Peter Burns (1824–1904)
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- Born
- 1824
- Died
- 1904
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Burns born? 1824.
When did Peter Burns die? 1904.
Life story
Peter Burns (1824–1904) was born in 1824, and died in 1904, at about age 80. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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1825 · age 1 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 22 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 37 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 41 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 45 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 52 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 68 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1900 · age 76 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
Questions about Peter Burns
When was Peter Burns born?
Peter Burns was born in 1824.
When did Peter Burns die?
Peter Burns died in 1904.
How old was Peter Burns at the time of death?
Peter Burns was about 80 years old.
Where is Peter Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Burns was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Burns died?
Theodore Roosevelt was president of the United States when Peter died.
What major events happened during Peter Burns's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 1); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 24); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 41); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 47); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 68); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 79).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Burns?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Peter Burns are on AncestryData?
4 people named Peter Burns are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1904
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AncestryData, "Peter Burns (1824–1904)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-burns-1824-1904-028f91d9/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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