Burnes - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Matt and Wyley Burnes - brothers of the 1800's Tennessee

catpaw0918 — 2009-06-29 21:12:54Z

I am the great granddaughter of Matt. I can not find anything on them or their patents. I did find Matt under the name Madison Bermes and I know it is him by the wife and kids names - last name just misread I quess. Family stories say he was married to Eva Neisler, but remarried after her death and buried with that wife in Obion County Tennessee. All of his children - including, John Millard Burnes, my grandfather - was born in Obion County Tennessee in 1900

I know that Wyley was his brother, that Wyley hand-carved the Bible Cane that is a family heirloom and was written up in a Memphis newspaper once. Can't find the article in archives but have scraps of it at home.

I do not know anything else about them, they could have come from anywhere. I understand from old stories that the family had a habit of wandering in the summer and settling down with jobs (sort of) in the winter.

Any info would be appreciated, can also contact me a catpaw0918@comcast.net. Thank You.

Re: Floyd Burnes

pepperc1440 — 2009-06-17 04:17:24Z

I am researching this family for my neighbor, Jeff Burnes. Floyd is also his grandfather.

I am trying to find the place of burial for Floyd and his wife Alice. Also, do you happen to know Floyd's mother's full name? All I have is Sopronia Unknown.

Lastly, what was Floyd and Alice's childrens names?

Thanks,

Cathy Pepper

Any information you might be able to share with me would be greatly appreciated.

Re: James Gilbert Burnes

shajam — 2009-05-21 06:16:37Z

I have a James Gilbert Burnes born 27 MAR 1888 in Illinois, died 06 DEC 1928. Married a few times. Has 5 siblings. Can email me at swtsmile24@yahoo.com for more info

BURNES, James - Medal of Honor Recipient - Boxer Rebellion

jasche — 2008-12-17 14:03:23Z

BURNES, JAMES

Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 14 January 1870, Worcester, Mass. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 84, 22 March 1902. Citation: In action against the enemy at Tientsin, China, 20 June 1900. Crossing the river in a small boat with 3 other men while under a heavy fire from the enemy, Burnes assisted in destroying buildings occupied by hostile forces.

Burial location of this recipient is unknown.

http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/chinare.html

Home of Heroes
http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/alpha_list_a.html

**NOT RELATED Posting to help others no additional information available.

Re: John Wiley Burnes b. 1875 AR>OK

BFreiger — 2008-06-27 01:46:17Z

Wow! I've been trying to determine if we connect to the other Burnes family from that area. Please email me at bfreiger@arilion.com.

Re: John Wiley Burnes b. 1875 AR>OK

DorothyMorton369 — 2008-06-26 22:19:44Z

my father lived in porum in the 1920's and he had a cousin named silas burnes who started a house on his land about 2 miles east of porum i believe i may be kin to the john wiley burnes family
please reply
thankyou

Looking for Joseph Burnes

fargo100 — 2008-05-21 16:55:57Z

I am trying to track down information about my grandfather, Joseph Burnes. He was born in 1898 in Michigan. If you have any information, I would really appreciate hearing from you. Thanks!

Anna

Miss Adelia Burnes (married 1879 KS) William W Bennett

RoseStout54 — 2008-05-07 23:24:20Z

Married.

(newspaper clipping)

Burns – Bennett – On Saturday, September 3rd, 1879 by Elder H. Cole, at the residence of the bride. Miss Adelia Burnes and Mr. Wm. W. Bennett, both of this county.

The Hutchinson News Weekly
Hutchinson, Reno County, Kansas
Thursday, September 18, 1879
page – 3 *** column – 3

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Burnes Family Publication

sug53 — 2008-05-04 04:34:17Z

Hello - I am looking for information regarding two sources called, "Burnes and Other Related Families" and "Burnes and Related Kin." I've found these two listed as sources for my family - the Loudons and McIntires - and would like to find the author. I would especially like to know if there are copies of these two publications available. The information they contain could quite possibly break down some very old brick walls in my family :-) Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you - Sue Graham sug53@earthlink.net

Re: Burns - AL/MS

ebrown196 — 2008-04-07 01:13:12Z

Seeking information on Winn or Wynne Burns, Father of Rufus and my ggrandfather Finis Washington. Listed in the 1850 Franklin, AL census with wife Martha, Finis was born in 1853. The information from family lists Winn,Wynne as "Bascum" which has caused great confusion. Any help appreciated.

