by
Sylvia J Bradford
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This book was first published in 2010 and has been revised since then.
This revision is published in 2010 by Sylvia Bradford with copyrights reserved
The use for commercial of my original work is not permitted
The non-commercial use is permitted providing proper credit is given
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Introduction
1
The Burns Family
2
Details of the Burns Family
3
Family Group Sheet of Gerald Burns and Mary Campbell
4
Details of the Gerald Burns and Mary Campbell Family
6
Outline Descendant Report of Lewis R Burns and Bridget McKeown
11
Details of the Lewis R Burns and Bridget McKeown Family
12
Outline Descendant Report of Thomas E. Burns and Ann Jeffers
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Details of the Thomas E. Burns and Anna Jeffers Family
17
Outline Descendant Report of Cecilia Burns and John Doyle
22
Details of the Celia Burns and John Doyle Family
23
Family Group Sheet of Phillip J. Burns and Mary A Burns
29
Details of the Phillip J. Burns and Mary A Burns Family
31
Outline Descendant Report of John J. Burns and Helen Bernard
34
Details of the John J. Burns and Helen Bernard Family
35
Outline Descendant Report of Michael J. Burns and Ethel Bailey
39
Details of the Michael J. Burns and Ethel Bailey Family
40
Outline Descendant Report of Mary (Mame) Burns and John P Kiniry
42
Details of Mary (Mame) Burns and John P Kiniry Family
43
Outline Descendant Report for Cecilia E Burns and Joseph Thomas
49
Details of the Cecilia E Burns and Joseph Thomas Family
50
Outline Descendant Report of Andrew Edward Burns and Mary Hoffman
51
Details of the Andrew Edward Burns and Mary Hoffman Family
52
Outline Descendant Report for Ella J Burns and Michael Gibbons
56
Details of the Ella J Burns and Michael Gibbons Family
57
Family Group Sheet of Phillip Gerald Burns and Anna McCann
58
Details of Phillip Gerald Burns and Anna McCann Family
60
Outline Descendant Report of Agnes Burns and Jesse Price
64
Details of Agnes Cecelia Burns and Jesse Price Family
65
Outline Descendant Report of William Burns and Kathleen Whalen
67
Details of the William Burns and Kathleen Whalen Family
68
Outline Descendant Report of Verna Burns and Walter Reynolds
69
Details of the Verna Burns and Walter Reynolds Family
70
Family Group Sheet of Sylvia Ann Burns and Frederick Jones
72
Details of the Sylvia Burns and Fred Jones Family
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Introduction
This book contains my conclusions about relationships and the facts I have researched to support them.
While doing this research, I concentrated on my direct ancestors, but I have included any side-line facts I
came across.
My direct line ancestors are listed on "Family Group Sheets", any side-line family group will be in the form
of an "Outline Descendant Report Sheet". Following each of these sheets are the details that I found. On
occasion there may be details that are given about an individual, that do not have a outline, due to the fact
that I could not find enough data to warrant an outline on that individual.
I have used "Author's note" to record data that may be relevant but I do not have supporting data, highlight
discrepancies in researched facts, and my thoughts, conclusions and hypothesis.
This work is by no means finished. There is always more to do.
At this point, I would like to address the spelling of the "Surname". The Scottish and English spelling of the
name is a variation of the name "Burnhouse". "Burn" meaning stream and "House" meaning house. Due to
the practice of spelling according to sound, before dictionaries, the name has appeared as Burns, Burne,
Burnes, Burness and others. Later due to the pronunciation of the "Gaelic Tongue" the name was also spelled
Bourne, Burn and Bernes. The Irish spelling was Byrne and variations off of that.
Now we bring in the scribers and transcribers. The ethnocentricity and education level of the scriber and/or
transcriber influenced the spelling. I bring this to your attention only because you will find in my
documentation several different spellings of a given family, especially the earlier records. The name is
sometimes spelled differently in the same document.
Due to these facts, it is important to rely on the entire document and its content and no t only rely on the
spelling of a name.
I would like to thank Ellie McGrory for her assistance on the Burns Family.
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Details of the Burns Family
The Burns name changes in spelling many times during the research. I will use the spelling most often used
by the family themselves.
I will begin the details of the Burns family with the oldest known individual. John Burne is the father of
Gerald Burns. He was born in Ireland. Infomation other than his name has not surfaced up to date, but he is
recorded as Gerald Burne father on Gerald's marriage registery.
Possible Family Links
Thomas Burns
Author's note: In doing research on the Burns family , I came across a Thomas Burns in the same area of
Chester County, Pennsylvania as Gerald. It appears that he may be a brother. Thomas is a family name and
he was born in Ireland. There is about 5 years difference in age. One of the things that call my attention to
Thomas was that his first born female child was named Mary Ella as was the first female child of Gerald. All
the following are details of that family in the hope that they may tie in sometime in the future.
Provided by Newspaper Clipping from the Ledger
15 March 1910
Mrs. Margaret Burns, widow of Thomas Burns, died yesterday at the rectory of St. Cecilia's Church, after an
illness of some time. Mrs. Burns was taken ill at her home on Chestnut Street and had been removed to the
rectory, where she expired. Mrs. Burns was formerly housekeeper at the rectory.
Author's note: In the records of St. Cecilia's Cemetery there is a record of a James Burns from Parkesburg,
Pa. He is age 56 and buried on 6 December 1935.
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Family Group Sheet for Gerald Burns and Mary Campbell
Husband:
Gerald Burns
b:
d:
m:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
Wife:
1821 in Ireland
Pennsylvania
1852 in Sunderland, England
John Burne
Mary (Ireland)
Mary Campbell
b:
d:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
1833 in Ireland
Pennsylvania
Philip Campbell
Children:
1
F
Name:
b:
Mary Ella Burns
1853 in England
Other Spouses:
2
M
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Philip J. Burns
17 September 1854 in South Hylton, Ford, Sunderland, Durham, England
9 January 1936 in Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania
13 January 1936 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
1878 in Coatsville, Chester County Pennsylvania
Mary Agnes Byrnes
3
F
Name:
b:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Margaret Ann (Annie) Burns
28 August 1859 in Pennsylvania
Hunter
4
M
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Lewis R Burns
25 April 1861 in Coatsville, Chester County Pennsylvania
March 1932 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
28 March 1932 in Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Lindwood, Delaware,
Pennsylvania
30 January 1887 in Immaculate Heart Church, Chester, De.Co, Pa
Bridget McKeown
4
5
M
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
Andrew Edward Burns
February 1863 in Pennsylvania
12 May 1945 in Pennsylvania
16 May 1945 in Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Lindwood, Delaware,
Pennsylvania
Other Spouses:
6
M
Name:
b:
d:
Gerald Burns
14 March 1865 in Pennsylvania
Bef. 1911 in Pennsylvania
Other Spouses:
7
F
Name:
b:
d:
Elizabeth Burns
16 July 1868 in Pennsylvania
Bef. 1870 in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Other Spouses:
8
M
Name:
b:
d:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Thomas E. Burns
9 July 1869 in Pennsylvania
Bef. May 1919 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
24 August 1903 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
Annie Jeffers
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F
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Catherine Cecilia Burns
4 February 1872 in Pennsylvania
3 November 1961 in Pennsylvania
7 November 1961 in St Michael's, Chester, Delaware, Pa
27 June 1900 in Immaculate Heart Church, Chester, De.Co, Pa
John J Doyle
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M
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
James S Burns
29 March 1874 in Pennsylvania
27 January 1911 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
30 January 1911 in Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Lindwood, Delaware,
Pennsylvania
Other Spouses:
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Details of the Gerald Burns and Mary Campbell Family
Provided by the 1851 Census of England
Gerald Burne and his wife Mary are living in the Township of Southwick, District of Southwick, in the
Borough of Sunderland. Gerald is 30 years old and working in a ship-yard. Mary is also 30. They have two
children, John 3 and Bridget 2.
Author's note: This Mary is not Mary Campbell, but Geralds first wife. There is a death recorded for a Mary
Burns in Sunderland dated Sep 1851.
Provided by the Marriage Record
Gerald Burne (30) son of John Burne, married Mary Campbell (20) daughter of Philip Campbell on 1
February 1852 at St Mary's Chapel, in the District of Sunderland, in the County of Durham. Gerald is a
widower living in High Southwick and and Mary is a spinster living in Sunderland. St Mary's is a Catholic
Chapel on Bridge Street. Gerald is employed as a sawyer. John Burne is employed as a weaver. Philip
Campbell is employed as a laborer.
Provided by the 1860 Census of Pennsylvania
Gerald is listed as Jearet Burns on this census. He and Mary are living in Coatsville,West Brandywine
township, Chester, Pennsylvania. Jearet and Mary were born in Ireland . Living with them are the following
children: Mary E (7), Phillip (6), and Margaret A ( 8/12). His occupation is mason.
Author's note: The spelling of his name is Jearet Burns, but this was the only time I found it that way. The
children being born in Pennsylvania is also a mistake, but the names and ages are right and the location is
the same as Gerald Burns on the 1870 census. On the 1930 Census of Andrew his son, it appears that
Gerald and Mary both came from Nothern Ireland.
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Provided from Land Records from the Chester County Archeives in Pennsylvania
According to the records Gerald bought several pieces of property on 24 March 1866. It may have been one
big piece, but he sold at least three parcels over the years. One lot was sold 13 January 1868 to Israel Windle,
another was sold 6 April 1871 to Edward Kelley. There was a third plot sold on 28 February 1883. These
records were all signed in his own hand, but Mary used her mark.
Provided by the 1870 Census
Gerald and Mary Burne are living in the 168th District of West Brandywine Township, Chester,
Pennsylvania. The post office area is Rockville. Gerald is a farmer with a real estate value of $2500 and
$300 personal property. There are six children: Mary Ella (17), Philip (15), Maggie A (11), Lewis (6),
Gerald (4), and Thomas (1). Mary Ella and Phillip were both born in England. The remaining children were
born in Pennsylvania.
Provided by the 1880 Census
Gerald and Mary Burns are still located in West Brandywine, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Mary Ella is no
longer at home nor is Philip. Maggie is now listed as Margaret Ann (20), Lewis P (19), Andrew E (17),
Gerald (15), Thomas (10), Cecilia (8), and James (6).
Provided by the Chester City Directory of 1889-90and 1890-1891
Burns, Mary, widow of Gerald, 216 Hayes St.
Burns, Mary, widow, 216 Hayes St
Author' note: It appears Mary moved to Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania some time after 1880 and 1889.
She probably died in Chester and Gerald might also have died there. I have found no record of them being
buried in St Cecilia's in Coatesville and feel they may be buried in either St Michael's or Immaculate Heart
in Chester.
Descendants of Gerald Burns
Author's note: On the 1851 English Census, Gerald is reported to have had 2 children, John and Bridget. On
the 1860 Census there is a John Burns age 12 on the same page as Gerald. I believe this is too much of a
coincidence. Until proven otherwise I am treating this John as the child of Gerald.
John Burns
Provided by the 1860 Census of Pennsylvania
John is living in Coatsville,West Brandywine township, Chester, Pennsylvania. He is 12 years old and living
with the Thompson family. Mr Thompson is a doctor.
Author's note: There are a number of John Burns in the area and so I have made no futher conclusions.
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Bridget Burns
Author's note: I found no death records in England for Bridget and no conclusive records in America.
Mary Ella Burns
Author's note: Other than the 1860 and 1870 Census, when she is with her parents,I have not been able to
find any records. One place to look might be the records of St. Cecilia's Church in Coatsville.
Margaret Ann Burns
Provided by the Records of St Joseph Church in Downingtown, Chester, Pennsylvania
Margaret Burns was born 28 August 1859 and Baptized 9 October 1859 in St Joseph Church. Her parents
were Gerald and Mary Burns. Her sponsors were Patrick and Ann Casey. The Baptism was done by the Rev
J F Prendergast.
Provided by the 1900 Census of Pennsylvania
Margaret Burns (May 1861) is living at 2824 West Second Street in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania. She is
living with her sister Cecilia Burns. Margaret is 39 years of age and single. No occupation is listed.
Provided by Oral Family History
Married to a man whose last name was Hunter. For some reason she was called "Methodist Annie". There
were two children from this marriage, Mary and Winfield. As yet the family remains a mystery.
Author's note: I have not been able to locate this family anywhere. I have found a Winfield Hunter in
Philadelphia who has a sister Mary. His father is John., Margaret was single in 1900 and also 39 years of
age, which is a little old to be starting a family. My thought is that maybe Winfield and Mary were
step-children. The John Hunter I found lost his wife in 1902. Either way Margaret is not easily found on the
1910 Census.
Andrew Edward Burns
Provided by the Records of Our Lady of Consolation Church, Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania
Edward had no birth date listed. He was baptized 24 May 1863 at Our Lady of Consolation Church in
Parkesburg. His parents were Gerrald Byrne and Mary Campbell. The Sponsors were Thomas Farrell and
Margaret Reardon. The Baptism was done by Rev Thomas Quinn.
Provided by the Chester City Directory
1889 - 1890 Burns, Andrew, Hostler at the Thurlow House
1890 - 1891 Burns, Andrew, Bar Tender, 216 Hayes
1902
Restaurant 2600 &h. 2731 W. 3d.
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1920
Restaurant 2605 W. 3d. H. do
Provided by the Chester Times - 6 August 1935
Thirty Years Ago - Andrew Burns who for about three years has conducted the restaurant at 2605 West
Third Street, has sold out the property to his brother Thomas Burns. The transfer was made Wednesday
morning and the former proprietor has abandoned the business for good.
Provided by the 1910 Census of Pennsylvania
Andrew Burns is living with his brother Thomas and Thomas's family at 2731 W 3rd Street in Chester,
Delaware, Pennsylvania. He is working as a wholesale oyster merchant.
Provided by the Chester Times - 1 April 1924
Andrew Burns, one of the oldest business men in the West End, left yesterday for Philadelphia, where he
will undergo an operation for eye trouble.
Provided by the 1930 Census of Pennsylvania
Andrew Burns lives at 2605 W 3rd St in Chester (Pennsylvania, Delaware, Chester City, 11WD. He is 66
years of age and single. He is the proprietor of a restaurant. This census also states that his parents came
from Northern Ireland.
Provided by the Chester Times - 2 July 1935
Andrew Burns, the proprietor of the restaurant at 2505 West Third Street, was at his place the other morning
when he heard an unearthly noise in his cellar, and running down, was surprised to see the white shell of a
clam scudding across the floor. He made a closer inspection and was still more surprised to find that one of
the clams scudding across the floor, had the leg of a rat in its shell, and by that means was using the rat as a
motive power and was getting a free ride around the place. The rat would stop occasionally, and between
squeals, gnaw for a moment at the shell and then start off again.
Provided by the Chester Times - 14 May 1945
Andrew Burns, a resident of the West End for 60 years, died on Saturday at the home of his sister-in-law,
Mre Annie Burns. Mr Burns conducted a restaurant at Third and Wilson Streets for a number of years. He
was a member of the Felton Fire Company.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs Celcilia Doyle and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
held Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the E F White Funeral Parlor, Thomas E Reardon, successor, Third
and Norris Streets. High Mass of Requiem will be celebrated in the Church of the Resurrection, with
interment in Immaculate Heart Cemetery.
Provided by oral Family History
Never married. Owned a restaurant on 3rd. Street in Chester.
Gerald Burns
Provided by the Records of Our Lady of Consolation Church, Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania
Gerald was born 14 March 1865 and baptized on 23 April 1865 at Our Lady of Consolation Church in
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Parkesburg. His parents were Gerald Byrne and Mary Campbell. The sponsors were M Sheridan and
Margaret Lamb. The Baptism was done by Rev C A McFadden
Author's note: After the 1880 Census when Gerald is with his father, I have found no other record.
Elizabeth Burns
Provided by the Records of Our Lady of Consolation Church, Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Burns was born 16 July 1868 and was baptized 2 August 1868at Our Lady of Consolation Church.
Her parents were Garret Burns and Mary Campbell. The sponsors were John Reardon and Margaret Kelly.
The Baptism was done by Rev C A McFadden.
Author's note: Elizabeth is not on the 1870 Census, leading me to believe that she died at an early age.
James Burns
Provided by the Records of St Cecilia Church, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania
James Burns was born 29 March 1874 and was baptized 25 April 1874 at St Cecilia Church. His parents
were Gerald Burns and Mary Campbell. The sponsors were Daniel and Mary Lynch. The Baptism was done
by Rev Luke V Mc Cabe.
Provided by the Chester City Directory of 1902
1902
James Burns, Waiter
h. 2731 W. 3d.
