Alice Burns (1864–1901)
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- Born
- 1864
- Died
- 1901
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Alice Burns born? 1864.
When did Alice Burns die? 1901.
Life story
Alice Burns (1864–1901) was born in 1864, and died in 1901, at about age 37. A cemetery record documents Alice's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Alice's life.
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The world Alice lived through
1865 · age 1 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 5 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 12 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 28 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 36 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Alice Burns
When was Alice Burns born?
Alice Burns was born in 1864.
When did Alice Burns die?
Alice Burns died in 1901.
How old was Alice Burns at the time of death?
Alice Burns was about 37 years old.
Where is Alice Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Alice's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Alice Burns was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Alice was born.
Who was president when Alice Burns died?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
What major events happened during Alice Burns's lifetime?
During Alice's lifetime: the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 1); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 5); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 12); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 28); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 36).
Which U.S. censuses would include Alice Burns?
Federal censuses taken during Alice's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1864
Death
1901
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AncestryData, "Alice Burns (1864–1901)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/alice-burns-1864-1901-b60fca0f/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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