Evelyn M. BURNES of Rochester, Monroe County, NY

LoriMacCormack — 2008-02-17 21:35:07Z

Hello,
Looking for information on the family of Charles H. b 1895 and Evelyn M. b 1897 Smith of Rochester, NY. Both Charles and Evelyn M. Burnes Smith died in 1966. Other names associated with this family include Inez E. and Earle E. Burchette, and Eugene Lyddon. Any information or assistance is appreciated.
Lori MacCormack

Re: John Wiley Burnes b. 1875 AR>OK

BFreiger — 2007-11-20 12:01:29Z

Sure, I would love to share information with you! Please email me at bfreiger@arilion.com.

Re: Maggie Burnes

mtmedic112 — 2007-11-18 04:02:17Z

Hannah, I believe the Burnes you are researching that moved to Texas is part of the family I am looking for.Ransom Sylvanas Burnes (AKA Buster) was the son of John Wiley Burnes and Matilda Bryant. Ransom had a brother named Silas, and there were 2 or 3 others. I am still researching this family for my step mom. She is the daughter of Ransom Burnes and Hazel Frost. Any information you have on this family is greatly appreciated.

Re: John Wiley Burnes b. 1875 AR>OK

mtmedic112 — 2007-11-16 17:20:15Z

My step mom is the granddaughter of John Wiley Burnes and Matilda Bryant. I am starting to look into some of this for her and would appreciate it if anything you could share with me on this, my email is tim_keena@hotmail.com.

Marriage cert for David Holland and Laura May Burnes

NancyLowinger — 2007-11-06 03:57:45Z

Attached is a scanned copy of a marriage certificate for David Holland and Laura May Burnes. Married December 8th 1911 in Marianna, Jackson County, Florida.

Re: Burnes family in Moore, Co. Roscommon

mpspo12 — 2007-09-16 17:58:59Z

Hi from Boston. I really am not replying about the Byrnes surname, but mine. Since you've been digging in Moore Parish, as am I, wondering if you've seen any surnames GUINAN? It's a small parish, with terrible records, but my grandfather was born in Coreen in l882 and my gr grandparents, William Guinan and Catherine Downey were married in St. Mary's Church, Ballydangan, not far from there. I was able to obtain their marriage certificate, as well as my grandfather's birth certificate. I visited there a few years back without too much time to do any research. If this area all considered part of Athlone?

Have you come across GUINAN in your digging? I'll take a look at some of my old notes to see if I see Burnes. If I do, I'll let you know. Thanks. Dottie Guinan (dotpat@comcast.net)

Re: Burtha Burnes married John Edward Smith in Stewart Co. TN abt. 1900

mnnance_1 — 2007-07-29 17:25:47Z

my grandmother was also burtha burnes she married james hubert nance early 1900's . she was married in henry co. tn. she died in 1948 or there about.thats all the info. i have since my parents died they just never would talk about her. can you help? e-mail me at mnnance@hotmail.com thank you mike nance

BURNS-BYRNES-BEIRNES-OBURN

Lorri49 — 2007-06-24 23:52:31Z

Ellen Burns b. abt 1812 from Kerry

FLORA JONES MARRIED HENRY BURNS 1878-9

2006-05-24 02:15:15Z

Would like to reach descendants of Flora Jane JONES born about 1857 and died December 27, 1921. She married Henry W. Burns in 1878/9 in Polk Co, TN. Contact me anytime. SharonBoyerBates@aol.com

Re: DEXTER BURNES ONLSOW N.CAROLINA 1799-1850 &GATESY PITTMON

2006-02-13 20:55:47Z

I cannot find Gatsey or any of her children in any other census, UNLESS:
Missouri PITTMAN age 18, mulatto, born in North Carolina, residing in Le Seur Co Minnesota, Tyrone Twp, in the house of Joseph & Eliza J. McCULLOCH, mulatto, also b in NC.
Three households in a row .. EPPERSON, BOONE, and McCULLOCH, all born in NC.
Could this be your Missouri PITTMAN?