Provided by the 1900 Census of Pennsylvania
James Burns ( March 1875) is living with Cecilia Burns at 2824 West Second Street, Chester, Delaware,
Pennsylvania.He is working as a day laborer.
Provided by the Chester Times - 28 January 1911
James S Burns, age 36, died yeaterday at his home at 2731 West Third Street, where he has conducted a
restaurant for many years. He was a popular citizen of the West End and at one time prominent in fraternal
circles. He is survived by four brothers, Thomas, Andrew, Lewis, and Philip; and two sisters, Mrs John
Doyle and Mrs James Connell. High mass of requim will be celebrated over the remains at 10 o'clock
Monday morning in Immaculate Heart Church.
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Outline Descendant Tree of Lewis R Burns and Bridget Keown
1 Lewis R Burns b: 25 April 1861 in Coatsville, Chester County Pennsylvania, d: March 1932 in Chester
City, Delaware , Pennsylvania, Burial: 28 March 1932 in Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Lindwood,
Delaware, Pennsylvania
...... + Bridget McKeown b: March 1857 in Ireland, m: 30 January 1887 in Immaculate Heart Church,
Chester, De.Co, Pa
............2 Robert Emmett Burns b: 31 December 1887 in Pennsylvania, d: 11 January 1964 in
Pennsylvania
............2 James J Burns b: 28 October 1889 in Pennsylvania, d: 3 December 1966 in Chester,
Pennsylvania
............2 Lewis Burns b: 10 November 1891 in Pennsylvania, d: April 1964 in Pennsylvania
............2 Katherine E Burns b: March 1894 in Pennsylvania
............ + William F Smith m: 26 June 1917 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
..................3 William Smith b: Abt. 1919 in Washington City, District Of Columbia, District of Columbia,
USA
..................3 Kat [kut] Smith
.................. + Charles Conery b: 1917, d: June 1982
..................3 John Smith
............2 Mary A Burns b: April 1896 in Pennsylvania
............ + Joseph E Brady m: 13 April 1915 in Chester City, Delaware, Pennsylvania
............2 Anna Burns b: 11 July 1899 in Chester City, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, d: Bef. 11 June
1900 in Chester City, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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Details of the Lewis R Burns and Bridget McKeown Family
Provided by the Records of St Joseph Church in Downington, Chester, Pennsylvania
Louis Burns was born 25 April 1861. He was baptized 14 July 1861 at St Joseph Church. His parents were
Garrett Burns and Mary Campbell. Sponsors were Patrick Casey and Julia Nolan. The baptisism was done by
Rev J F Prendergast.
Provided by the Marriage Records of Delaware County Pennsylvania
Lewis Robinson Burne married Bridget McKeown on 22 June 1886.
Provided by the Marriage Records of the Immaculate Heart Church in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Lewis Burns and Bridget McKeown were married on 30 January 1887 in the Immaculate Heart Church in
Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Author's note: I have no explaination for the discrepancy in the marriage dates between the civil record and
the church record.
Provided by the 1900 Census of Pennsylvania
Lewis (May 1861) and Bridget (March 1857) Burns are living at 3000 West 6th Street in Chester,
Delaware, Pennsylvania, 11WD 3rd precinct. Living with them are the following children: Robert (January
1887), James (October 1889), Lewis J (November 1891), Kate (March 1894, and Mary (April 1896). Lewis
is a day laborer at the pipe works. They have been married for 14 years. Bridget has had 6 children with 5
living.
Provided by the 1910 Census of Pennsylvania
Lewis and Bridget Burns are living in Chester City, Delaware, Pennsylvania, 11 WD 3rd precinct. Lewis
and Bridget have been married for 23 years. Living with them are : James, Lewis, Kate, and Mary. Lewis
Burns is a retail merchant. The sons James and Lewis are cooks and Kate is a waitress. Mary is listed as in
school.
Provided by the 1920 Census of Pennsylvania
Lewis and Bridget Burns are living on Bridgewater Road in Chester City, Delaware, Pennsylvania. He is a
farmer. Working on the farm and living with them are their sons James and Lewis. Their daughter Mary
Brady is also there.
Provided by the Chester Times - 28 March 1932
The funeral of Lewis Burns, widely known resident of the West End, was held from his home, 414 Wilson
Street, following Solemn Requim Mass at the Church of the Resurrection, Tenth Street and Highland
Avenue. Rev A L Ganster, paster officiating. Interment was made in the Immaculate Heart Cemetery.
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Descendants of Lewis P Burns
Robert Emmett Burns
Provided by the Records of Immaculate Heart Church in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Robert Emmett Burns, son of Louis Burns and Bridget McKeown, was baptized 15 January 1888.
Provided by WWI Draft Card - June 5 1917
Robert states he was born 1 January 1888. His occupation is a farmer and is residing in Aston Township.
Provided by the 1930 Census of Pennsylvania
Robert E Burns is living on Concord Road, Chester Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania. He is 42 years old
and working as a farm laborer. He is a boarder in the residence of Anna P Gamble. His brother Lewis J
Burns is also there.
Provided by oral Family History
Robert E. was in World War I. When Robert died he had an Honor Guard at his veiwing, and a Gun Salute at
graveside. He is reported to have been a gambler.
Provided by the Social Security Death Index.
Robert E Burns was born 31 December 1887 and died January 1964. His last residence was Pennsylvania.
James J Burns
Provided by the Records of Immaculate Heart Church in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
James Burns, son of Louis Burns and Bridget McKeown, was baptized 3 November 1889.
Provided by WWI Draft Card
James Joseph Burns was born 31 October 1889. He us living in Village Green, Delaware, Pennsylvania and
working on his fathers farm.
Provided by the Social Security Death Index.
James Burns was born 28 October 1889 and died December 1966. His last residence was Chester, Delaware,
Pennsylvania.
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Lewis J Burns
Provided by the Records of Immaculate Heart Church in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Louis Burns, son of Louis Burns and Bridget McKeown, was baptized 13 December 1891.
Provided by the 1930 Census of Pennsylvania
Lewis J Burns is living on Concord Road, Chester Township, Delaware, Pennsylvania. He is 38 years old
and working as a farm laborer. He is a boarder in the residence of Anna P Gamble. His brother Robert E
Burns is also there.
Provided by the Social Security Death Index.
Louis Burns was born 10 November 1891 and died April 1964. His last residence was Pennsylvania.
Katherine Burns
Provided by the Records of Immaculate Heart Church in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Catherine Burns, daughter of Lewis Burns and Bridget McKeown, was baptized 25 March 1894.
Provided by the Delaware County, Pennsylvania Marriage Records
Katherine E Burns married William F Smith on 26 June 1917 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Provided by the 1920 Census of Washington D C
William F and Catherine E Smith are living at 664 Pennsylvania Avenue South East, Washington D C.
Living with them is their son William age 1 and 10 months. He was born in Washington D C.William F
Smith is a moulder in the U S Navy yard.
Mary Burns
Provided by the Records of Immaculate Heart Church in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Mary Burns, daughter of Lewis Burns and Bridget McKeown, was baptized 10 May 1896.
Provided by the Delaware County, Pennsylvania Marriage Records
Mary A Burns married Joseph E Brady on 13 April 1915 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
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Provided by the 1920 Census of Pennsylvania
Mary Brady is living on Bridgewater Road in Chester City, Delaware, Pennsylvania. She is living on her
fathers farm with her parents and 2 brothers. There is a mention of a Mildred Brady age 6 and 1/2 years of
age who is a niece.
Anna Burns
Provided by the Delaware County, PennsylvaniaBirth Records
Annie Burns was born 11 July 1899 to Lewis Burns and Bridget McKeown.The family lives at 3000 West
Sixth Street in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Provided by the Records of Immaculate Heart Church in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Anna Burns, daughter of Lewis Burns and Bridget McKeown, was baptized 16 July 1899.
Author's note: Annie or Anna was not mentioned on the 1900 Census. Bridget is reported to have had 6
children with 5 living, so it appears that Annie is the child that died.
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Outline Descendant Report of Thomas E. Burns and Anna Jeffers
1 Thomas E. Burns b: 9 July 1869 in Pennsylvania, d: Bef. May 1919 in Chester City, Delaware ,
Pennsylvania
...... + Annie Jeffers b: 1877 in County Mayo, Ireland, m: 24 August 1903 in Chester City, Delaware ,
Pennsylvania, d: 12 May 1956 in Chester City, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Burial: 16 May 1956 in
Immaculate Heart, Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
............2 Edward Burns b: 13 July 1904 in Pennsylvania, d: 29 March 1939 in Chester City, Delaware ,
Pennsylvania
............2 Thomas Burns b: 23 July 1906 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania, d: Bef. 1910 in Chester
City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
............2 Mary Agnes Burns b: 1908 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
............2 Anna Burns b: 25 May 1912 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania, d: 14 September 1994 in
Marcus Hook, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
............ + Martin J Lavin b: 4 December 1908 in Pennsylvania, m: January 1931 in Chester City,
Delaware , Pennsylvania, d: 23 January 1997 in Marcus Hook, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
..................3 Nancy Lavin b: 19 January 1932 in Chester City, Delaware, Pennsylvania
.................. + Alfred J Olsen m: 17 May 1952 in Holy Savior Ch. Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
..................3 Maureen Lavin b: 29 October 1935 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
..................3 Martin J Lavin b: Abt. 1937 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
..................3 William Lavin b: 8 August 1941 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
..................3 Daniel Lavin b: 8 August 1947 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
..................3 Dennis Lavin b: 9 August 1951 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
..................3 Patrica Anne Lavin b: Abt. 1953 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
............2 Thomas Burns b: April 1915 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania, d: 13 May 1916 in
Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
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Details of the Thomas E. Burns and Anna Jeffers Family
Provided by the Records of Our Lady of Consolation Church, Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania
Thomas Burns was born 9 July 1869 and baptized 8 August 1869 at Our Lady of Consolation Church,
Parkesburg, Chester, Pennsylvania. The parents were Gereald Burns and Margaret Farley*. The sponsors
were Thomas Farley and Margaret Farley. The rite was preformed by Rev C A McFadden, (*This may be a
mistake made by the recording priest, writing the godmother's name twice.)
Provided by the 1900 Census of Pennsylvania
Thomas Burns (June 1871) is living with his sister Cecilia Burns at 2824 West Second Street, Chester,
Delaware, Pennsylvania. He is a restaurant keeper.
Provided by the Marriage Records of Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Thomas Burns married Annie Jeffers on 24 August 1903 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania.
Provided by the Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania Birth Records 1889-1906
Edward Burns born to Thomas and Annie Burns of 2725 W Third Street on 13 July 1904.
Thomas Burns born to Thomas and Annie Burns of 2731 W Third Street on 23 July 1906
Provided by the Baptismal Record of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Chester, Delaware, Pa
Edward Burns - Baptized - 24 July 1904
Thomas Burns - Baptized - 28 July 1906
Mary Agnes Burns - Baptized - 26 April 1908
Author's note: The 1910 Census states that Anna had three children with two living. It appears that Thomas
has died.
Provided by the 1910 Census of Pennsylvania
Thomas and Anna Burns are living at 2731 W 3rd Street in Chester,Delaware, Pennsylvania. Living with
them are two children, Edward (5) and Mary A (2). Thomas is the proprietor of a restaurant. Also living with
the the family is Andrew Burns, brother of Thomas. Andrew is a wholesale oyster merchant.
Provided by the Chester Times - 15 May 1916
Infant son dies - Following an illness of brief duration. Thomas, the thirteen months' old son of Mr and Mrs
Thomas Burnes, of 2731 West Third Street, died Saturday morning. Arrangements for the funeral have not
been completed.
Provided by the Chester Times - 3 May 1919
Estate of Thomas Burns, late of the City of Chester, deceased.
Letters of administration on the above estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to
the said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same withour delay to
Annie Burns, 2731 West Third St, Chester, Pa.
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Provided by the 1920 Census of Pennsylvania
Anna Burns is living at 2731 West Third Street, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania. Living with her are her
children: Edward (15), Agnes (11) and Anna (8). Anna is still operating the restaurant. Mary Jeffers, sister of
Anna, is living with her and working in the restaurant.
Provided by the Chester Times -14 May 1956
Annie J Burns - Restaurant Operator - Chester - Mrs Annie Jeffers Burns, 79, died Saturday at her home,
2731 W 3rd St, following an illness of one year.
Mrs Burns for the last a50 years operated a restaurant at the 3rd Street address. She was born in County
Mayo, Ireland, coming to this country at the age of 16. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of
Resurrection Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Miss Agnes Burns at home and Mrs Martin J Lavin of Ogden; a sister, Miss
Mary Jeffers of Chester; two brothers, Edward Jeffers of Ireland and Thomas Jeffers of England; seven
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 9 am Wednesday at the E F White funeral home, 3rd and Norris St, followed by
celebration of solemn requem mass at Resurrection Church at 10 am. Burial will by in Immaculate Heart
Cemetery and viewing will be tomorrow evening at the funeral home.
Decendants of Thomas E Burns
Edward Burns
Provided by the Chester Times - 26 December 1931
Man is Stabbed; Suspects Held - Marcus Hook Resident, the Victim, Says Stranger Attacked Him A few minutes after he left the home of his fiance at Fourth and Palmer Streets, Christmas eve, George
Fahey, of 34 Walnut Street, Marcus Hook, was attacked by a man unknown to him, at Third and Wilson
Streets, and stabbed under the heart.
The victim is in the Chester Hospital in a serious condition, and two youths, Edward Burns, 26, of Third
Street near Highland Avenue and Joseph R Bush also of Third Street near Highland Avenue are being
detained un connection with the stabbing.
The victim told Detective Sergeant Hardman that, shortly after he left the home of a girl friend,He met Burns
at Third and Wilson Streets and they both went to a store on Wilson Street between Second and Third
Streets.
"While we were in there another fellow came in and started an argument" Fahey told police, "Eventually he
drew a long bladed knife from his pocket and it was while I was attempting to take it away from him that he
stabbed me."
After he was wounded, Fahey went to the home of his girl friend and told her about the affray and she called
the police, who removed Fahey to the hospital. Police say the Bush had a blood stained stilletto in his
possession when he was arrested a short time later.
Provided by the Chester Times - 21 March 1939
Lifeless Body Found in Field - The body of Edward Burns of Third Street and Highland Avenue, was found
lifeless in a field near Seventh and Flower Streets at 7 AM today.
Patrolmen Carney and Gill were attracted to the locality when they saw a group of persons standing in the
lot and their investigation revealed the body, face down in the mud. The body showed no signs of violence.
The ambulance of the Franklin Rescue Squad was summoned and the body was taken to the morgue of
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Deputy Coroner George J White, at Third and Morris Streets.
Mary Agnes Burns
Author's note: I have found no futher information on Mary Agnes.
Anna C Burns
Provided by the Chester Times 28 January 1956
Mr and Mrs Martin Lavin of Mill Rd celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. The Martins have seven
children, Mrs Nancy Olsen, Mrs Moreen Christopher, Martin Fr, Dennnis, Patti Gail, William and Daniel.
Author's note: There are a few errors in this article. The family name is Lavin not Martin. and Patti's middle
name is not Gail.
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
Martin J Lavin - b: 4 December 1908 - d: 23 January 1997 - Last residence: Marcus Hook, Delaware, Pa
Anna C Lavin - b: 25 May 1912 - d: 14 September 1994 - Last residence: Marcus Hook, Delaware, Pa
Nancy Lavin
Provided by the Chester Times 18 January 1941
The Children's Corner - Sunday, January 19 - Nancy Lavin, 2713 West Third Street, Chester, 9 yeaers.
Provided by the Chester Times 28 May 1952
Olsen - Lavin - Miss Nancy Lavin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin J Lavin , of 2043 Mill Rd, Ogden, and
Sergeant Alfred J Olsen, Camp Rucker, Alabama, son of Mr and Mrs Alf Olsen, of Chester, were united in
marriage on Saturday morning, 17 May at 10 o'clock nass in the Holy Savior Roman Catholic Church,
Linweed by Rev Daniel McDermott who also said the mass.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a wedding gown of Chantilly lace over taffeta with
a long train. She wore a fingertip veil and carried a white prayerbook with a white orchid and a cascade of
baby's breath.
Miss Maureen Lavin, was her sister's maid of honor, and the bridesmaids, Miss Eileen Andelfinger, and Miss
Joanne Broadbent and Miss Dolores Brady, wore white nylon tulle gowns with lace bidices. They wore white
picture hats with red ribbon streamers and carried bouquets of red roses.
