Jane (Morgan) Burns is a part of US Black heritage.
Jane Morgan was born in Chestertown, Maryland in 1811.
OBITUARY from the "Spirit of the Times" Batavia NY Saturday, Sept. 1st, 1888
-Mrs. Francis Burns died at her home in this village [Bergen] last Saturday aged 77 years. Her maiden name was Jane Morgan and she was born in Chestertown, Maryland, removing to Philadelphia when but seven years of age. She was there married to F. Burns, with whom she has happily lived for fifty-six years and has borne him 9 children, six of whom are living. The family have lived in Bergen since 184? and are highly respected by all. Mrs. Burns was a member of the Methodist Church, ? with them thirty-two years ? and was ? and exemplary in every respect. Truly, a good woman is more to be desired than great riches. Her funeral was attended at her late residence Wednesday morning, her pastor, T. T. ??, rendering a fitting tribute to her memory.
Jane is buried in Mount Rest Cemetery in Bergen NY.[1]
Census Records
1840 - Household of Francis Burn was in Philadelphia, New Market Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[2]1 Person is Employed in Manufacture and Trade
Free Colored Persons - Males - Under 10- likely a son who died young
Free Colored Persons - Males - Under 10 - likely Thomas (age 3)
↑1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00016; Digital film/folder number: 005161472; FHL microfilm: 1254835; Image number: 370; Sheet number: 473; Sheet letter: C
FamilySearch Record: MZ84-WH8 (accessed 15 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB6-92KD
Jane Burns (79), wife, Keeping House, in household of Francis Burns (74) in Bergen, Genesee, New York, United States. Born in Maryland, United States.
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