John Burns (1803–1875)
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- Born
- 1803
- Died
- 1875
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- Names in Stone
When was John Burns born? 1803.
When did John Burns die? 1875.
Life story
John Burns (1803–1875) was born in 1803, and died in 1875, at about age 72. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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The world John lived through
1803 · age 0 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1825 · age 22 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 43 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 58 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 62 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 66 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
Questions about John Burns
When was John Burns born?
John Burns was born in 1803.
When did John Burns die?
John Burns died in 1875.
How old was John Burns at the time of death?
John Burns was about 72 years old.
Where is John Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Burns was born?
Thomas Jefferson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Burns died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Burns was born?
In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
What major events happened during John Burns's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 0); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 22); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 43); the American Civil War began (1861, age 58); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 62); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 66).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Burns?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870.
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1803
Death
1875
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AncestryData, "John Burns (1803–1875)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-burns-1803-1875-82a57b34/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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