Corporal Charles Hufnell, of Coatesville and Carl Nelson, John Lavin and John Campbell acted as ushers.
A reception in the Ogden Firehouse followed the ceremony after which Sgt and Mrs Olsen left for a wedding
trip to Washington D C. They will reside in Dothan, Ala while Sgr Olsen is stationed at Camp Rucker.
The bride was graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1949.
Sgt Olsen, who is serving in the US Army, attended St James High School, served 13 months in Korea with
the Medical Corps of 17 Infantry Regiment.
Maureen Levin
Provided by the Chester Times - 2 November 1935
Mr and Mrs Martin Lavin of Feltonville, announce the birth of a daughter, Maureen on Tuesday, October 29,
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at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Mrs Lavin is the former Miss Anna Burns.
Provided by the Delaware County Daily Times - 13 May 1967
St James High School Graduates to Be Ordained - Four graduates of St James High School, Chester, who
have completed their studies in St Charles Borromeo Seminary, Lower Merion, will be ordained to the
Roman Catholic priesthoode in the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, by Archbishop John J
Kroll, May 20, with a solemn ceremonies.
May 21, the newly ordained priest will celebrate their first solemn Masses in their respective parish
churches. ____________
Rev Daniel I McDermott, pastor of Holy Savior Roman Catholic Church will sponsor and serve as assisting
priest Rev Martin E Lavin, son of Mr and Mrs Martin J Lavin, 2043 Mill Road, Ogden, Upper Chichester.
Serving with Father McDermott at the first Mass of the newly ordained Father Lavin will be Rev Raymond
O Leneweaver, professor at Roman Catholic High School, Philadelphia, decon; and Rev Robert I Brennan,
Broomall, subdeacon, Rev James J Murphy, Philadelphia, will give the sermon.
Provided by the Delaware County Daily Times - 9 August 1976
'Congress' visits countians - Upper Chichester- Mr and Mrs Martin Lavin could not attend any of the events
connected with the 41st Intermational Eucharistic Congress which ended Sunday in Philadelphia.
So, at least part of the gathering of the Roman Catholics came to their Mill Road home.
"My son Martin (the Rev Martin Lavin) called from the Booth's Corner sale about 11 AM Saturday. He said
he was stopping by with a few people from the conference," Mrs Lavin explained.
The "few people" turned out to be 10 including Cardinal Urst of Naples, Archbishop Casoria of Rome and
"three or four Monsignors"
They wanted to go to the Pennsylvania Amish, so my son took them out to the sale"Mrs Lavin said.
Mrs Lavin said the group had been working on the cannonization of Philadelphia Bishop John Newmann
who is to become the first American male saint next spring.
Cardinal Ursi blessed the Lavin home and gave Mrs Lavin a cross before he returned to Philadelphia.
Daniel Lavin
Provided by the Chester Times - 9 August 1947
At Crozer Hospital - Lavin - To Martin and Anna Lavin, 2713 West Third Street, Chester, a son August 8.
Provided by the Chester Times - 10 August 1950
Mrs Martin Lavin, of Mill Road, Ogden, entertained at a party Tuesday afternoon in honor of the third
birthday of her son , Danny. Guests were Dennis Robinson, Herman and Joanne Oberg, Maureen, Martin and
Billy Lavin and Mrs Herman Oberg of Ogden; and Miss Agnes Burns and Miss Sally Todd of Chester.
William Lavin
Provided by the Chester Times - 14 May 1941
Births - A son was born to Mr and Mrs Martin Lavin of 2713 West Third Street, this city, at the Taylor
Hospital today.
Provided by the Chester Times
September's Midway Features Fair Brides-to-Be - Linwood - Miss Christina B Logeman and Pfc William F
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Lavin are engaged, her parents, Mr and Mrs George R Logeman, 822 Oakmont Ave, have announced.
The bridgroom-elect is the son of Mr and Mrs Martin J Levin, 2043 Mill Road, Ogden.
He is an alumnus of Chichester High School and is presently serving in the US Marine Corps at Camp
LeJeune, N C.
Miss Logeman also attended Chichester High School.
The wedding date has not been selected.
Patricia Ann Lavin
Provided by the Delaware County Daily Times - 2 September 1972
Marzulli, Lavin - Patricia Ann Lavin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin J Lavin, 2043 Mill Road, Ogden,
became the bride of Carmen J Marzulli Jr,son of Mr and Mrs Carmen J Marzulli. 508 Greenwaich Street,
Philadelphia, in Holy Savior R C Church, Linwood, Lower Chichester, August 26.
Rev Martin E Lavin, J C D, brother of the bride officiated. Rec James Soreth and Rev John Gallagher
concelebrated the nuptial mass. Rev Daniel I McDermott, Rev Francis Kulhawick, Rev James Simon and the
Rev Mr Raymond Tribuani were present in the sanctuary.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an Empire A-line gown of nylon over net trimmed with Irish
lace, Venise lace trimmed to high neckline, cuffs and hem. The yoke and long sleeves, and the ruffle at the
bottom of the gown were of satin stiped nylon. It was fashioned with a chaple lengty train. A matching skull
cap held a double cathedral veil of illusion. Her flowers were white rose buds and lillies of the valley.
Jennie Patrone was maid of honor. Linda Marzulli and Annamarie Marzulli, sisters of the groom, Judith
Olson and May Myers were the bridesmaids. Their gowns were in chiffon embroidery in lime green and pale
yellow with yellow chiffon skirts.
Andrew Olsen served as ring bearer and ?anice Lavin was flower girl.
James Ruchkis was best man.
After a reception in the Ogden Fire House, the couple left for a trip to the Pocono Mountains.
The bride is a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Goldey Beacon College. She is employed by the
DuPone Co. Her husband is a graduate of Bishop Neuman High School, Philadelphia and is attending
Brandywine College.
Dennis Lavin
Provided by the Chester Times - 10 August - 1951
Lavin - To Martin and Anna Lavin, Mill Road, Ogden, a son. August 9, 9 pounds 6 ozs.
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Outline Descendant Report for Catherine Cecilia Burns and John J
Doyle
1 Catherine Cecilia Burns b: 4 February 1872 in Pennsylvania, d: 3 November 1961 in Pennsylvania,
Burial: 7 November 1961 in St Michael's, Chester, Delaware, Pa
...... + John J Doyle b: 1870 in Pennsylvania, m: 27 June 1900 in Immaculate Heart Church, Chester,
De.Co, Pa, d: Bet. 1910–1920 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
............2 Unknown Doyle b: 27 November 1901 in 2731 W 3rd St, Chester, Delaware, Pa, d: Bef. 1910 in
Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
............2 Mary Doyle b: 13 January 1903 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania, d: 10 May 1985 in
Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
............ + Carl Dann b: 15 April 1904 in Pennsylvania, m: 26 September 1928 in St Michael's Rectory,
Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania, d: October 1983 in Pennsylvania
..................3 Delores Dann b: 27 September 1929 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
............2 Thomas Doyle b: 1904 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania, d: 23 March 1913 in Chester
City, Delaware , Pennsylvania, Burial: 26 March 1913 in Immaculate Heart Cemetery in
Lindwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
............2 Cecelia Doyle b: 30 September 1906 in Pennsylvania, d: 12 November 1992 in Pennsylvania
............ + John M Dougherty b: 28 April 1896 in Pennsylvania, d: 2 February 1968 in Chester
Pennsylvania, Burial: 6 February 1968 in SS Peter and Paul, Cemetery, Marple, Delaware,
Pennsylvania
..................3 Michael Dougherty Burial: Last known residence Florida
........................4 Unknown Dougherty
............2 Helen Gertrude Doyle b: 1908 in Pennsylvania, d: 24 May 1957 in Chester City, Delaware
County, Pennsylvania
............2 Frances Doyle b: 25 March 1910, d: March 1994 in Springfield, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
............ + Robert H Keating b: 25 January 1908 in Pennsylvania, d: 5 March 1999 in Chester City,
Delaware , Pennsylvania
..................3 Patricia Keating b: 25 February 1934 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
.................. + Mattiford
............2 Claire E Doyle b: 20 August 1911 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania, d: 29 December
1997 in Chester City, Delaware , Pennsylvania
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Picture of (going clock wise from top): Sylvia Burns, Cecilia Doyle, Agnes Burns, and Helen Doyle
Details of the Cecilia Burns and John J Doyle Family
Provided by the Baptismal Records of St Cecilia Church, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania
Catherine Cecilia Burns was born 4 February 1872 and was baptized 25 February 1872 in St Cecilia Church,
Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania. Her parents were Gerald Burns and Mary Campbell. The sponsors were
Edward and Catherine Kelly. The rite was performed by Rev Luke McCabe.
Provided by the 1900 Census of Pennsylvania
Cecilia Burns (February 1873) was living at 2824 W Second Street as head of household. Living with her are
her sister Margaret (May 1861) and two brothers: Thomas (June 1871) and James (March 1875). Thomas is a
restaurant keeper and James is a laborer.
Provided by the Chester Times - 21 June 1900
Wedding Announcement - The wedding of John Doyle, of Eddystone, and Miss Celia Burns, of the Eleventh
Ward, has been announced to take place at the Immaculate Heart Church on Wednesday, June 27th.
Provided by the Marriage Records of the Immaculate Heart Church, Linwood, Delaware, Pa
John J Doyle and Cecilia Burns were married on 27 June 1900.
Author's note: The Delaware County Marriage Records have the date as 25 June 1900. I think that was
probably when the license was issued.
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Provided by the Delaware County Birth Records
A female child was born 27 November 1901 to John and Cecelia Doyle at 2731 W 3rd Street. John was a
laborer.
Author's note: This child does not appear on the 1910 census.
Provided by the 1910 Census of Pennsylvania
John (40) and Cecilia (38) Doyle are living at 501 Seventh Street, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania. Living
with them are: Mary (7), Thomas (5), Cecilia (3), Helen (2) and Alice (1/12). John and Cecilia have been
married for 10 years. Cecilia has given birth to 6 children with 5 living. Also in the residence are a servant
and at least 9 boarders.
Author's note: The youngest child was Frances. Alice is a family name on the Doyle side, so it could be
Frances's middle name, or just an error.
Provided by the Chester Times - 28 February 1911
POLICE MAKE RAID ON SLOT MACHINES - Alleged Gambling Devices Confiscated at Restaurant in
Fifth Ward by Chief M'Carey - AUTHORITIES DETERMINED - Devices That Are Under the Ban of the
Gambling Laws Will Not Be Tolerated and the Police Intend to Continue the Crusade - Quiet Work Being
Perfomed - Chief of Police McCarey confiscated two slot machines in Doyle's restaurant at Seventh and
Potter Streets about ten o'clock last night. The alleded gambling devices and their contents were brought to
the City Hall in the patrol wagon. Having assertained that devices if an alleged gambling character were
being operated in this city the chief set out to find out for himself whether there were any of the machines
that are under the ban of the law being run. He noticed that devices of an alleged gambling character were
being operated in Doyle's restaurant, the raid upon this place last night being the result of the lead of the
police department's investigation.
Provided by the Chester Times - 5 January 1912
TROUBLES OF THE DOYLE FAMILY - Husband Gives His Explanation of the Domestic Difficulty. - HE
WAS LOCKED OUT - Alleges That Wife Sent Children to His Brother's House and Deserted Infant Child Referring to an artucke un the Times of Wednesday, in which it was stated the Mrs Patrick F Doyle of 532
Potter Street had forsaken her one year old child after a disagreement with her husband, the following
communication signed by Patrick F Doyle has been received.
"I wish to correct the statement publlished that I am selling our to go West, or that I made a remark to my
that I had a home with my brother John.
My domestic life has not been the happiest for sometime past. I worked for my brother John who conducts a
lunch room at the corner of Seventh and Potter Streets on December 19th and on my arrival home that night
was locked out. The next morning my five small children the oldest of them only nine years of age, were sent
over to my brother's house. It was a younger child that told the story about our selling out to go West, and
that they were to go to their uncle John's where their father was staying."
Stopped the Sale - " Mrs Doyle took care of them the best that she could that day and night. The next
morning before five o'clock their heartless mother was sending all of their clothes over when Mrs John
Doyle remonstrated with her on the contention that she had enough children of her own. Mrs Maggie Doyle
cursed her. I then and there stepped in and stopped her from selling out and I told her that if she wanted to go
away and would leave me the home that I could take care of the children. I then took the children home and
got my niece to come and take care of them. She left on Friday afternoon December 22d taking with her the
infant and a little girl of six who had been staying with an aunt on Twenty-second Street for a week, leaving
four boys aged nine, seven, four, and two years of age. The following Sunday, I was taken sick and was in a
dangerous condition, my brother being the only one to take care of me. I am sick to-day and have been under
the care of Dr F H Hamilton ever since."
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"Again my sister-in-law, Mrs John Doyle, took charge of the three children and the two year old boy being
sent to his aunt on Twenty-second street. On Friday December 286h their mother returned and tore up all of
the carpets, selling as much of the furniture as she could. Saturday morning, what she had left of the
furniture she sent to a storage warehouse. She was making her stopping place at the home of Mrs Barney
Friel at 917 Morton Avenue. On Tuesday evening she sent the infant with the little girl to see me and bid me
good-bye before to Irwin Pa. I took the child kissed it and was handing it to my little girl again when she
made the remark that the baby was to stay there until the mother was ready to go, when Mrs John Doyle said
"No, take the baby away now and let Mrs Friel take care of it until she is ready to go." Ten minutes later, the
oldest boy, nine years of age, came back with the infant in his arms. My sister-in-law made him take it away
again. In two hours, he returned a second time with the baby stating that his mother was nowhere to be
found, that Mrs Field told him that his mother had gone to the opera. It was then that Mrs John Doyle went ti
the home of Mr and Mrs Friel and asked them to take the child until the mother returned to answer the
charge of desertion. Mrs Friel refused, so Mrs John Doyle took the child home again and will care for it until
something can be done for it.
An Arrest Expected - A warrant is out now for the arrest of Mrs Doyle on the charge of deserting an infant
and while it is not known definitely where she is hiding,it is suspected that she is staying with relatives ot
friends in Pittsburg and an arrest is expected soon. The Doyle family has lived at the Potter Street address for
the past eight years.
Provided by the 1920 Census of Pennsylvania
Cecil Doyle was head of household and a widow. She was living at 810 East Ninth Street, Chester,
Delaware, Pennsylvania. Living with her are: Mary (17) working as a clerk in a store, Cecil (13), Helen (12),
Frances (10) and Clara (8).
Author's note: There is an error in the census. Frances is a daughter not a son.
Provided by the 1930 Census of Pennsylvania
Cecilia Doyle is renting at 425 East Ninth Street, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania.Living with her are
Cecilia (a winder in the silkmill), Helen (an operator for the telephone company), Frances (a card maker for a
tube company) and Clara (a typist for a realestate company).
Provided by oral Family History
The family story is that Cecilia's husband, John, died on Christmas Day. She opened a Boarding House at
810 E. 9th Street in Chester and fed 105 lunches a day. This was during the War. She still lived in the house
in 1920.
Provided by the Cemetery Records of St Michael's Cemetery, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania
John and Cecilia Doyle are buried in Lot 11 Section 27 Grave 2 in St Michael's Cemetery, Chester,
Delaware, Pennsylvania. Date of intermemt for John J Doyle was 28 December 1914 and for Cecilia was 7
November 1961.
Descendants of Cecilia Burns
Mary Doyle
Provided by the ChesterTimes - 29 September 1928
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Doyle-Dann - Miss Mary Doyle, daughter of Mrs Cecilia Doyle of 435 Broad Street, became the bride of
Carl J Dann, of 1124 Potter street at noon, Wednesday at a ceremony performed in St Michael's rectory by
the Rev James A Boland. Miss Doyle, who wore an attractive frock of biege satin and a close-fitting velour
hat of a deep shade of brown carried a bouquet of yellow butterfly roses. Her sister Helen Doyle, who served
as maid of honor, wore a dark brown crepe frock and close-fitting hat of the same shade and carried pink
roses. Robert Keating of Claymont, Del served as best man for Mr Dann.
Following the ceremony, a dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother after which the couple left
for a motor trip in New York State.
Provided by the ChesterTimes - 3 September 1930
Carl Dann of this city was ordered to pay his wife, Mrs Mary Dann, $7.50 weekly towards the support of
herself and their young daughter. Mrs Dann testified they were married two years agi and took up their
residence on East Broad street. Last year, she said, her husband began to beat her up, started staying our
nights and did not give her enough to support her. E D McLaughlin represented Dann.
