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We remember Edward Burns
We remember Edward Burns
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Charlotte Querney
Source:9228490
1872
1875
sibling
Elizabeth Burns
Source:9228490
1875
1876
sibling
Robert Burns
Source:9228490
1876
1879
sibling
Mary A Burne
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1879
1880
1881
dates
Age 1
Source:9228490
3rd April 1881
1881
location
38 Walmer Street Wigan Lancashire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9228490
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
Peter Burns
Source:9228498
1884
1886
sibling
Elizabeth Burns
Source:9228498
1886
1891
dates
Age 11
Source:9228498
5th April 1891
1891
location
Castlehill Hindley Wigan Lancashire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9228498
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Agnes Bibby
Source:9228498
1891
1892
sibling
Samuel Bibby
Source:9228502
1892
1893
sibling
Thomas Bibby
Source:9228502
1893
1895
sibling
James Bibby
Source:9228502
1895
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9228502
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Coal Miner
Wigan Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9228502
31st March 1901
1901
location
97 Ladies Lane Hindley Wigan Lancashire England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9228502
31st March 1901
1902
dates
Age 22
Source:9228511
1902
1902
marriage
Mary Ann Edwards
Source:9228511
1902
1903
children
Samuel Burns
Source:9228508
1903
1905
children
John Burns
Source:9228508
1905
1910
children
Marion Burns
Source:9228508
1910
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9228508
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner
Wigan Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9228508
2nd April 1911
1911
location
399 Atherton Road Hindley Green Wigan Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9228508
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 35
Source:9228485
22nd June 1915
1915
enlistment
Wigan Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9228485
22nd June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
S/9690
Royal Highlanders
Source:9228485
22nd June 1915
1919
discharge
Source:9228485
14th January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
345590
Royal Highlanders
Source:9228485
14th January 1919
1954
dates
Age 74
Source:9228512
1954
1954
death
Unknown
Wigan Lancashire England
United Kingdom
Source:9228512
1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Burns |
| Source | 618543 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Walmer Street Wigan Lancashire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 399 Atherton Road Hindley Green Wigan Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 97 Ladies Lane Hindley Wigan Lancashire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Castlehill Hindley Wigan Lancashire England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/9690 | Royal Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 345590 | Royal Highlanders | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Burns | son | 1903 | |
| John Burns | son | 1905 | |
| Marion Burns | daughter | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny | mother | ||
| John Burns | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Querney | step-sister | 1872 | |
| Elizabeth Burns | sister | 1875 | |
| Robert Burns | brother | 1876 | |
| Mary A Burne | sister | 1879 | |
| Peter Burns | brother | 1884 | |
| Elizabeth Burns | sister | 1886 | |
| Agnes Bibby | step-sister | 1891 | |
| Thomas Bibby | step-brother | 1893 | |
| Samuel Bibby | step-brother | 1892 | |
| James Bibby | step-brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Edwards | wife | 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-22 | 5'4" |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | david37172 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | david37172 |
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