James Burns (1880–1966)
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- Born
- 1880
- Died
- 1966
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- Names in Stone
When was James Burns born? 1880.
When did James Burns die? 1966.
Life story
James Burns (1880–1966) was born in 1880, and died in 1966, at about age 86. 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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1886 · age 6 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1903 · age 23 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1914 · age 34 — World War I began
1927 · age 47 — Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic
1937 · age 57 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1945 · age 65 — World War II ended
1954 · age 74 — The Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education
1962 · age 82 — The Cuban Missile Crisis took place
Questions about James Burns
When was James Burns born?
James Burns was born in 1880.
When did James Burns die?
James Burns died in 1966.
How old was James Burns at the time of death?
James Burns was about 86 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?
Rutherford B. Hayes was president of the United States when James was born.
Who was president when James Burns died?
Lyndon B. Johnson was president of the United States when James died.
What major events happened during James Burns's lifetime?
During James's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 6); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 28); Charles Lindbergh flew solo across the Atlantic (1927, age 47); the attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II (1941, age 61); the Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education (1954, age 74); the Civil Rights Act was signed (1964, age 84).
Which U.S. censuses would include James Burns?
Federal censuses taken during James's lifetime and now public: 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940, 1950. 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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1880
Death
1966
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