Provided by the ChesterTimes - 24 September 1938
Children's Corner - Monday, September 27 - Delores Dann, 959 Terrell Street Chester, 9 years.
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
Mary Dann - b: 13 January 1903 - d: May 1985 - Last residence: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Provided by the Cemetery Records of St Michael's Cemetery, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Mary Dann is buried in Lot 11 Section 27 Grave 1 in St Michael's Cemetery, Chester, Delaware,
Pennsylvania. Date of intermemt is 14 May 1986.
Author's note: There is a difference in the year of death between Social Security and Cemetery Records.
Clerlical or transcription error would be my conclusion..
Delores Mary Dann
Chester Girl to Become "White Sister" - Belleville, Il - Sister Kisito Mary, the former daughter of Mrs Mary
Dann of 400 E 19th Street, Chester, will be among the candidates making final religious vows in the White
Sisters tomorrow.
Sister Kisito attended St Michail's School and was employed by the Bell Telephone Co, before entering the
novitiate of the Sisters' who are devoted to mission work in Africa. She will leave from Canada on Saturday
for her assignment in Africa.
Thomas Doyle
Provided by the Chester Times - 24 March 1913
A Breaved Home - Thomas the "young" son of Mr and Mrs John J Doyle, died yesterday at the home of his
parents at 501 East Seventh Street. The lad was in the ninth year of his age. The funeral will take place on
Wednesday morning with High Mass in St Michael's Catholic Church at ten o'clock. Interment will be made
in the Immaculate Heart Cemetery.
Provided by the Chester Times - 26 March 1913
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Funeral of Thomas Doyle - Thomas, the eight-year-old son of Mr and Mrs John J Doyle, of Seventh and
Potter Streets, who died after a week's illness due to pneumonia, was buried this mornig for the residence of
his parents. A number of pretty floral tokens wer received form friends and neighbors. Mass was celebrated
at 10 o'clock at St Michael's church and interment was made in the Immaculate Heart Cemetery.
Cecilia Doyle
Provided by the Delaware County Daily Times - 5 February 1968
Dougherty - John M Dougherty, 72, a retired employee of the General Steel Industries, Inc, Ridley
Township, died Friday in Sacred Heart Hospital, Chester.
He lived at 3110 Szmenski Place, Chester and formerly lived at 19th and Chestnut Streets, Chester.
Mr Dougherty was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Chester.
Surviving are his widow, the former Ceceilia Doyle, a son Michael of Chester and a grandson.
The funeral will be 9 AM Tuesday at John E Carr Funeral Home, East 21st Street at Providence Ave,
Chester. High Requiem mass will be sung at 10 AM at St Robert's Church, 20th Street and Providence,
Chester. Burial will be in SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, Marple.
Calling hours will be this evening after 7 at the funeral home.
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
John Dougherty - b: 28 April 1896 - d: February 1968 - Last residence: Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Cecelia M Dougherty - b: 30 September 1906 - d: 12 November 1992 - Last residence: Chester, Delaware,
Pennsylvania.
Author's note: John and Cecelia Dougherty adopted a baby boy, which they named Michael. From family
stories, I am led to believe that Michael is directly related to the Doyle blood line. From his fathers obituary,
it is apparent that he married and had a son.
Helen G Doyle
Provided by the Chester Times - 27 November 1912
Dog Mangles Little Girl - Helen Doyle, 4 years old, the daughter of John Doyle, the restaurant keeper of
Seventh and Potter streets, was attached by a vicious dog about 11:20 o'clock this morning. The dog mangled
the child's face badly. George Bell, a shoemaker, who has a shop nearby, beat off the animal. The police are
trying to find the owner of the dog.
Provided by the Chester Times - 25 May 1957
Helen G Doyle - Telephone Supervisor - Chester - Miss Helen G Doyle, 49, who for 26 years was a
supervisor in the Chester office of Bell Telephone Co, died yesterday at her home, 400 E 19th Street.
Miss Doyle is survived by her mother, Mrs Cecelia Doyle and four sisters, Mrs Mary Dann, Mrs Cecelia
Dougherty, Mrs Frances Keating, and Miss Claire E Doyle of Chester.
The funeral will be at 9 AM Tuesday at the Walter J Clancy funeral home, 19th and Providence, where
viewing will be Monday evening. Solemn requiem mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Tuesday at St Robert's
Church. followed by burial in St Michael's Cemetery.
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Provided by the Cemetery Records of St Michael's Cemetery, Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Helen Doyle is buried in Lot 11 Section 27 Grave 1 in St Michael's Cemetery, Chester, Delaware,
Pennsylvania. Date of intermemt is 28 May 1957.
Frances Doyle
Provided by the Chester Times - 8 July 1933
A surprise shower was given recently at the home of Miss May Friel of 42 East Broad street, in honor of
Miss Frances Doyle, of 702 Sproul street, whose marriage to Robert H Keating, of Claymont, will take place
on Monday.
The quest included Miss Marie Welsh, Miss Margaret Bradley, Miss Esther Bradley, Miss Mildred
Longquist, Miss Ann Baker, Miss Ellen Robinson, Miss Catherine Dwyer, Miss Cecelia Doyle, Miss Helen
Doyle, Mrs Mary Dann, Mrs Kathryn Robinson, Mrs Mary Masters, Mrs Margaret Parsons, Mrs Frances
Lawlor, Mrs Margaret Lewis, Mrs Frances Carlos, Mrs Florence Harrington, Mrs Nan Bernhardt, Mrs
Margaret Shion, Mrs Madeline Chloran, Mrs Frances Coulpe, Mrs Alice Friel and Mrs Cecelia Doyle.
Provided by the Chester Times - 26 February 1934
Births - Mr and Mrs Robert Keating of 807 East Fourteenth street, this city, are receiving congratulations on
the birth of a daughter in Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, yesterday.
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
Robert H Keating - b: 25 January 1908 - d: 5 March 1999 - Last residence: Chester, Delaware, Pa
Frances Keating - b: 25 Mar 1910 - d: March 1994 - Last residence: Chester, Delaware, Pa.
Claire E Doyle
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
Claire E Doyle - b: 20 August 1911 - d: 29 December 1997 - Last residence: Chester, Delaware, Pa
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Family Group Sheet of Phillip J. Burns and Mary A Burns
Husband:
Philip J. Burns
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
Wife:
17 September 1854 in South Hylton, Ford, Sunderland, Durham, England
9 January 1936 in Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania
13 January 1936 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
1878 in Coatsville, Chester County Pennsylvania
Gerald Burns
Mary Campbell
Mary Agnes Byrnes
b:
d:
Burial:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
June 1860 in Rock Run, Pennsylvania
December 1937 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania
27 December 1937 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
Michael J. Byrnes
Bridget Lyons
Children:
1
M
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
John Joseph Burns
30 October 1879 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania
4 November 1951 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania
7 November 1951 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
6 November 1903 in Coatsville, Chester County Pennsylvania
Helen Bernard
2
M
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Michael James Burns
4 August 1881 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania
26 December 1959 in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Fairview Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
20 August 1909 in Wilmington, Delaware
Ethel Bailey
3
F
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Mary A.(Mame) Burns
27 July 1883 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania
29 September 1948 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania
1948 in St Cecelia's, Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania
30 September 1903 in Coatesville, Chester, Pa
John Patrick Kiniry
4
M
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Philip Gerald Burns
8 August 1885 in Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania
5 July 1968 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware
9 July 1968 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
27 August 1906 in St. Cecilia's Rectory House,Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
Anna Rebecca McCann
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5
M
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
Lewis F. Burns
August 1887 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania
31 December 1900 in Hustonville, Pennsylvania
January 1901 in Buried in St. Cecilia's Cem. Coatsville, Pa.
Other Spouses:
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Cecilia Elizabeth Burns
November 1890 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania
1987
30 March 1921 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania
Joseph P Thomas
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Andrew Edward Burns
1 March 1897 in Boxtown, Chester County Pennsylvania
13 December 1928 in Chester, Pennsylvania
13 December 1928 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
8 May 1918 in St. Cecilia's Church , Coatsville, Pa.
Mary Alice Hoffman
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Ella J. Burns
27 December 1900 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania
Bef. 1951
Abt. 1928 in Pennsylvania
Michael Gibbons
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Pictures of Philip J Burns and Mary Agnes Byrnes Burns
Details of the Phillip J. Burns and Mary A Burns Family
Provided by the 1870 Census
Philip is living on a farm in West Brandywine Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania. The post office is
Rockville. He is at home with his family.
Provided by the 1880 Census
Philip is living in the Village of Rock Run in Valley Township, Chester County Pennsylvania. He is married
to Mary and has a son John J born October 1879. Philip is working in the Rolling Iron Mill.
Provided by the 1900 Census of Pennsylvania
Philip (September 1855) is living at 235 South First Ave., Coatsville, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Philip
has been married to Mary A. Burns (June 1860) for 22 years. He is working as a laborer in the Rolling Mill.
There are 7 children listed and Mary gave birth to 7. John J (October 1880), Michael (August 1881), Mary A
( July 1883), Philip (August 1885), Lewis (August 1887), Lizzie C (November 1890),and Andrew E (March
1897). John and Michael are also working at the Rolling Mill, Mary A(the daughter) is working in a Steam
Laundry. According to the census Philip has become a Naturalized Citizen, but I don't know when. In
September of 1855, Philip Burns is born in England. Philip is reported to enter the United States in 1859 and
has his naturalization.
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Provided by Deed
On 10 April 1903 Philip bought a lot and the east end of a doulble frame building on Cedar Street,
Coatesville, Chester, Pennesylvania from Michael McInerney. The price was Four Hundred Dollars.
Provided by the 1910 Census
Philip is living at 411 Cedar Street, Coatsville, Chester County, Pennsylvanis. Living with him are his wife
Mary, daughters Cecilia (19) and Ella (9) and son Andrew (13). Philip and Mary have been married for 31
years. Mary had 8 children with 7 still living. . Philip is a Steel Worker. Cecilia is working as a
stenogarpher.
Provided by oral Family History
January 9, 1936, Philip died in his home at 411 Cedar Street in Coatsville. According to a family story, he
rose in the morning and collapsed onto the floor. If he was not in bed at the time of death an autopsy would
have to be done, so the family placed him in the bed before anyone was notified. He was buried in
St.Cecilia's Cemetery in Coatsville, Pennsylvania on January 13, 1936.
Provided by newspaper clipping from the Ledger - 9 January 1936
Coatsville's veteran mill man, Philip J. Burns, died at his home, 411 Cedar Street, that city, this morning,
after a short illness. He was eighty-one years of age.
In his mill days, he was a heater for the Worth Brothers Company, Midvale,, and Bethlehem Steel Company.
He heated the ingots for the largest plate in the world, which was exhibited by the Worth Brothers Company
at the Worlds Fair in Chicago, in 1892. He also heated the first copper ingots made of what is now the
famous copper steel.
Mr Burns was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, and Leaque of the Sacred
Heart.
He is survived by his wife Mary Burns, and the following children, John Burns of Coatsville; Michael Burns
of Miami, Fla.; Mrs. Mary Kiniry, of Coatsville; Philip Burns, of Downingtown; Mrs. Joe Thomas, of
Coatsville; Mrs. Celia Doyle, of Coatsville; Andrew Burns, of Chester.
Surviving are also seventeen grandchildren and eight Great-grandchildren. Mr. Burns has been married for
sixty-seven years.
Author's note: There is no way they could have been married much over 56 years. I think it should read 57
years.
Provided by newspaper clipping from the Ledger - 10 January 1936
Burns-In Coatsville, Pa. on January 9th. Philip J. Burns, in his 87d year.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral without further notice from his late home, 411 Cedar
St. Coatsville, Pa., on Monday, January 13. Solemn requiem Mass at St. Cecilia's Church at 10 a.m..
Interment at St Cecilia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Pa. Friends may call Sunday evening.
Provided by the St. Cecilia's Cemetery Records
Philip Burns Sr. owns Section A Range 3 Lot 17 and 18.
Buried in lot 17 are Philip J. and his wife Mary in graves 1 and 2. Grave 3 is Louis Burns ? no information.
Buried in Lot 18 are Andrew Burns son of Philip and Mary and Andrew's daughter Cecilia. John Burns son
of Philip and Mary is also buried there.
Philip J. Burns was interred on 13 January 1936.
Mary A. Burns was interred on the 27 December 1938
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Descendants of Philip J Burns
Louis F. Burns
Provided from a newspaper clipping from the Ledger - 1 Jan 1901
Louis Burns, the thirteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Burns of Hustonville, passed away at his home
yesterday after being ill for sometime with pneumonia. He was a bright little lad and had a great many
friends among the boys not only his age, but older and his loss will be felt deeply by all as he was a kind
brother, and a dutiful son and trusted friend. The arrangements for his burial were not made when this was
written.
Provided by oral Family History
Lewis was born in Coatsville in August of 1887. He died at age 14 on the within days of his sister Ellie
being born.
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Outline Descendant Report of John J. Burns and Helen Bernard
1 John Joseph Burns b: 30 October 1879 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania, d: 4 November 1951 in Coatsville,
Pennsylvania, Burial: 7 November 1951 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
...... + Helen Bernard b: 1881, m: 6 November 1903 in Coatsville, Chester County Pennsylvania, d: 15
August 1916 in West Calm Township, Pennsylvania, Burial: 18 August 1916 in Hephzebah
Cemetery, Chester Co.,Pa.
............2 Agnes Burns
............2 Philip J. Burns b: 7 February 1905 in Coatsville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, d: 8 October
1945 in Chester County, Pennsylvania
............ + Olive E. Curry m: 8 October 1923 in St. Cecilia's Church Rectory, Coatsville, Pa.
..................3 Philip John Burns b: 1926 in Coatsville, Chester County, Pennsylvania, d: 24 June 1976 in
Downingtown, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Burial: 26 June 1976 in St. Joseph's R.C.
Cemetery, Downingtown,Chester,Pa.
.................. + Mary Kurenda m: 15 November 1955 in St. Cecilia's Church, Coatsville, Pa.
........................4 Philip P. Burns
........................4 Timothy J. Burns
..................3 James Michael Burns b: Abt. 1928
.................. + Dorothy Grayce Bernard m: 24 September 1949 in Pennsylvania
..................3 Andrew J. Burns b: Abt. 1931 in Pennsylvania
.................. + Mary Jane Jameson b: Abt. 1937, m: September 1957 in Downingtown Methodist Church,
Downingtown,Chester, Pa.
..................3 Robert W. Burns b: Abt. 1932
............2 Mary Burns b: 1907 in Chester County, Pennsylvania
............ + Brown
............2 John Burns b: 1909
............2 Infant Burns b: August 1916 in West Calm Township, Chester, Pennsylvania, d: August 1916 in
West Calm Township, Chester, Pennsylvania
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Details of the John J. Burns and Helen Bernard Family
Provided by the 1910 Census of Pennsylvania
John(31) and Helen (37) Burns are living in Rock Run, Valley Township, Chester, Pennsylvania. Living with
them are the following children: Phillip (5), Mary (3)and John (1). They have been married for 7 years.
John is working at Worth Brothers.
Provided by the Ledger -16 August 1916
In West Calm township, on August 15, 1916, Helen, wife of John Burns and daughter of Katherine and
James Bernard, in the 35th year of her age. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the
funeral from the residence of her parents in West Calm. Friday August 18, 1916. Meet at the house at 1030
A M. Interment at Hephebak Cemetery.
Mrs. John Burns, aged thirty years died at her home in West Calm township, following a brief illness. A
child is dead too. The deceased is the daughter of James Bernard the same township.
Provided by Oral Family History
After Helen's death, Philip went to live with his grandparents. Mary and John were placed in St. Vincent's
Home. Mary was adopted or fostered and cried for her brother, so the people returned and took John also.
What happened to Agnes is unknown although it is rumored she was placed in an orphanage in Philadelphia.
The Burns never recognized her as the daughter of John.
Author's note: When Helen died a child was also suppose to have died. This child was not Agnes, because
she was still alive when her brother Philip died. It makes me wonder if it was this child that was not
recognized instead of Agnes, but Agnes does not seem to be acknowledged by anyone other than her family.
Provided by the Coatsville Record - 5 November 1951
John Burns, a lifelong resident of Coatsville, died last evening in his 73rd year. He had been in failing health
for a considerable time.
Mr. Burns was the son of the late Philip and Mary Burns and was born in Coatsville. For many years he was
an employee of the old Worth Brothers Company. He was a member of St. Cecilia's R. C. Church.