1918 Death of Mrs.B. F. BURNES, nee Fallis

2005-08-29 02:09:19Z

This might help someone--not related and no other information.
Gainesville, attended the
The Daily Ardmoreite
Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma

Marietta, July 1, 1918
The remains of MRS. B. F. BURNES arrived Friday night on the midnight train and were taken to the home of her brother, J. W. FALLIS. Her death occurred in Bisbee, Arizona last Wednesday. MISS WILLIE FALLIS of Gainesville, who has been with her sister for a month, and B. F. BURNES, the husband, and CECIL, age 10 and ETHEL, age 7, accompanied the body home. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon by REV. J. M. JONES. Interment was made in the Greenville Cemetery by the Woodmen Circle of which she was a member. CHARLES CLARK and family, FRANK BURNES and family, and CHARLES FALLIS, father of Mrs. Burnes, all of funeral.

John Wiley Burnes b. 1875 AR>OK

BFreiger — 2005-08-02 23:01:33Z

Looking for relatives of John Wiley Burnes and Matilda Unknown. John was b. 05 Feb 1875 in Marion Co, AR. His brother Alexander Burnes was living with him in the 1920 and 1930 Muskogee County Census. John and Matilda had the following children:

Charles Burnes b. abt 1908 OK
Silas Burnes b. abt 1912 OK
Frank Burnes b. abt 1914 OK
Buster Burnes b. abt 1922 OK

Re: DEXTER BURNES ONLSOW N.CAROLINA 1799-1850 &GATESY PITTMON

cyberbev — 2006-02-12 23:39:46Z

Dexter BURNS, m 57 (apparantly white) Farmer, resided in Onslow Co NC in 1850. In his house were also:
Gatsey Pittmon 31 f mulatto
Eliza Pittmon 12 f mulatto
George Pittmon 9 m mulatto
Missouri Pittmon 7 f mulatto
Lewis Pittmon 4 m mulatto
Ann Pittmon age 5 months f mulatto

In 1860 Gatsey Pittman, age 35 f mulatto, was a "domestic" (ie, "servant") in the house of Edmond and Martha MARSHALL in Half Moon, Onslow Co NC. Her children are not identifiable in this census.

In the 1850 & 1860 censuses in North Carolina the term "mulatto" in the census was used to identify persons of any racial mix, including persons with Indian ancestry.

Re: Burtha Burnes married John Edward Smith in Stewart Co. TN abt. 1900

doctorron89 — 2007-03-26 05:08:29Z

I am sure that John Edward, later called Jessie Edward, was married to a Burtha Burnes and divorced her before the turn of the century. He married my ggm December 19, 1898 in Grundy County TN. He worked at the logging camps and my father was born in on of those camps. The tents had rough decking and was said to house many rattlesnakes. I did a small exploration about Burtha but found nothing that I could run with.
Please explain your thinking on the relationship between John J and John Edward. Also do you have documentation that Andrew Jackson was John J's father and Joel was the father of Andrew? Thank you for your kind response.
Ron

Elias Burnes & Sarah McCrary

sharolyn — 2007-04-17 17:45:35Z

Elias Burnes m. Mrs. Sarah McCrary Aug 1863 in Leake Co. MS. Looking for family information on Elias and Sarah.

Thanks for any help.

Re: Julia Burnes?????

Colaguy68 — 2007-04-16 03:14:24Z

Thanks for the quick reply..... my Julia Burnes b. Ireland and KY!

Re: Julia Burnes?????

Colaguy68 — 2007-04-15 02:19:01Z

I just found your 2002 message concerning Julia Burnes. Would you have her approximate age. I have been looking for two Julia's (M & D) for several years. The Daughter was born about 1870 between Ireland and Kentucky.

Thank!

Re: James Burnes & Mary Thompson, Virginia and Missouri

holmanschmidt — 2006-05-31 22:28:41Z

I really can't help you with your search, but like you, I am also looking for a James and Martha (?) Burnes (b. 1813--17). Who according to one census came out of NC, another PA, and another OH. I would like to know if in your search you might have ran across these names. Their son born in 1850 migrated to IL. Thanks, RHS

Floyd Burnes

jwalters1990 — 2006-12-03 03:39:39Z

Looking for information on Floyd Burnes. He was possibly born in Hannibal Mo. May have been born in 1910. Was WWII
Navy vet. Married to Alice Eilders. Do not much information.

M.E. Burnes of Galveston, TX. in 1900

BasketLady420 — 2006-07-23 22:48:29Z

BURNES, Mrs. M. E. (2617 Strand)
BURNES, daughter of M. E.

is listed among the dead in the 1900 Galveston, Texas Hurricane.
Who is this family?

