May Burns (1882–1901)
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- Born
- 1882
- Died
- 1901
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- Names in Stone
When was May Burns born? 1882.
When did May Burns die? 1901.
Life story
May Burns (1882–1901) was born in 1882, and died in 1901, at about age 19. A cemetery record documents May's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about May's life.
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The world May lived through
1886 · age 4 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1892 · age 10 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 16 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 18 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
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When was May Burns born?
May Burns was born in 1882.
When did May Burns die?
May Burns died in 1901.
How old was May Burns at the time of death?
May Burns was about 19 years old.
Where is May Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents May's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when May Burns was born?
Chester A. Arthur was president of the United States when May was born.
Who was president when May Burns died?
In 1901, the U.S. presidents were William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt.
What major events happened during May Burns's lifetime?
During May's lifetime: the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 4); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 10); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 16); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 18).
Which U.S. censuses would include May Burns?
Federal censuses taken during May's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1882
Death
1901
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AncestryData, "May Burns (1882–1901)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/may-burns-1882-1901-6a4c1dad/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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