Surviving him are two brothers and a sister. Michael Burns of Atlantic City, and Philip Burns and Cecilia,
wife of Joseph Thomas, both of Coatsville.
Burns-Of Coatsville, Pa. on Sunday November 4, 1951. John Burns, son of the late Mary and Philip Burns,
in his 73rd. year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from Archie Macleans's Funeral
Home, 5th Ave. and Lincoln Hwy., Coatsville, on Wednesday, November 7, at 8 a.m. Requiem Mass at St.
Cecilia's Church at 9 a.m. Interment in St. Cecilia's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday
evening after 7 o'clock.
Author's note: I find it intesting that John's children and grandchildren are not mentioned in his obituary.
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Descendants of John J Burns
Philip J. Burns Family
Provided by the Daily Local News - 9 October 1923
Burns--Curry
At the Rectory of St. Cecilia's Church, yesterday, Philip J. Burns Jr. of Cedar Street, and Miss Olive E.
Curry, of Black Horse Hill, this city, were united in marriage. Rev. William F. Caney, assistant pastor of the
church, performed the ceremony. The young folks. both of whom are popular with their friends, will reside
in this city on their return from their honeymoon.
Provided by the Local Daily News - 9 October 1945
Philip J. Burns - Philip J. Burns, husband of Olive E. Burns of 325 Washington Ave. Downingtown, passed
away in the Chester County Hospital last evening, in the 41st year of his age. He had been ill for several
weeks.
Mr. Burns was born in Coatsville, a son of John and the late Helen Bernard Burns.
He attended St. Cecilia's Parochial School in Coatsville. He had been of resident of Downingtown for the
past fifteen years and had been employed by the John S. Ewell Company at Blue Ball.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Minquas Fire Company and the Chester County
Fireman's Association.
Besides his father and his wife, he is survived by the following children Sgt. Philip J. Burns Jr., U.S.Army,
now in the Philippines; James M., Andrew J., and Robert W. Burns at home. Two sisters, Mrs. Mary Brown
and Miss Agnes Burns, of Philadelphia , and a brother, John Burns, of Coatsville, also survive.
Burns-In West Chester, on Monday October 8, 1945, Philip J., husband of Olive [Curry] Burns, in the 41st
year of his age.
Relatives and friends of the family, also Minquas Fire Co., are invited to attend the funeral from the Towson
Funeral Home, 43 West Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, on Thursday, October 11th, at 9;30 a.m. Solemn
Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Interment in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Towson Funeral Home on Wednesday evening.
Phillip John Burns Jr.
Provided by the Coatsville Record - 15 November 1955
Burns-Kurenda
The marriage of Miss Mary Kurenda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kurenda, of 352 Valley Rd., and Mr.
Philip J. Burns, son of Mrs. Olive E. Burns of 41 East Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, and the late Philip J.
Burns was solemized Saturday morning at eleven o'clock, in St. Cecilia's church.
A Nuptial Mass Followed by a double ring ceremony, withRev. Henry Kiggins offciating and the Rev.
Joseph Curry assisting. Mrs. Robert Doan, South Coatsville was the soloist. She was accompanied by Mrs.
Edward Rissell, church organist, who also played the other wedding music.
Provided by the Local Daily News - June 24, 1976
Philip J. Burns
Philip J. Burns, 50, husband of Mary Kurenda Burns of 115 Downingtown Ave., Downingtown, died of a
heart attack early this morning in the Coatsville Hospital.
Born in Coatsville, son of Olive Curry Burns and the late Philip Burns, he had resided in Downingtown all
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his life.
A member of St. Joseph's Church, Downingtown, Mr. Burns was active for many years in the Babe Ruth
League. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He was employed by Lukens Steel Co., Coatsville,
where he was a checker.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two sons, Philip P. and Timothy J., both at home; three
brothers, Robert Burns and Andrew Burns, both of Downingtown, and James Burns of Thorndale.
Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday from the Ralph W. Ralston Funeral Home, Downingtown, with
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Church, Downingtown at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the church
cemetery.
Burns-Of 115 Downingtown Ave. Downingtown, Pa. Philip J. Burns, husband of Mary Kurenda Burns, on
Thursday June 24,1976 at the Coatsville Hospital in his 51st year of age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Ralph W. Ralston Funeral Home, 107 West
Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, Pa. on Saturday, June 26, 1976 at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.
in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Downingtown, Pa. Interment St. Joseph's R.C. Cemetery. Viewing will be
on Saturday morning from 9 a.m. until 945 a.m.
James Michael Burns
Provided by the Coatsville Record - 26 September 1949
The First Baptist Church was the scene of an old-fashioned wedding on Saturday afternoon, September 24, at
4 o'clock, when Miss Dorothy Grayce Bernard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bernard of 1226 Stirling
Street, this city, became the bride of Mr. James Michael Burns, of 237 Washington Ave. in Downingtown.
Rev. Harold L. Fickett Jr. officiated during the double ring ceremony.
The bride, who graduated from Scott High School with the class of 1946 is employed by the Downingtown
Manufacturing Company. The bridegroom, who is also employed by the Downingtown Manufacturing
Company, graduated from Downingtown High School with the class of 1946 and served with the U.S.Army
in Japan.
Upon their return the couple will reside at the home of the bride's parents until their new home on King's
Highway is completed.
Andrew J Burns
Provided by Newspaper Clippings found at the Chester County Historical Society -1May 1952
Andrew J. Burns, son of Mrs. Olive E. Burns, Coatsville RD 2, and the late Philip J. Burns, is now
stationed in Key West, Florida, where he has been promoted to Quartermaster Third Class. A former student
at DHS, Andy had been in the Navy for the past 15 months. His addressAndrew J. Burns, QM 3rd, 2nd Div.
USS Howard W. Gilmore, Key West, Florida.
Provided by newspaper clippings found at the Chester County Historical Society 3 October 1957
Miss Mary Jane Jameson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Jamesoon, of 101 Pennsylvania Ave.,
became the bride of Andrew Joseph Burns , son of Mrs. Olive E. Burns and the late Philip J. Burns, of 41
East Lancaster Ave., in a September wedding in Downingtowmon Methodist Church.
The double ring ceremony was preformed by the Rev. Thomas Ogden, pastor of the church.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents after which the couple left
on a wedding trip through the South. On their return, they will make their home at 348 Washington Ave.
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The bride, a graduate of Downingtown High School Class of 1955, is employed as a secretary at Barmay
Hosiery Co. Mr. Burns, a graduate of Downingtown High School Class of 1949, served four years in the
U.S.Navy and is now employed by C.T. Slack, Coatsville
Robert W. Burns
Provided by newspaper clippings found at the Chester County Historical Society - 19 May 1951
Pfc. Robert W. Burns, DHS '50, has been a clerk typist at the Lackland Air Base, Texas and is now
undergoing further basic training preparatory to entering advanced air force training. Andy is with the Navy
in Florida.
Provided by newspaper clippings found at the Chester County Historical Society - 1May 1952
Robert W. Burns, brother of Andy, and also a former DHS student is with the army Air Force in Japan.
Recently he was made a corporal. His address Cpl. Robert W. Burns, AF 13391-286, 15th RSM, APO 75,
San Francisco, Calif.
Mary Burns
Author's note: I have not been able to find Mary on any census. In her brother Philip's obituary in 1945, she
is mentioned as Mrs Mary Brown.
John Burns
Author's note: I have not been able to find John on any census. In his brother Philip's obituary in 1945, he is
mentioned as living in Coatesville.
Agnes Burns
Author's note: There is mention of an Agnes Burn in St Joseph's Orphanage in Philadelphia, Germantown,
Pennsylvania. This Agnes would be the right age, and the orphanage fits in with the family stories. She must
have stayed in contact with her siblings, she is also mentioned in Philips obituary.
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Outline Descendant Report of Michael J. Burns and Ethel Bailey
1 Michael James Burns b: 4 August 1881 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania, d: 26 December 1959 in Atlantic
City, New Jersey, Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
...... + Ethel Bailey b: 1891, m: 20 August 1909 in Wilmington, Delaware, d: 18 September 1948 in
Atlantic City, New Jersey, Burial: 23 September 1948 in Fairview Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
............2 Dorothy Burns d: 12 June 1972 in Ventnor, New Jersey
............ + Artemus Sherrill m: 1931
..................3 Joan Sherrill b: February 1932 in Chicago, Ill
.................. + William Brunetti b: 1925, m: 1960
............ + George Hershey m: 1942, d: 1989
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Details of the Michael J. Burns and Ethel Bailey Family
Provided by the Coatsville Record - 20 August 1909
Announcement was made of the marriage of Michael J. Burns and Miss Ethel Bailey, both of Coatsville, at
Wilmington.
Provided by the 1910 Census of Pennsylvania
Michael (28) is living at 407 Cedar Street in Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania. With him is Ethel (19) his
wife. They have been married for a year. He is a bartender in a Hotel.
Provided by WWI Draft Card
Michael James Burns was born 4 August 1882. He is living at 411 Cedar Street in Coatesville, Chester,
Pennsylvania. He was a screwman working for the Penn Seaboard Corp of New Castle, Delaware. His
contact was his wife Ethel at the same address.
Provided by the 1920 Census of Indiana
M J and Ethel Burns are living on East 8th Avenue in Gary Ward 1, Lake, Indiana. Living with them is their
daughter Dorothy age 9. Michael is a laborer in the steel mills.
Provided by WWII Draft Card
In January of 1942 Michael was living at the Hotel Washington in Gary Indiana.In April, he was at the Mt
Vernon Hotel, Gap, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He was born 4 August 1881 in Coatesville, Chester,
Pennsylvania. He uses Ethel as a contact.
Author's note: There is a difference in the date and year of birth on the two draft cards. The August 1881 is
consistant with the 1900 Census.
Provided by the Ledger -28 December 1959
Michael J. Burns, died Saturday in Arlantic City, N.J., in his 79th year. He had been in failing health for
several years, and had been seriously ill for the past month.
Mr. Burns was the son of the late Philip J. Burns and Mary Burns and was born in Coatsville, where he had
lived practically all his life. He was the owner and operator of the Mt. Vernon Inn, near Coatsville.
He was a member of St James Roman Catholic Church, Ventnor, N.J. He was the husband of the late Ethel
Bailey Burns who died in Atlantic City in 1948.
Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy, wife of George Hershey , Atlantic City; one brother, Philip J.
Burns and one sister, Cecilia, wife of Joseph P. Thomas, both of Coatsville; one grandchild and several
nieces and nephews.
Provided by the Ledger - 20 September 1948
In Atlantic City N.J., wife of Michael Burns, passed away, aged 57 years. She was formerly of Coatsville,
where most of her life had been spent.
She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Pollock Bailey. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy
Hershey, and a grand child. A sister Stella, wife of Willard Boyd, Coatsville and two brothers Arthur, of
Coatsville and Walter Bailey of West Chester also survive.
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In Atlantic City, N.J. on September 18th Ethel Baily, wife of Michael Burns in the 57th year of her age.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Wentz Funeral Home,342 Chestnut St.
,Coatsville, on Thursday, September 23, at 2 P.M.
Interment in Fairveiw Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday evening.
Provided by Oral Family History
Michael was born in Coatsville, in August of 1881. He was married to Ethel Baily. She played a piano at the
movies. In 1936, he was living in Miami, Florida. In 1951, he was living in Atlantic City New Jersey. He
died in Atlantic City, New Jersey on 26 December 1959. He is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in
Coatsville, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Joan Brunetti, Grand Daughter of Michael Burns - 22 June 2000
My grandfather liked to travel and was a bartender among other things. Actually he lived in Chicago, where I
was born, during prohibition and was a bootlegger. Made a nice living. My mother helped him drive
sometimes. She married my father, Artemus Sherrill, in 1931. I was born in February of 1932. We moved to
Gap, Pa. in 1936 and had a bar, hotel and restaurant until 1942. From there we went to Ill. for awhile and
then moved to Gary, Ind. My parents divorced in 1941 and my mother married George Hershey in 1942. He
was from Coatsville. While we were in Ind. my grandfather was still traveling to Florida and Arizona.
Finally he came to Atlantic City in 1943 and my family moved here in 1944. We came for a summer visit
and are still here. My grandfather tended Bar until he was 75 then retired. He never stopped traveling until
about 2 years before he died. He had an interesting life. He was a bartender, bookie and sometimes sold
stolen cars when he was young. He made money and spent it all so nobody would fight over it.
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Outline Descendant Report of Mary (Mame) Burns and John P Kiniry
1 Mary A.(Mame) Burns b: 27 July 1883 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, d: 29 September 1948 in
Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, Burial: 1948 in St Cecelia's, Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania
...... + John Patrick Kiniry b: 20 June 1879 in Pennsylvania, m: 30 September 1903 in Coatesville,
Chester, Pa, d: 11 October 1918 in Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania, Burial: 1918 in St Cecelia's,
Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania
............2 Mary Emily Kiniry b: 31 July 1904 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, d: 24 October 1997 in
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
............ + Francis Daniel Lyons b: 1906 in Pennsylvania, m: 11 August 1930 in Coatesville, Chester ,
Pennsylvania
..................3 Daniel Lyons
............2 John P Kiniry b: 19 December 1906 in Pennsylvania, d: 26 January 1984 in Pennsylvania
............2 Elenor Rose Kiniry b: 12 February 1910 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, d: 14 August
1973 in Drexel Hill, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
............ + Leonard Schlosman b: 15 December 1909 in Pennsylvania, m: 30 March 1936 in
Pennsylvania, d: 19 August 1994 in Drexel Hill, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA
..................3 Rita Lenore Schlosman b: 1937
..................3 Eleanor Jean Schlosman b: 1938
..................3 John Schlosman b: 25 June 1939 in Pennsylvania
.................. + Phyllis Fitzpatrick b: 11 September 1942
..................3 Lois Ann Elizabeth Schlosman b: 1947
............2 Elizabeth Digna Kiniry b: 4 June 1912 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, d: 12 December
1998 in Quarryville, Pa
............ + Oscar Owen Metcalf b: 2 April 1909 in Drake, McHenry, North Dakota, m: 16 August 1935 in
Coatesville, Chester, Pa, d: 27 December 1996 in Quarryville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
..................3 Donald J Metcalf b: Bef. 1939 in Pennsylvania
..................3 Gerard A Metcalf b: Pennsylvania
..................3 Elizabeth L Metcalf b: Pennsylvania
.................. + Pine
............2 Andrew J Kiniry b: 23 December 1914 in Pennsylvania, d: 21 June 2005 in Honey Brook,
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA, Burial: 2005 in Octorara Cemetery, Sadsbury Township, Chester,
Pennsylvania
............ + Marion B b: 21 July 1920 in Pennsylvania, m: Coatesville, Chester , Pennsylvania, d: 1
January 2001 in Coatesville, Chester , Pennsylvania, Burial: 2001 in Octorara Cemetery,
Sadsbury Township, Chester, Pennsylvania
..................3 Andrew John Kiniry b: 24 July 1948 in Coatesville, Chester , Pennsylvania, d: 28 July 1969
in Vietnam, Burial: 1969 in Octorara Cemetery, Sadsbury Township, Chester, Pennsylvania
..................3 Thomas Kiniry
............2 Cecilia Kiniry b: 1918 in Pennsylvania
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Picture of John P Kiniry and Mary A Burns Kiniry
Picture of the Kiniry Children in White - Chilidren in Dark are unidentified Burns
The above pictures were provided to me by Ellie McGrory
Details of Mary (Mame) Burns and John P Kiniry Family
Provided by the Marriage Records of Chester County, Pennsylvania
John P Kiniry, born 20 June 1879, married Mary A Burns, 27 July 1883, in Coatesville, Chester,
Pennsylvania on 30 September 1903.
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Provided by the 1910 Census of Pennsylvania
John P and Mary A KIniry are living at 409 Cedar Street, Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania. They have been
married for 6 years and have three children: Mary (5), John (3) and Ella J (2 months). John works in the steel
mill.
Provided by the 1920 Census of Pennsylvania
Mary Kiniry is living at 415 Cedar Street, Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania. Living with her are the
following children: Mary (15) (an office stenographer), John (13), Eleanor (9), Elizabeth (7), Andrew (5),
and Cecilia (2). Mary is a widow.
Provided by the 1930 Census of Pennsylvania
Mary Kiniry is living at 415 Cedar Street, Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania. Living with her are the
following children: Mary (25) (an office stenographer), John (23) student, Eleanor (20) telephone, Elizabeth
(17) telephone, Andrew (15), and Cecilia (13).