I am not related to this family, just passing on this information, which comes from a website called "1900 Galveston Storm Recorded Deaths List." The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.gthcenter.org/exhibits/storms/1900/victims/vicB.h...

Re: Burtha Burnes married John Edward Smith in Stewart Co. TN abt. 1900

VickieTrainor — 2007-03-29 15:47:01Z

Sorry not to have answered sooner; we had an e-mail problem.
Well, I can see at once that my Alma Burns/Ed Smith marriage couldn't be your Burtha Burnes/John Edward Smith marriage from the dates. That's a little disappointing. Alma has been hard to track.
As to the John Edward/John J Smith connection, I had formed the impression from on-line postings and family trees that someone had established that John J and John the eldest son of Andrew Jackson Smith Sr (1835-1916) were the same person. What I can tell you in brief of the family of Andrew Jackson (Jack) Smith Sr. is:
He was born in Montgomery Co TN in 1835 (1899 application for Confederate Pension; deposition by Jack himself)
He is in the 1850 census of Montgomery Co. in household #999:
James Smith Jr. 47 Farmer TN
Mary Smith 47 TN
John Smith 22 Farmer TN
Andrew J Smith 14 Tn
Mary Smith 12 TN
Susanna Smith 8 TN
Joseph Smith 6 TN
James M Smith 3 TN
Another household has a Jackson Smith, 16, but James and Mary move to Stewart County when Jack does and live next to him with the 2 children from Jack's 1st marriage. Because of this, I believe James Smith Jr.is Jack's father.(James JR is in Montgomery County as early as 1820 when there is a James, Sr. and a James, Jr. listed in the census) Whether James Jr's wife Mary is Jack's mother could be a little more questionable. There is an 1845 Montgomery Co marriage for a James Smith and a Mary Jackson and at least one more 1850 household headed by a James and Mary Smith.
From conversations in 1979 with my great-aunt Irene Smith Allison (1912-2003),Jack's granddaughter and a woman with an encyclopedic memory:
Jack had 3 wives and counting some who died in infancy, 21 children.
The 1st wife was an Oldham, the 2nd a Nash and the 3rd was Ireetha Ann Ethridge.
The children from the 1st wife were a son John, who married Susan Ethridge, and a daughter Elizabeth. One of John's grandsons, Gilbert Smith, was then living at Tennessee Ridge TN.
From the 2nd marriage she remembered a son Joseph and some other sons. Joseph's wife was called Frankie and they had 2 sons and 2 daughters, one of the sons being deaf.
There were at least 13 children from the 3rd marriage. She named them, who they married, and the names of their children.I won't include all that here to save time and space.
I have been able to verify all this information from marriage and census records.
To fill in some of the gaps from the above information:
Jack married 1st wife Elizabeth Oldham in 1853 in Montgomery Co. She was born about 1840, daughter of Elisha and Matilda Vaughn Oldham. Their children: John, 1859-1912, and Elizabeth, b. 1856.
Jack married 2nd wife Agnes Elizabeth Nash in Stewart Co 3-1-1859. She was the daughter of Joseph and Tempy Nash. Their Children: Joseph, b. 1860, William, b. 1862, and Fredrick, b. 1863.
Jack married 3rd wife Ireetha Ann Ethridge (1850-92) 9-30-1865 in Stewart Co. She was the daughter of Joseph and Sarah Dunnaway Ethridge. Their children: Thomas, Andrew Jackson, JR., Nancy, Louisa, Missouri, Cora, Maude, Ella, Bell, Josephine, Etta and Reethy.
I'd be interested to know if this fits or conflicts with your information. Also, please let me know any questions or comments on any of the above.

Elvie Burnes

DougMullins51 — 2005-04-09 14:01:16Z

Looking for info on Elvie Burnes she was married to John Shepard they were the parents of of Alice Shepard born Illinois 5 May 1869, I am thinking Alexander County but not sure. Alice died 9 July 1927 and she was married to a John Shepard also any help would be appreciated. Thanks Doug.

Re: Julia Burnes?????

seaterrell — 2007-04-16 00:28:25Z

Julia R. Burns b. 1871 Arkansaw d. 1905 Benton, Polk Co. TN.
Parents John l. and Samantha Burns.

Mary Burnes

pattib60 — 2005-06-20 19:33:13Z

Looking for Mary Burnes who married Michael Dooley probably between 1850 and 1855. Had three children in Hamilton County, Ohio. She died in May 1860 shortly after birth of third son Michael J. Other two children: William (b 1855) and John (b 1857). Her father possibly John Burnes? Any info would be great!

