James Burns (abt. 1797 - abt. 1857)

Ancestors Descendants

Biography

. James Burns was born about 1797 in Virginia, United States. He was the son of Peter Burns and Jane Miller. He married Nancy Alford in 1818 Cabell County, Virginia. Their children were: Peter, Isaiah David, Andrew Jackson, Cynthia, and James [ http://www.alfordassociation.org/GENEALOGY/JOH735IR.pdf]. He passed away May 12, 1857 in Cabell County, (West) Virginia.

Register of Marriages, West Virginia, Cabell County. James Burns to Nancy Alford, marriage between 01 January 1818 and 01 January 1819, ceremony performed by Joseph Barrett.

1820 United States Census, Virginia, Cabell County. Barboursville. Free White People including Heads of Families. James Burns: 1 free white male under age 10, 1 free white male age 18 to 25, 1 free white female age 15 to 26.

1850 United States Census, Virginia, Cabell County, 10th District, Page 46, HN enumerated 29 August 1850. HN 629, FN 651. James Burns, 53, male, farmer, real estate value $200, VA. Nancy L Burns, 53, female, VA. Cynthia N Burns, 13, female, VA. James Burns, 10, male, VA. Mary Alford, 76, female, VA. HN 630, FN 652. Andrew Burns, 23, male, farmer, real estate value $500, VA. Mary Burns, 17, female, VA. HN 631, FN 653. Isaiah Burns, 28, male, farmer, real estate value $500, VA. Lucy A Burns, 27, female, VA, cannot read or write. Mary Burns, 11/12 , female, VA. Jacob L Burns, 7, male, VA. James Alford, 24, male, Constable, real estate value $800, VA.

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• Census Records