Provided by the Research of Ellie McGrory
John P Kiniry died 11 October 1918 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania. He died during an outbreak of
Influenza. He contacted it while taking care of friends and family. Mary Agnes Kiniry died of Pancreatic
Cancer in 1948 in Coatesville. Both are buried in St Cecilia's Cemetery, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania.
Descendants of Mary Burns
Mary Kiniry
Picture of Mary Kiniry provided by Ellie McGrory
Provided by the Marriage License Application of Chester County Pennsylvania
Mary Emily Kiniry age 25 and Francis Daniel Lyons age 24 were married 11 August 1930 in Coatesville,
Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Provided by the Social Security Death Index
Mary K Lyons - b: 31 July 1904 - d: 24 October 1997 - Last residence: Greensboro, Guilford, NC
Provided by the Connecticut Death Index
Mary E Lyons nee Kiniry died 24 October 1997. Place of death was Danabury, Fairfield, Connecticut. She
was 93 years if age being born in Pennsylvania of 31 July 1904. She was widowed and her husband's name
was Francis. Mary had been a book keeper. Her residence was Bethel, Fairfield, Connecticut.
Provided by the Reserch of Ellie McGrory
Mary and Francis Lyons had one son named Daniel.
John P Kiniry
Picture of John Kiniry provided by Ellie McGrory
Provided by the Chester Times - 18 March 1946
G I HUMOR AIDED VICTORY, RECTOR TELLS K OF C - "The GI's curiosity and sense of humor
combined with his ability to drive a motor vehicle, were the main factors in winning the war" said the Rev
John P Kiniry in an address at the annual St Patrick's Day banquet of Americus Council No 242 Knights of
Columbus at the Chester Club Saturday night.
Father Kiniry served in both the European and Pacific theaters and has resumed his duties as assistant rector
at St Matthew's Churchm Conshocken.
Authors note: The above is only a section of the article.
Provided by the Delaware County Daily Times - 29 December 1973
HAS AUDIENCE WITH POPE - Rev John P Kiniry, pastor emeritus of Our Lady of Charity Roman
Catholic Church, Brookhaven, had a private audience with Pope Paul VI during a recent visit to Rome.
Father Kiniry received the pontiff's blessings prior to his departure for Yemen, a tiny Arabian country on the
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Red Sea, where he plans to work in a hospital for six months. He will return to the U S next spring.
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
John P Kiniry - b: 19 December 1906 - d: 26 January 1984
Elenor Kiniry
Picture of Elenor Kiniry provided by Ellie McGrory
Provided by the Reserch of Ellie McGrory
Eleanor graduated from St Joseph's Nursing School in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in May of
1934. She married Leonard Schlosman 30 March 1936 in Pennsylvania. Eleanor and Leonard had the
following children: Rita Lenore, Eleanor Joan, John, and Lois Ann Elizabeth.
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
Eleanor Schlosman - b: 12 February 1910 - d: August 1973 - Last residence: Drexel Hill, Delaware, PA
Leonard M Schlosman - b: 15 December 1909 - d: 19 August 1994 - Last residence: Drexel Hill, Delaware,
PA
Elizabeth D Kiniry
Provided by the Reserch of Ellie McGrory
Elizabeth Kiniry married Oscar Metcalf 27 December 1939 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania.
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Provided by the Delaware County Daily Times - 29 December 1996
Oscar O Metcalf, 87 - Steamfitter with Local 420, Oscar O Metcalf, 87, died Dec 27 at the Quarryville
Presbyterian Home. Born in Drake, N D, he lived in Upper Darby for 55 years. He attended Drake High
School. For 50 years he was employed as a steam fitter fo r Local 420. He was a member of the Elks Club
and Senior Citizens Club of St Charles and St Bernadette Churches in Drexel Hill. He is survived by his wife
Elizabeth Kiniry Metcalf.
Provided by the Delaware County Daily Times - 14 December 1998
Elizabeth D Kiniry Metcalf, 86 - Retired Bell Telephone staff clerk Elizabeth D Kiniry Melcalf, 86, of
Kennett Square, Pa, died Dec 12 in Quarryville, Pa. Born in Coatesville, she was the daughter of the late
John and Mary Burns Kiniry. Mrs Metcalf worked as a staff clerk at Bell Telephone before retiring. She was
the widow of Oscar O Metcalf. Survivors: Sons, Donald J Metcalf of West Chester and Gerard A Metcalf of
Kennett Square; daughter, Elizabeth L Pine of Lancaster County.
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
Oscar O Metcalf - b: 2 April 1909 - d: 27 December 1996 - Last residence: Kennett Square, Chester, PA
Andrew John Kiniry
Provided by the Reserch of Ellie McGrory
Andrew John Kiniry was born in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania. On 2 November 1942, he enlisted in
WWII. Also in the 1940's, he married. His wife's first name was Marion K. They had 2 children, Thomas and
Andrew John. Andrew was born in 1948 and was killed in Viet Nam in 1969.
Provided by WWII Enlistment Records
Andrew J Kiniry, born 1914 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, enlisted on 2 November 1942 in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. He went in for the duration plus 6 months as a Private. He had 4 years High School and in
civilian life, he worked in a filling station and parking cars.
Provided by the Cemetery Records of Uppwe Octorara Cemetery, Chester County, Pennsylvania
Andrew J Kiniry - b: 23 December 1914 - d: 21 June 2005
Marion B Kiniry - b: 21 July 1920 - d: 19 January 2001
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
Andrew J Kiniry - b: 23 December 1914 - d: 21 June 2005 - Last residence: Honey Brook, Chester, PA
Marion B Kiniry - b: 21 July 1920 - d: 1 January 2001- Last residence: Coatesville, Chester, PA
Author's note: There is a discrepency in the death date for Marion. I'm going with the Cemetery Record.
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Andrew John Kiniry
Provided by the Vietnam War: U S Military Casualties, 1956 - 1998
Andrew John Kiniry was born 24 July 1948 and died 28 July 1969 at the age of 21. He was a native of
Coatesville, Pennsylvania, a Roman Catholic, and single. He was killed in the Republic of Vietnam by
hostile small arms fire on the ground. His service branch was the US Army. The body was recovered.
Provided by the Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1777- 1999
Andrew J Kiniry - 24 July 1948 - 28 July 1969 - At age 21 he was a member of the Army and died in
Vietnam. He was buried in the Octorara Cemetery, Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Cecelia Kiniry
Author's note: I found no other records for Cecelia after the 1930 Census.
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Outline Descendant Report for Cecilia E Burns and Joseph Thomas
1 Cecilia Elizabeth Burns b: November 1890 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania, d: 1987
...... + Joseph P Thomas b: 1881, m: 30 March 1921 in Coatsville, Pennsylvania, d: 1972
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Details of the Cecilia E Burns and Joseph Thomas Family
Provided by the Chester County Marriage Records
Joseph P Thomas (39) married Cecillia Burns (30) in Coateswille on 30 March of 1921.
Provided by the Coatsville Times - 31 March 1921 & 2 April 1921
Miss Cecilia Burns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Burns of Cedar Street this city was united in marrigage yesterday at St
Cecilia's Church to Joseph Thomas of Mahoney City employed here with the Philadelphia and Reading R.R..The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Alfred Welsh, rector of the church, the ring ceremony being used. Miss Ella Burns, a sister of the
bride was Maid of Honor and Andrew Burns, a brother of the bride was Best Man. About fifty guest were present. A wedding
breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents, after which the couple left on a honeymoon trip which will include
visits to Washington, Chicago and other cities. They will reside in this city on their return. Mrs. Thomas is one of the best
known young women of the city. She had been connected with a leading store here as a saleslady for the past 10 years.
Miss Cecilia Burns, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Philip Burns of 411 Cedar Street and Mr. Joseoph Thomas of Mahoney City
were united in marriage at St. Cecilia's Church on Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Welsh.
Provided by the 1930 Census of Pennsylvania
Joseph and Cecilia Thomas are livng at 342 Fleetwood Street in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania. They have been married
8 years.
Author's note: There is a discrepancy in the years of marriage. Joseph is correct at about 8 years, but Cecila is saying she
was married 11 years. This must be an error because in 1920 she was living with her parents. I was unable to decipher the
occupation of Joseph.
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Outline Descendant Report of Andrew Edward Burns and Mary
Hoffman
1 Andrew Edward Burns b: 1 March 1897 in Boxtown, Chester County Pennsylvania, d: 13 December
1928 in Chester, Pennsylvania, Burial: 13 December 1928 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester,
Pa.
...... + Mary Alice Hoffman b: 1897 in Pennsylvania, m: 8 May 1918 in St. Cecilia's Church , Coatsville,
Pa., d: 15 December 1978 in Delaware, Burial: 1978 in All Saints, Wilmington, Delaware
............2 Cecilia M Burns b: 1 November 1918 in Coatesville, Chester , Pennsylvania, d: 25 November
1932 in Claymont, Delaware, Burial: 30 November 1932 in St. Cecilia Cem. Coatsville, Chester,
Pa.
............2 Frances G Burns b: 14 February 1922 in Coatesville, Chester , Pennsylvania, d: 3 June 2008 in
Newark, New Castle, Delaware, Burial: 7 June 2008 in All Saints, Wilmington, Delaware
............ + John A. Ryan b: 23 March 1924, m: 7 February 1948 in Delaware, d: December 1968 in
Delaware
..................3 John T Ryan
.................. + Celeste
..................3 Paul J Ryan
..................3 Michael F Ryan
.................. + Jane
..................3 Joseph D Ryan
.................. + Kelly
............2 Rita E Burns b: 13 June 1926 in Claymont, Delaware
............ + William JosephTucker b: 16 November 1924 in Wilmington , New Castle, Delaware, m: 1949,
d: 4 August 2008 in Wilmington , New Castle, Delaware, Burial: 11 August 2008 in Delaware
Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear, New Castle, DE
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Picture of Frances and Rita Burns
Details of the Andrew Edward Burns and Mary Hoffman Family
Provided by World War I Draft Card
Andrew lived at 93 South 1st Ave. Coatesville. He was born in Rock Run, Chester, Pennsylvania. His father
was born in Sunderland, England. He was a United States Government Inspector and worked for the Midvale
Steel and Ordinance Co of Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania. Nearest relative was Mary his wife.
Provided by the Coatesville Record - 23 August 1945
Thirty Years Ago
Andrew Burns of Coatsville enter the Seminary to study for the priesthood. (August 23, 1915)
Provided by the Coatesville Record - 8 May 1948
Thirty Years Ago
Miss Mary Hoffman and Andrew Burns were married in St. Cecilia's Church in Coatsville. (May 8, 1918)
Provided by the Chester Times - 16 November 1928
CHESTER HOSPITAL BULLETIN - Andrew Burns, Claymont, Delaware, was admitted to the Chester
Hospital.
Provided by the Chester Times - 14 December 1928
WORKMAN LOSES FIGHT FOR LIFE - Andrew Burns of 32 Avenue D, Worthland, Delaware, died in the
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Chester Hospital last night from injuries which he received in an accident at the Worth Steel plant on
November 15.
Burns staged a brave fight for his life, undergoing six blood transfusions.
According to fellow workmen, Burns was working in a building in which a crane carries steel to the ovens to
be heated. He was standing beneath the crane and the operator unaware of his presents, lowered the load of
steel which struck Burns.
Burns was rushed to the Chester Hospital where it was found that he was suffering from a concussion of the
brain and serious internal injuries.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs Mary Burns, three small children, his parents, Mr and Mrs Philip Burns of
Coatesville and the following brothers and sisters. Philip Burns of Linwood; John Burns of Philadelphia;
Michael J Burns of Chicago; Nrs Mary Kiniry and Mrs Joseph Thomas of Coatesville, and Mrs Michael
Gibbons of Upper Darby.
The funeral will be held from his late home on Monday morning. Solemn Requiem Mass will be celebrated
in the Holy Rosary Church, Claymont. Interment will be at St Cecilia's cemetery, Coatesville.
Mr Burns was a member of the West Chester Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was active in amateur
theatricals and was an officer of the Worthland Club.
Provided from the Coatesville Record - 14 December 1928
Andrew Burns - Andrew Burns injured in the Worth Steel plant at Claymont, Delaware, died in the Chester
Hospital. Burns was a former Coatsville Resident.
Provided by Family
Andy died at age 31 when an Ingot [5200 lbs.] of steel dropped from a crane and landed on him. He was on
his way to work. He did not died immediately and had a very painful death. He died on December
13,1928.They had three children Cecilia, [Died November 29, 1932] Francis and Rita. In 1932, Mary and the
girls lived at 211 Ridge Rd. Anline Villiage.
Author's note: After Andrew died Mary married T P McCafferty.
Descendants of Andrew Edward Burns
Cecilia Burns
Provided by the Death Certificate
Cecilia M Burns was born 1 November 1918 to Andrew E Burns and Mary A Hoffman in Coatesville,
Chester, Pennsylvania. She died in Delaware State Hospital on 27 November 1932 of Chronic Myocarditis.
Burial was on 30 November 1932 in Coatesville. The information was provided by Mary A Burns.
Provided by the Coatesville Record - 29 November 1932
Cecilia Burns age 14 years, 211 Ridge Rd. Aniline Village died Sunday morning in Delaware State Hospital
after a long seige of illness. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Mary Burns and two sisters Frances and
Rita. Requiem Mass will be at Holy Rosary Church, Claymont Del. Interment will be in St. Cecilia's
Cemetery, Coatsville, Pa.
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Frances Burns
Provided by the Coatesville Record - 27 February 1948
Miss Frances Burns, daughter of Mr. and Mrs T P McCafferty of 511 East Grant Ave., Wilmington Manor,
New Castle, Delaware, formerly of this city, became the bride of Mr. John A. Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas A Ryan, of Talleyville, Delaware on Saturday morning, February 7, a ten o'clock.
The Rev. Francis X. Fitzpatrick officiated during the double ring ceremony.
The bride is a graduate of New Albany High School, New Albany, Indiana, and is associated with the
DuPont company. The bridegroom graduated from Brown's Vocational School. Wilmington, served in the
Navy in World War II and is now with the Delaware Power and Light company.
Provided by the Wilmington News Journal - 4 June 2008
Frances G Ryan - Mrs Frances G Ryan, age 86, formerly of Elsmere and New Castle, DE, died on Tuesday,
June 3, 2008, at Franciscan Care Center at Brackenville, Hockessin, DE.
Mrs Ryan was born in Coatesville, PA on Valentine's Day 1922, daughter of the late Andrew Burns and
Mary Hoffman Burns. A talented homemaker throughout her life, she was employed for a time with the
DuPont Company in the 1940's. Mrs Ryan was a longtime, active member of Our Lady of Fatima parish and
its Sodality, and a member of American Legion Ladies Auxillary Unit #1 in Wilmington.
She will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her for her great faith in God and for her complete
devotion to her beloved family, especially to her precious grandchildren.
Her husband, John A Ryan, died in 1968. She is survived by 4 sons, John T Ryan and wife, Celeste, of
Willmington, DE; Paul J Ryan and Fiancee, Valerie Donovan, of Newark, DE; Michael F Ryan and wife
Jane, of Newark,DE; and Joseph D Ryan and wife, Kelly, of Newark, DE; sister Rita E Tucker and husband,
William, of New Castle, DE; and 4 grandchildren, Connor, Corey, Sean and Erin.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of the Franciscan Care Center for theit many
kindnesses to Mrs Ryan during her illnesss.
Friends may call 6-8pm, on Friday, June 6, at the Spicer-Millikin Funeral Home, 1000 N DuPont Parkway,
New Castle, DE. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 am on Saturday, June 7, at Our Lady of
Fatima RC Church, 891 N DuPont Parkway, New Casstle, DE. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery,
6001 Kirkwood Highway. Wilmington, DE.
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
John Ryan - b: 23 March 1924 - d: December 1968 - Issued in Delaware
Frances G Ryan - b: 14 February 1922 - d: 3 June 2008 - Last resicence: Newark, New Castle, De
Provided by the Records of All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware
John Ryan - d: 28 December 1968 - All Saints Cemetery - Sec 7 Row 15 Lot 9 Grv 5
Frances G Ryan - b: 14 February 1922 - d: 3 June 2008 - All Saints Cemetery - Sec 7 Row 15 Lot 9 Grv 6
Rita E Burns
Provided by the Wilmington News Journal - 8 August 2008
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William Joseph Tucker - Air Force Veteran and Memorial Day Parade Official
Mr William Joseph Tucker, known as "Joe" and "Sarge" age 83, of New Castle, De, died on Monday, August
4, 2008, at his home.