Re: Wyley Burnes

Morning165 — 2004-07-28 04:30:26Z

I have since found him on a census and his name is spelled Wily Burns on the census report. Some records state his name is Burnes and other say Burns.

Re: Burtha Burnes married John Edward Smith in Stewart Co. TN abt. 1900

trainorfour — 2007-03-25 21:50:21Z

I hope this reaches you as I see you haven't posted in a while. I am a g-granddaughter of Andrew Jackson Smith, Jr., half brother to John Edward Smith's father, John J. (We have exchanged information previously on this forum.)
Can you tell me if the Burtha Burnes who was John Edward Smith's 1st wife was divorced from him or died? If the former is the case, I believe she was probably my g-grandfather Jefferson Brown Burns' sister Alma Burns whose 1st husband was listed as Ed Burns in their marriage record (Dec. 3, 1899 Houston Co Tn).
I have little information on Alma (I'm guessing her middle name might have been Bertha)
She was married for at least the last 30 years of his life ot Otis C Connor. She died in Pike Co Ill in April 1968 and Otis died in July 1966, also in Pike Co Ill.
Alma had no children, as far as I have been able to learn.
I also have pictures of her, if that will help solve the question.
Hope to hear from you.
Vickie

Obit: Melvin Jerome Burnes Sr., s/o James W. & Marianna Burnes Sr. --- IL/MO

janm581 — 2005-06-01 21:58:00Z

SPRINGFIELD - Melvin Jerome Burnes Sr., 53, of Springfield died Monday, May 23, 2005, at Evanston Hospital.

He was born Jan. 12, 1952, the son of James W. and Marianna Burnes Sr. He married Stella Louise. A son preceded him in death.

Mr. Burnes worked for ABF Trucking for 20 years.

Survivors: wife, Stella; eight children, Robert Eugene Smith-Burnes, Roslind, Jerome Gabrielle and Melody Shannon Burnes and Latoya Wilson, all of Springfield, Melvin Jerome Burnes Jr. of Chicago and Mia Shakara and Imoz Jordon Burnes, both of Fayette, Mo.; 20 grandchildren; five brothers, Odell Burnes of Phoenix and Sylvester Holmes, Golman G. Burnes I, Rubin Watson and Alvin Alexander, all of Springfield; and six sisters, Olivia Burnes-Lacy of Belleville and Louise Burnes-Jackson, Delores Burnes-Jordan, Laverne Burnes-Wilford, Marianna Burnes-Sanders and Linda Day, all of Springfield.

Services: noon Saturday, Capitol City Church of God, the Rev. Dennis Hawthorn officiating. Graveside services: Fayette (Mo.) City Cemetery.

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courtesy obit only...I am not researching the Burnes family.
source: State Journal Register, Springfield IL 6/1/05

Re: Burnes Caddell

dcaddellletain — 2005-06-27 05:44:43Z

Have you looked in these hants county cemetery records at this website

http://www.rootsweb.com/~nshants/resources/cemetery/

I found the names in 1871 census index of Capt William and Mary Burns and 3 of their children. I thought i would ask since I have a great grandmother Abbie Burns from Maitland and Five Mile River area. She lived with Robert Nelson Caddell in urbania/ Admiral Rock, hants county.
Doreen

Re: John William Burnes/Burns 1867-1952

hluebbert — 2005-07-30 08:08:34Z

Hancock Co., KY not NY

Hancock Co., KY

hluebbert — 2005-07-30 08:08:34Z

Looking for Burnes' from this area related Sam Burnes(b.1805) and Margaret Anderson (b.1842, d.1935).

Reg: the previous msg on John William Burnes it should have said Kentucky not New York.

James Burnes or Burns - MD, IL, KS, MO

mamawea — 2004-10-22 05:08:12Z

Trying to find parentage, etc of my GGGrandfather James Burnes born in Maryland in 1816. Died Cassville, MO, 30 Apr 1863, while serving in the 11th Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry, Company C. Married Louisa M. Henson in Vermilion County, IL, 08 Sep 1833. Father of seven (7) children; Sarah E., Mary Jane (My GGrandmother), Lucinda, Harriet, Laura M., James C., and John Perry. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Tobias Burnes m Mary Sheridan: lived in Kent Co. MI USA

mccormit1 — 2005-01-26 21:29:34Z

Tobias b abt 1840 and emigrated from County Caven, Ireland ending up in Kent County, MI and his first wife was Mary Sheridan of Kent Co; they had 2 children, James and Mary Ann (my gm).
Looking for information about the Burnes of County Caven if
ancestors of Tobias Burnes. Thanks.

