Patrick Burns (1825–1898)
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- Born
- 1825
- Died
- 1898
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Patrick Burns born? 1825.
When did Patrick Burns die? 1898.
Life story
Patrick Burns (1825–1898) was born in 1825, and died in 1898, at about age 73. A cemetery record documents Patrick's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Patrick's life.
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The world Patrick lived through
1825 · age 0 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 21 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 36 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 40 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 44 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 51 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 67 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
Questions about Patrick Burns
When was Patrick Burns born?
Patrick Burns was born in 1825.
When did Patrick Burns die?
Patrick Burns died in 1898.
How old was Patrick Burns at the time of death?
Patrick Burns was about 73 years old.
Where is Patrick Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Patrick's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Patrick Burns was born?
In 1825, the U.S. presidents were James Monroe and John Quincy Adams.
Who was president when Patrick Burns died?
William McKinley was president of the United States when Patrick died.
What happened in the world the year Patrick Burns was born?
In 1825, the Erie Canal opened.
What major events happened during Patrick Burns's lifetime?
During Patrick's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 0); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 23); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 40); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 46); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Patrick Burns?
Federal censuses taken during Patrick's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1825
Death
1898
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AncestryData, "Patrick Burns (1825–1898)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/patrick-burns-1825-1898-712f0d7f/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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