Born in Wilmington, DEon November 16, 1924, Mr Tucker was a son of the late John R Tucker and
Catherine Keeley Tucker. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps in 1943, proudly serving his country during
World Was II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and continuing his military career until his retirement
from the Air Force as a master sergeant in 1984. In civilian life, he was an accomplished cabinet maker with
Union Local 626 for 50 years. An active parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Mr Tucker served as
head usher at 7:30 am Mass for many years, where he was affectionately known to children and their
families as "the lollipop man". He was also a member of the church's leisure club. For 75 years Mr Tucker
participated in the City of Wilmington Memorial Day Parade, beginning as a youth playing "taps" on the
bugle through his long tenure as a respected member of the parade committee. He was also committed to
helping the visually impaired as a member of both the Lions Eye Bank of the Delaware Valley and the
National Ambassadors for Corneal Transplant, Inc. Mr Tucker remained active in veterans affairs throughout
his life and served as the past District 1 Post Commander of the American Legion.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Rita E McCafferty Tucker, 8 nieces and newphews, John F
Tudker, Jr of Mt Sydney, VA; Paula A Boulden of Wilmington, DE; John T Ryan of Wilmington, DE; Paul J
Ryan of Newark, DE; Michael F Ryan of Newark, DE; Regina K Trotto of Elkton, MD; Bernadette M
Tucker of Bear, DE; and Joseph D Ryan of Newark, DE; and many great nieces and newphews. In addition
to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 brothers, John F Tucker, Arthur Tucker, Charles T Tucker, and
Edward A Tucker.
Friends may call from 5 pm to 8 pm on Sunday, August 10, 2008, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 100
N DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Monday, August
11,2008, at Our Lady of Fatima R C Church, 801 N DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.Interment will follow
in Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear, DE
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley, 401 N Third
Street, Ste 305, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (800/743-6667 www.lebdv.org); or to Delaware Hospice, 2515
Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19810.
Provided by the Social Security Death Records
William J Tucker - b: 16 November 1924 - d: 4 August 2008 - Last residence: New Castle, New Castle, DE
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Outline Descendant Report for Ella J. Burns and Michael Gibbons
1 Ella J. Burns b: 27 December 1900 in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, d: Bef. 1951
...... + Michael Gibbons b: 1888 in Pennsylvania, m: Abt. 1928 in Pennsylvania
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Picture of Ella J Burns @ 1920
Details of the Ella J Burns and Michael Gibbons Family
Provided by the Chester County Birth Register for 1897 - 1904
Burnes, Ella, Female, White, born to Philip and Mary, December 27 1900 in Coatesville. Volumn 2 Pg 22
Provided by Newspaper Clipping from the Coatsville Record - 19 May 1920
Miss Ella J Burns, this city, graduated as a nurse in Philadelphia.
Provided by the 1930 Census of Pennsylvania
Michael (42) and Ella (29) Gibbons were living in Upper Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania. They had been
married for 3 years. Michael is an Electrical Engineer, and Ella is not working.
Author's note: According to Ella's brother Andrew's Obituary, Ellla was married to a Michael Gibbons and
living in Upper Darby. The above census seems a good match.
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Family Group Sheet of Phillip Gerald Burns and Anna McCann
Husband:
Philip Gerald Burns
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
Wife:
8 August 1885 in Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania
5 July 1968 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware
9 July 1968 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
27 August 1906 in St. Cecilia's Rectory House,Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
Philip J. Burns
Mary Agnes Byrnes
Anna Rebecca McCann
b:
d:
Burial:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
23 August 1889 in Norristown,Montgomery, Pennsylvania
19 May 1977 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware
1977 in St. Cecelia's Cemetery, Coatsville, Chester, Pa.
William H. /McCann Cann
Maggie Evans
Children:
1
F
Name:
b:
d:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
2
F
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
3
M
Name:
b:
d:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Agnes Cecilia Burns
12 October 1906 in Coatsville,Chester, Pennsylvania
23 October 1989 in Kentucky
18 June 1930 in Claymont, Delaware
Jesse R Price
Sylvia Anna Burns
17 October 1908 in Coatsville,Chester, Pennsylvania
8 March 2001 in Wilmington, Delaware
13 March 2001 in Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Lindwood, Delaware,
Pennsylvania
29 August 1934 in Holy Savior Ch. Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
Frederick Francis Jones
William Gerald Burns
12 October 1915 in Coatsville,Chester, Pennsylvania
9 July 1996 in Chi-Chester, Pennsylvania
1935 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Kathleen Whalen
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4
F
Name:
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Verna Marie Burns
29 September 1918 in Coatsville,Chester, Pennsylvania
15 August 2001 in Wilmington, Delaware
18 August 2001 in Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Lindwood, Delaware,
Pennsylvania
15 May 1940 in Holy Saviour Rectory, Linwood,Delaware,Pennsylvania
Walter Harvey Reynolds
Notes
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Pictures of Philip G Burns and Anna McCann Burns
Picture of the Philip G Burns Family from left to right: Verna, Agnes, Philip, Anna, Sylvia, and William
Details of the Phillip Gerald Burns Family
Provided by the Consent to the Marriage of a Child or Ward
William Sharpless Trust Officer of Chester County Trust Company residing at West Chester do hereby
certify, that said Trust Co is guardian to Anna McCann residing at Coatesville who is now Seventeen years if
age, That said Company have been informed of the intended marriage of said ward to Philip G Burns and
hereby consent to said marriage. Given before me this 27th day of August 1906, C W Manley Clerk of
Orpnans Court.
Provided from application for Marriage License - 27 August 1906
The License is recorded in Docket 12 page 307 number 12061. The License was issued by the Orphan's
Court of Chester County, Pennsylvania. STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA - Chester County, ss: Personally
appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County of Chester Philip G Burns who hereby
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request the Clerk of the Orphans' Court for the said County, to issue a License for the Marriage of himself to
Anna McCann and who being duly affirmed according to law, doth depose and say that he was born in
Coatsville, Chester, Pa. on 8 August 1885, that he resides in Coatesville Pa, that he is a Electrical Engineer
by Occupation, that he is not related by blood or marriage to the person whom he desires to marry that he has
not been married before that Anna McCann whom he is about to marry was born in Montgomery,
Pennsylvania on 23 August 1889 that she now resides in Coatsville that she has no occupation, that she has
not been married before, that he knows no reason why said marriage may not be lawfully made. Affirmed
and subscribed before me this twenty seventh day of August 1906 George G Meyer J P.
Provided by the 1910 Census of Pennsylvania
Philip G (24) and Anna R (20) Burns are living at 594 Coates Street, Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania. They
own a store. They have been married for 3 years and have 2 children: Agnes C (3)and SylviaA (1)
Provided by the WWI Draft Card
Phillip Gerald Burns was living at 726 E Main Street, Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania. Phillip was born 8
August 1885. He is working as a 2nd Hearth Operator and 2nd helper on the Furnace for the Midvale S & O
Co of Coatesville. His contact is Anna R Burns at the same address.
Provided by the 1920 Census of Pennsylvania
Philip G (34) and Anna R (30) are living at 348 Railroad Street, Coatsville, Chester, Pennsylvania. Living
with them are: Agnes C (13), Sylvia A (11), William G (4) and Verna (1).Philip is employed as a helper for
heater at the Steel Mill.
Provided by the 1930 Census of Pennsylvania
Philip G (44) and Anna R (40) are living at 42 Laughead Avenue, Linwood Heights, Chi-chester township,
Delaware, Pennsylvania. Living with them are: Agnes C (23), Sylvia A (21), William G (14) and Verna
M(11).Philip is an electrician at the steel mill. Agnes and Sylvia are reelers at the Rayon Mill.
Provided by WWII Draft Card
Philip is living at 138 E Chestnut, Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania. He was born 8 August 1885 in Rock
Run, Chester, Pennsylvania. Sylvia Jones is listed as contact and living at 8 Laughead Avenue, Linwood,
Delaware, Pennsylvania. He is self employed at 100 E Chestnut Street, Coatesville.
Author's note: I bellieve that Philip owned the taproom at this time.
Provided by Newspaper Clippings from the Ledger - 6 July 1968
Phillip G. Burns, who for many years owned and operated a Tavern in Coatsville, died yesterday in St.
Francis Hospital, Wilmington, after a short illness. He was 82.
Husband of Anna McCann Burns, now of 707 Seville Ave., Wilmington, he was the son of the late Mary
Burns ans Phillip Burns. Born in Coatsville, Mr. Burns lived there until he and his wife moved to
Wilmington a few months ago to live with their daughter.
He worked for Worth Bros. for several years and later owned and operated a tavern at the corner of First and
Chestnut Sts. until his retirement.
A communicant of St. Cecelia's Church, Coatsville, he was also a member of the Coatsville Eagles Aerie and
a member of the Brandywine Fire Co.
Besides his wife he is survived by a son, William of Boothwyn, Pa., three daughters, Agnes, wife of Jesse R.
Price of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Sylvia Jones, with whom he and his wife lived, Verna, wife of Walter H.
Reynolds, Claymont, Del.
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Also a sister, Cecilia, wife of Joseph Thomas of Coatsville, 11 Grandchildren and 18 Great-Grandchildren.
Burns-Formerly of Coatsville, Pa.
Philip G. Burns, of 707 Seville Ave., Wilmington, Delaware, aged 82 years, husband of Anna McCann
Burns on Friday July 5, 1968.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Funeral Home of Harry E. Wentz, 342
E.Chestnut St., Coatsville, on Tuesday July 9, 9 A.M. Requiem Mass at St. Cecilia's Church at 10 A.M.
Interment St. Cecilia's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday evening. Recitation of the
Rosary at 8 P.M.
Provided by the Death Certificate of Anna McCann Burns
SS#204-40-8783
Cause of Death Immediate Cause Perforation of Transverse Colon with generalized peritonitis. Due to
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease with atrial fibrillation and Anterial Embolus. Due to Gangrene of
Left foot and leg.
Death occured at 6:25 A.M. on 19 May 1977. Burial to be in St Cecilia's Cemetery in Coatesville,
Pennsylvania, on 21 May 1977.
Provided by the Wilmington Jourmal News - 20 May 1977
Anna R Burns - Anna R Burns, formerly of Coatesville, died Thursday in St Francis Hospital in Wilmington,
Del, after a long illness. She was 87.
She was the wife of the late Philip Burns, but has lived in Wilmington with her daughter Sylvia A Jones at
707 Seville Ave for the past 10 years.
She was born in Norristown, daughter of the late William and Margaret Evans McCann. Mrs Burns belonged
to St Helena Church in Wilmington and formerly to St Cecelia's in Coatesville.
Besides the daughter with whom she lived, she is survived by two other daughters, Mrs Agnes Price of
Orlando, Fla and Mrs Verna M Reynolds of Frederica, Del; and a son, William G Burns of Wildwood, N J.
Provided by Cemetery Records from St. Cecelia's Church in Coatsville, Pa.
Phillip G. and Anna R. are lot holders of Section 4 Range 5 Lot 4 Grave #2 and 3.
Provided by Family
Philip G Burns was a man who loved family and people. In his younger days, he loved to hunt and fish. For
many years, he had hunting dogs in his yard in the city.
He tried his hand at many trades. He was an electrician at the steel mills, a store owner, a farmer, and a
tavern owner. These jobs took him from Chester County, Pennsylvania, to Delaware County Pennsylvania,
and back to Chester County. He also lived in Cape May County, New Jersey for a time, and lastly lived in
New Castle County, Delaware.
Philip was always in a starched white shirt and most often wing tipped shoes. If going out, he was always
dressed in a suit and hat. He preferred a straight razor for shaving, using a shaving mug for lather and a strap
to sharpen the blade. Toward the end of his life, his granddaughter’s husband Don would assist him with this
task.
Philip’s car of choice was a Buick. In the 1940’s, he and his wife Anna took a cross country tour in his
automobile. On their return, just a few blocks from home, they had an accident which totaled the car.
He developed cataracts is both eyes. When he had the surgery, much different in those days, he had to lie for
2 weeks, flat on his back with his head between pillows. Complications developed and he had to have his eye
removed wearing a glass eye from then on. The operation on the other eye was not much better. The only
vision he had was seeing shadows and contrast areas. This did not stop Philip from pursuing things he loved.
He spent every summer in Wildwood, New Jersey. He loved to fish off the 22nd Street Pier. This pier
extended out into the ocean.( Storms later shortened the distance greatly.)
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During his later years he lived in Coatesville on Chestnut Street. He loved to sit on the porch and talk to the
people who walked by. Even though nearly blind, he could identify most from their voice and shadowy
images.
When family got together, cards were always involved. They would play pinochle for hours at a quarter a
game. Using jumbo faced cards and with lighting positioned to give contrast to the cards, Philip was a force
to be reckoned with.
One of his hobbies was to make doll furniture. He had material in his basement where he loving put together
chairs, beds, and benches that were enjoyed by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In 1967, he and his wife Anna moved to Delaware to live with his daughter Sylvia.
Things that bring Philip G Burns to mind: a three minuet egg in a cup with torn up toast, tri-striped coconut
candy, powered sugar jelly candy (in fact, any type of jellied candy), cracked walnuts, open toed shoes, El
Producto Bouquet Cigars, and fishing poles.
Pictures of Taproom in Coatesville owned by Philip G Burns
Picture of Philip G Burns and his Buick
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Outline Descendant Report of Agnes Burns and Jesse Price
1 Agnes Cecilia Burns b: 12 October 1906 in Coatsville,Chester, Pennsylvania, d: 23 October 1989 in
Kentucky
...... + Jesse R Price b: 27 April 1905 in Mullins, Marion, South Carolina, USA, m: 18 June 1930 in
Claymont, Delaware, d: 20 January 1985 in Orlando, Orange, Florida
............2 William Allen Price b: 3 May 1933
............ + Kay b: 28 July 1935, m: 17 February 1979
..................3 Sandy Price b: 28 September 1960
..................3 Susan Price b: 23 November 1962
..................3 Steven William Price b: 15 August 1964
..................3 Mike Price b: 13 March 1969
............2 Jesse R Price b: 10 May 1944 in Delaware
............ + Christine m: 3 February 1973
..................3 Forest Jay Price b: 15 December 1975 in Florida
..................3 Robin Louise Price b: 9 September 1977 in Florida
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Picture of Marriage - Right to Left: Jesse Price, Agnes Burns, Sylvia Burns, Unknown
Details of Agnes Cecelia Burns and Jesse R Price Family
Provided by the Chester Times - 11 May 1944
PRICE - To Joseph and Agnes Price, 16 Semonle Avenue, Claymont, Delaware, a son, May 10.
Provided by the Chester Times - 11 May 1944
Mrs Verna Reynolds, of 3016 West Ninth Street, this city, entertained at a farewell party at her home
recently in honor of Mrs Agnes Price, who will leave in August to reside in Florida. Those present included:
Mrs Gertrude Foulkes, Mrs Florence Anthony, Mrs Rose Sakers, Miss Veronica Becker, Miss Ethel Becker,
Mrs Elvin Larkin, Mrs Kathleen Burnes, Mrs Mary Casver, Mrs Hilda Reeder, Mrs Anna Welch, Mrs
Pauline Gustasson, Miss Jo Grace, Miss Marie Reynolds, of this city: Mrs Burnes, Mrs Marie Lavengood,
Miss Myrtle Stein, Mrs Mable Hull, Miss Betty Jane Stein, of Coatesville: Sylvia Jones and children Freddy
and Phyllis, of Wildwood, N J.
Provided by Obituary - Source Unknown
Jessie R Price Sr,79, 2919 Carl Terrace, Orlando, died Sunday. Born in Mullins, SC, he moved to Orlando
from South Carolina in 1946. He was a retired transformer repairman and a member of St. James Catholic
Church. He was a member of the Citrus Amateur Radio Association. Survivors wife, Agnes C; sons, Jesse R
Jr, Orlando, William A, Lexington, Ky; sisters, Frances Brown, Ruth Taroshi, both of Wilmngton, Del, Bebe
Tolla, Fayetteville, NC, Mattie Smith, Whiteville, NC, Katherine Mc Sheehy, St Petersburg; brother, Allen J
Price,Willmington, Del; six grandchildren; one great-grand-child. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Orlando
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Provided by the Social Security Death Records
Jesse Price - b: 27 April 1905 - d: Jan 1985 - Last residence: Orlando, Orange, Florida
Agnes C Price - b: 12 October 1906 - d:23 October 1989 - Last residence: Nicholasville, Jassamine, Ky
Provided by Family
Agnes Burns married Jesse Price about 1930. They set up housekeeping in Claymont, Delaware. In 1933,
they adopted a son, William Price. Later in 1944, Agnes gave birth to another son, Jesse R Price Jr. In 1946,
the family moved to Orlando, Florida. They remained in Florida and Jesse Sr died there in January of 1985.
