Thomas Burns (1832–1891)
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- Born
- 1832
- Died
- 1891
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- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Burns born? 1832.
When did Thomas Burns die? 1891.
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Thomas Burns (1832–1891) was born in 1832, and died in 1891, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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1845 · age 13 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 16 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 31 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 35 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 39 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 54 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
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When was Thomas Burns born?
Thomas Burns was born in 1832.
When did Thomas Burns die?
Thomas Burns died in 1891.
How old was Thomas Burns at the time of death?
Thomas Burns was about 59 years old.
Where is Thomas Burns buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Burns was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Burns died?
Benjamin Harrison was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What major events happened during Thomas Burns's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 13); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 16); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 31); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 35); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 39); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Burns?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1832
Death
1891
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