John M Burns (1829–1900)
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- Born
- 1829
- Died
- 1900
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was John M Burns born? 1829.
When did John M Burns die? 1900.
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John M Burns (1829–1900) was born in 1829, and died in 1900, at about age 71. A cemetery record documents John M's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John M's life.
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The world John M lived through
1845 · age 16 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 19 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 34 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 38 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 42 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 57 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 69 — The Spanish–American War was fought
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When was John M Burns born?
John M Burns was born in 1829.
When did John M Burns die?
John M Burns died in 1900.
How old was John M Burns at the time of death?
John M Burns was about 71 years old.
Where is John M Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John M's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John M Burns was born?
In 1829, the U.S. presidents were John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.
Who was president when John M Burns died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when John M died.
What major events happened during John M Burns's lifetime?
During John M's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 16); the American Civil War began (1861, age 32); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 38); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 47); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 69).
Which U.S. censuses would include John M Burns?
Federal censuses taken during John M's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1829
Death
1900
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AncestryData, "John M Burns (1829–1900)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-m-burns-1829-1900-53eec9eb/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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