After Jesse’s death, Agnes moved to Kentucky to be near the watchful eye of her son William and his family.
She died in Kentucky in October of 1989.
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Outline Descendant Report of William Burns and Kathleen Whalen
1 William Gerald Burns b: 12 October 1915 in Coatsville,Chester, Pennsylvania, d: 9 July 1996 in ChiChester, Pennsylvania
...... + Kathleen Whalen b: 23 September 1914 in Pennsylvania, m: 1935 in Delaware County,
Pennsylvania, d: 1 March 2004 in Pennsylvania
............2 Mary Burns b: 19 April 1939 in Pennsylvania, d: February 1993 in Wilmington, NewCastle, De
............ + Richard Billingsley m: 1959
..................3 Kathleen Billingsley b: Abt. 1962
............2 Kathleen Burns b: 1941 in Pennsylvania, d: 4 October 1953 in Chi-Chester, Pennsylvania
............2 William P Burns b: 27 September 1942 in Pennsylvania
............ + Patrica
..................3 Patrica Burns b: 1964
..................3 Michele Burns b: 1966
..................3 Carey Ann Burns b: 1968
..................3 Kimberly Burns b: 1971
..................3 William Burns b: 1978
............2 Jesse Burns b: 30 June 1947 in Pennsylvania
............2 Anna Burns b: 9 December 1949 in Pennsylvania
............ + Scott
............2 John P Burns b: Abt. 1951 in Pennsylvania
............ + Denise Marie Ardes m: 12 May 1973 in Pennsylvania
............2 Kevin Burns b: 26 July 1954 in Pennsylvania
............ + Barbara Gaspari m: 19 June 1976 in St John Fisher, Boothwyn, Delaware, Pennsylvania
............2 Margaret Mary Burns b: 1955 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, d: 1955 in Delaware County,
Pennsylvania
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Pictures of Sylvia and William Burns and William Burns with children Mary and Bill
Details of the William Burns and Kathleen Whalen Family
Provided by Family
William Burns married Kathleen Whalen sometime in 1935. In June of that year, they were living on
Laughead Avenue, Chi-Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania. William worked at Worth Steel and later it’s
successor, Phoenix Steel for about 35 years.
As the family grew, they found their way to a home at 1736 Okeola Avenue, Boothwyn, Delaware,
Pennsylvania. This remained their residence. In the 1950’s, Kathleen and Bill inherited a property through
Kathleen’s family. This property was a “cottage” on property located on 18th Street, Wildwood, Cape May,
New Jersey. Kathleen and Bill were very hard working individuals. They expanded the property adding a
motel, which operated in the summer months. When at the shore, they both worked very hard to make of
success of their venture. Their children pitched in when necessary to help, which was a daily chore in the
motel business.
William and Kathleen were loving parents of a large family of children, grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
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Outline Descendant Report of Verna Burns
1 Verna Marie Burns b: 29 September 1918 in Coatsville,Chester, Pennsylvania, d: 15 August 2001 in
Wilmington, Delaware
...... + Walter Harvey Reynolds b: 22 March 1910 in Bridgeville,Nanticoke,Sussex,Delaware, m: 15 May
1940 in Holy Saviour Rectory, Linwood,Delaware,Pennsylvania, d: 19 June 1995 in
Wilmington ,Delaware
............2 Verna Marie Reynolds b: 24 February 1941 in Linwood,Delaware, Pennsylvania, d: 18
September 1946 in Linwood, Delaware,Pennsylvania
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Details of the Verna Burns and Walter Reynolds Family
Provided by Newspaper Obituary
Walter H Reynolds - ex-Delco resident/BP oil pipefitter - March 22, 1910 - June 19, 1995
Walter H Reynolds, 85, of Claymont, Del, died June 19 at Brandywine Nursing Home in Claymont.
Born in Bridgeville, Del, Mr Reynolds lived in Delaware County most of his life and lived in Claymont for
three years before entering the nursing home. Mr Reynolds was a pipe fitter for BP Oil Co, Trainer, for 25
years before retiring in 1972.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Verna M Burns Reynolds; two sisters, Ann Davis of Boothwyn and
Jane Stevenson of Lincoln, Del.
Funeral service will be at 10 am Thursday at the Ward Funeral Home, 1459 Market St, Linwood. Burial
willbe in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Upper Chichester. Calling hours will be 7 to 9 pm,
Wednesday and after 9 am Thursday. Memorial contributions may be provided to the Alzheimers
Association, 419 S 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.
Provided by the Wilmington News Journal - August 2001
VERNA REYNOLDS -Verna M. Reynolds (nee Burns) Age 82 of Claymont, DE died August 15, 2001 at
Christiana Hospital.
Mrs. Reynolds was born in Coatesville and has lived most of her life in Linwood, she has lived in Claymont
for the past 30 years. Mrs. Reynolds was a loving and devoted wife and homemaker. She was the wife of the
late, Walter H. Reynolds who died in 1995 and she was the sister of the late, Sylvia A. Jones and William
Burns.
Mrs. Reynolds is survived by 2 nieces, Phyllis and Don Burke of Claymont, DE and Sylvia and Ed Bradford
of FL; 1 nephew, Fred and Vija Jones of Wilmington, DE; great nieces and nephews, Don and Helen Burke,
Jr. of Claymont, DE, Bunny Yaw of FL, Marie Burke and Joe Cahill of Newark, DE, Sylvia and Ronnie
Cordill of New Castle, DE, Connie and Mike Latham of New Castle, De, Cindy and Eric Farland, Becca and
Andy Webb all of GA and many great great nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral Mass Saturday 10:30 am in Holy Savior Roman
Catholic Church in Linwood. There will be a viewing at the WARD FUNERAL HOME, 1459 Market St.
Linwood on Sat. morning from 8:30-10 am. Burial will be in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery Linwood.
Contributions in Mrs Reynolds name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Philadelphia,
Robert Morris Bldg, 100 N 17th St, 4th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, would be appreciated.
Provided by Family
Verna Burns was born in Coatesville, Chester, Pennsylvania, 29 September 1918, to Philip G and Anna
McCann Burns. She was baptized in St Cecelia’s Church in that city.
In the 1920’s the family moved to the Claymont, New Castle, Delaware, and finally settled in the Linwood,
Delaware, Pennsylvania area, which is where Verna spent a major portion of her young life.
Verna was a very talented roller skater as a teenager, winning acclaim for her abilities. She was also a
member of bingo and card clubs in the area. She enjoyed trips to Lenape Park, West Chester, Chester,
Pennsylvania, with family and friends. Verna often traveled from to New Jersey on the Wilson Line in order
to go to Riverview park in New Jersey for dancing and to attend the amusement Park.
On 15 May 1940, she married Walter H Reynolds’s in the rectory of Holy Savior Church. A luncheon was
served at her sister Sylvia Jones home after. Many of the relatives from the Norristown, Pennsylvania area
were in attendance.
On 24 February 1941, she gave birth to her only child, a beautiful little girl, who they named after her
mother. Verna Marie was known to the family as Marie. During Marie’s early childhood, she developed a
bone disease. At one point, she was in a full body cast. She died following a bone grafting operation on 18
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September 1946.
Some time in the late 1940’s or early 1950’s, the Reynolds family moved into a home on Chichester Avenue
in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania. The house had been built by Verna’s parents.
Verna and Walt loved new cars and usually bought one every two years. They were a social couple enjoying
many events with family, friends, and fellow employees of Walts. During the summer, they would often take
their nieces and nephews to various beach like area’s. Verna was a great one for being in the water and often
“Ducked” an unsuspecting child. At other times of the year there were often sleep overs. At Christmas,
Verna often would take the younger children to Philadelphia to see Santa. Another fond memory of the
children were visits to Horne and Hardart.
In the early 1970’s the couple moved to Orlando, Florida, for a short time. Verna, missed the family and
friends in the north. They stayed temporarily with Verna’s sister Sylvia, until they bought a mobile home in
the Dover, Delaware area. When Walt started to show signs of Alzheimer’s, they moved back to Claymont to
be closer to family for support. At this time Verna’s sister, Sylvia, shared an apartment with them. After
Walt’s death in 1995, Verna and Sylvia moved into a smaller apartment. From there, they were able to get an
apartment in Bnai Brith in Claymont, Delaware. Sylvia’s health continued to deteriorate, and she had to go
to a home where she died. Verna continued to live at Bnai Brith and died shortly after her sister in 2001.
Verna Marie Reynolds
Provided by the Chester Times - 20 September 1946
Verna M Reynolds - Verna M Reynolds, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter H Reynolds, of 3016 West
Ninth street, Chester, died Wednesday in a Philadelphia hospital after a bone-grafting operation.
Verna was the only child of Mr and Mrs Reynoolds. Her father is employed at the Sinclair Refining
Company, Mrs Reynolds is the former Verna Burns.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Philip Burns, of Coatesville, and Mrs
Walter Reynolds of Milford, Del.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 am Saturday from her parents' residence with an Angel's Mass at 11 am
at the Church of the Resurrection. Burial will be Immaculate Heart Cemetery. Friends may call Friday
evening.
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Family Group Sheet of Sylvia Ann Burns and Frederick Jones
Husband:
Frederick Francis Jones
b:
d:
Burial:
m:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
Wife:
30 January 1898 in Chester, Delaware, Pennsylvania
14 September 1966 in Wilmington, Delaware
Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Lindwood, Pa. Sec. E
29 August 1934 in Holy Savior Ch. Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
John Logan Jones
Margaret McGinley
Sylvia Anna Burns
b:
d:
Burial:
Father:
Mother:
Other Spouses:
17 October 1908 in Coatsville,Chester, Pennsylvania
8 March 2001 in Wilmington, Delaware
13 March 2001 in Immaculate Heart Cemetery in Lindwood, Delaware,
Pennsylvania
Philip Gerald Burns
Anna Rebecca McCann
Children:
1
M
Name:
b:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Frederick Francis Jones
22 September 1935 in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
7 May 1960 in Pennsylvania
Vija Melbardis
2
F
Name:
b:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Phyllis Marie Jones
10 August 1938 in Linwood, Delaware, Pennsylvania
5 January 1957 in St. Helens Ch. Wilmington Delaware
Donald Russel Burke
3
M
Name:
b:
d:
Phillip John Jones
10 August 1938 in Linwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
21 March 1939 in Linwood, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Other Spouses:
4
F
Name:
b:
m:
Spouse:
Other Spouses:
Sylvia Ann Jones
17 November 1946 in North Wildwood, New Jersey
31 March 1967 in St. Helena Church, Wilmington, Delaware
Edward Dennis Bradford
Notes
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Details of the Sylvia Burns and Fred F Jones Family
Pictures of Sylvia Anna Burns
Provided by Sylvia Burns
Sylvia Anna Burns was born on 17 October 1908 the daughter of Anna Rebecca McCann and Philip Gerald
Burns. At this time the family lived at the corner of Coates and 6th Street, Coatesville, Pa. This was the
location of a store that Anna had inherited from her father William McCann. Sylvia was baptized at St
Cecilia's Church in Coatesville at about 6 months of age. There was a disagreement in the family. Anna who
was not Catholic at this time refused to let the child be baptized. When Philip went to confession for his
Easter Duty, he was told he would be forbidden to receive the sacraments until the baby was christened.
Anna acquiesced and Sylvia was baptized shortly thereafter. The family moved to Parkesburg to open a
restaurant sometime between 1910 and 1917. This did not work out and they moved back to Coatesville. In
1918 the family lived on Main St in Coatesville. Sylvia did not like living here. By 1920 they lived on
Railroad Street in Coatesville. They had a big bulldog that would watch over them as they played. At about
14, Sylvia went to work in a laundry. She was so excited to get her first pay check,, that she ran home to give
it to her mother. The entire family put their earnings together for the support of the family, and Sylvia was
proud to be able to contribute .In the 1920's, Philip was transferred to the Worth Steel Plant on Naamans
Road. The family had housing in housing built by the mill called Worthland. At about the age of 16, Sylvia
took the train to Philadelphia, on a regular bases, to study hairdressing. At the same time, she and her sister
Agnes were working at the silk mill. The family moved to Delaware County off 9th Street in Chester,
eventually buying a house on Laughead Avenue in Linwood, Pennsylvania. Sylvia and her sister Agnes were
the major contributors to the mortgage, so Anna and Philip decided to put the house in their names, so that if
something happened to Philip they would not have to share with the 2 younger children being they were so
young and had made no contribution to the payment of the house. In 1930, Agnes was to marry Jesse Price.
Sylvia needed to release her from the house. Agnes signed over her interest in the house and Sylvia
purchased for Agnes a maple dining room set, dishes, a lamp and other various articles. Sometime in the mid
1930, William and Verna (her siblings) were living with her while her parents had moved back to Chester
County, Pennsylvania.
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She was living in Linwood when she met her husband, Fred F Jones, at a dance. The story goes that she was
dancing with a young man who was not a very accomplished dancer. Fred, being a very accomplished dancer
was all around the floor, and deliberately bumping into the couple. Sylvia finally ask him if he wanted the
entire floor and his answer was "no, just a dance with you". As the courtship progressed if came close to
Christmas. Sylvia, not wanting to spend money on a gift, wouldn't give Fred a date for Christmas. Fred
showed up anyhow, with a box of candy with the center piece of candy removed and a five dollar gold piece
in it's place. Sylvia consented to go out and on her return, found that her father, who was a great fan of
chocolate have made a large dent in the candy. Fred was a major contributor to his family with his father
deceased. His mother was very sure that Fred would not marry until after she had died. He was at this time
already in his 30's. She made mention of this fact at a church gathering. Sylvia did the hair of a woman who
was at the gathering and was told of the statement. She confronted Fred and told him she was not about to
wait for his mothers death to get married. They didn't and were married at Immaculate Heart Church in
Linwood. Sylvia was very emotional before the ceremony, and arrived at the altar in tears. Fred said "Chin
up kid" and her last words to him as a single person were "Oh shut your mouth".
They moved into the house on Laughead Avenue. There was born Fred and twins Philip and Phyllis. Philip,
dying of pneumonia, at about 7 months of age.
Philip G Burns opened a taproom in Coatesville. Sylvia convinced Fred to quit the job he loved at the paper
and move to Coatesville to help out. They rented a house on Chestnut Street between her parents house and
the taproom. It was not a very good choice for them. In 1946, they bought an apartment house in Wildwood,
New Jersey for $14,000. The house was located at 24th street and included a 3rd floor apartment, 2
apartments on the 2nd floor, later converted to 3, the family residence on the first floor with a small
apartment in back which had access through the house. There was a large garage and an apartment over it.
Fred worked for the Wildwood paper. In 1946 they had a daughter Sylvia (Boots). Around 1950, Fred, with
the help of George Clifton, got his job back with the Wilmington paper. The family moved back to
Wilmington and lived in an apartment in Kynlynn while their house was being built at 707 Seville Avenue
near Belfont. Fred and Sylvia purchased the land to build the house 2 February of 1951, adding a not sold to
them by a neighbor 29 May 1953. They soon sold the house in Wildwood.
Around 1954, Fred had a stroke and after that many small ones, which disabled him from work of any kind.
Sylvia went to work in hairdressing, but is was only a short time before she could not work outside of the
home. She then started to work in her basement and was able to keep the family very comfortably with a
very little help from Social Security. Fred died in 1966. After his death, her parents gave up their residence
in Coatesville and came to live with her. Her father died in 1968. Her mother stayed with her until her death
in 1977. On 26 May 1977, Sylvia sold her home for $39,000 and moved to Dover. First, she lived in a trailer
park near her sister Verna, and then moved to the Luther Tower’s (a retirement apartment) where she was
extremely happy. When Verna's husband developed Alzheimer’s, they all moved in together in an apartment
in Claymont. After Walt's death, Sylvia and Verna moved into a smaller apartment. In the late 1990's, Sylvia
had a stroke. She remained living with her sister Verna. They lastly moved into Bnai Brith in Claymont,
Delaware. If it had not been for the loving care of her daughter Phyllis and grandchildren, she would not
have been able to stay with her sister for as long as she did. When it was apparent that it was more
detrimental to keep her at home , her daughter Phyllis, found a wonderful nursing home, where Sylvia was
visited by family on a daily bases. Upon her death, she was buried in Immaculate Heart Cemetery with her
husband and son.
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