James Burns (1854–1903)
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- Born
- 1854
- Died
- 1903
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- Names in Stone
When was James Burns born? 1854.
When did James Burns die? 1903.
Life story
James Burns (1854–1903) was born in 1854, and died in 1903, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents James's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about James's life.
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1861 · age 7 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 11 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 15 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 22 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 38 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 46 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about James Burns
When was James Burns born?
James Burns was born in 1854.
When did James Burns die?
James Burns died in 1903.
How old was James Burns at the time of death?
James Burns was about 49 years old.
Where is James Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents James's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when James Burns was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Burns died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Burns's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 7); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 11); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 15); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 22); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 38); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 46).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Burns?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named James Burns are on AncestryData?
2 people named James Burns are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1854
Death
1903
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AncestryData, "James Burns (1854–1903)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/james-burns-1854-1903-e265eec7/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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