Daniel Burns (1764–1860)
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- Born
- 1764
- Died
- 1860
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- Names in Stone
When was Daniel Burns born? 1764.
When did Daniel Burns die? 1860.
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Daniel Burns (1764–1860) was born in 1764, and died in 1860, at about age 96. A cemetery record documents Daniel's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Daniel's life.
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1776 · age 12 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1790 · age 26 — The first U.S. census was taken
1812 · age 48 — The War of 1812 began
1845 · age 81 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 84 — The California Gold Rush began
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When was Daniel Burns born?
Daniel Burns was born in 1764.
When did Daniel Burns die?
Daniel Burns died in 1860.
How old was Daniel Burns at the time of death?
Daniel Burns was about 96 years old.
Where is Daniel Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Daniel's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Daniel Burns died?
James Buchanan was president of the United States when Daniel died.
What major events happened during Daniel Burns's lifetime?
During Daniel's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 12); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 26); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 48); the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 81); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include Daniel Burns?
Federal censuses taken during Daniel's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860.
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1764
Death
1860
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