DEXTER BURNES ONLSOW N.CAROLINA 1799-1850 &GATESY PITTMON

Lythouse — 2005-09-19 15:46:16Z

Looking for any information on Dexter Burnes He resided in Onslow N.Carolina in 1850. Gatesy Pittmon lived with him she had several children most of whom where daughters. Looking to find how Gatesy and Dexter came together, their connection,and their origins.

Re: DEXTER BURNES ONLSOW N.CAROLINA 1799-1850 &GATESY PITTMON

Lythouse — 2006-02-13 08:29:21Z

Thank You. . . this information concurs with what I have so far so I know it to be true.

Are you of any relation to the Pittmons in question?

Do you know where Gatsey came from or if she ever married married?

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: DEXTER BURNES ONLSOW N.CAROLINA 1799-1850 &GATESY PITTMON

Lythouse — 2006-02-15 19:50:00Z

Thanks!

Re: DEXTER BURNES ONLSOW N.CAROLINA 1799-1850 &GATESY PITTMON

Lythouse — 2006-02-14 04:14:51Z

I know that Missouri later relocated to Tennessee. I'm not sure about the information that you noted.

Haven't found much luck on Gatesy.

Burnes family From Nova Scotia Canada- USA and all Over

FawnIsabellelaffin — 2004-08-02 03:53:41Z

I am looking for information on the following Family members.......

Captain Edward Burns Born 1839 Noel Hants County Nova Scotia. Married
Mary Alice (Mae) Laffin Born 1840 DOuglas Township Nova Scotia.
Children:

1. Fanny Burnes, Born About 1866
2. Lewis C Burnes, ,Born about 1870
3. Harry T H Burnes, , Born 1875
4. Charles A Burnes, 1879

* Harry Burnes Married Charlott (Lottie) Williams
there Children Where:

1. Alice Burnes
2. Alma Burnes
3. Ella Vilote Burnes, Born 1912
4. Harry Edward Burnes, Born 1918

Any information would be great you can reach me at FawnsFamilyTree@hotmail.com.
Thanks and Have a great Day

Rufus Clevester Burnes (Burns) ALA/MS

lindsey123 — 2004-06-12 17:46:08Z

Looking for descendants of R.C. [Rufus Clevester] Burnes b. Franklin Co. Ala, ca. 1840; m. Arena (Anna) Hazeltine Lees in Itawamba Co. MS; d 1923 Lowndes Co., MS. buried in Fernbank, AL at Ebeneezer Methodist Church. He was the son of Winn (or Wynne) and Martha ? Burnes from Franklin Co. Al. She was dau of James Lees of Itawamba Co. R.C. Arena or Anna lived in Itawamba Co 1860-about 1900.
They had 13 children, youngest Rufus Garvin b. 1881 (my grandfather).
Will share info - email lindsey123@dixie-net .com

Rufus Clevester Burnes (Burns) ALA/MS

lindsey123 — 2004-06-12 17:46:08Z

Looking for descendants of R.C. [Rufus Clevester] Burnes b. Franklin Co. Ala, ca. 1840; m. Arena (Anna) Hazeltine Lees in Itawamba Co.; d 1923 Lowndes Co., MS. buried in Fernbank, AL at Ebeneezer Methodist Church. He was the son of Winn (or Wynne) and Martha ? Burnes from Franklin Co. Al. She was dau of James Lees of Itawamba Co. R.C. Arena or Anna lived in Itawamba Co 1860-about 1900.
They had 13 children, youngest Rufus Garvin b. 1881 (my grandfather).
Will share info - email lindsey123@dixie-net .com

children of RC Burns (1838-1920)

lindsey123 — 2004-06-12 17:46:08Z

Children of Rufus Clevester Burnes and Arene Hasseltine Lees were born in Itawamba Co Mississippi as follows:
Charles S. (1860; John (1865); Salome (1867) Josephine (1867?) Robert (1873); William (1874) Martha (1876) (married JM Crouch); and Rufus Garvin (1881) Married Johnnie Emma Gibson and Jessie Goodman)