <><><><> Support the Oyate http://members.tripod.com/GrassRootsOyate/ <><><><> Just two clicks feeds the worlds children every day....how can you not? http://www.thehungersite.com/ <><><><> The Standing_Ones give us the air we breath....help save them today http://rainforest.care2.com/ <><><><> Vanishing Prayer....see the video then help the Dineh Do what YOUR Heart tells you to http://www.freespeech.org/senaa/ <><><><> "To hear the Eagle cry circling overhead Remember to be as thankful for the struggle as for the dream" Crys The Tears ==== BURNS Mailing List ==== Aren't you glad you're a supporter of Rootsweb? Don't we wish everyone could be one too! http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html ============================== Personalized Mailing Lists: never miss a connection again. http://pml.rootsweb.com/ Brought to you by RootsWeb.com.