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     Robert Burness was born on 24 May 1870 in 6 Alma Place, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of James Burness and Mary Ann Allan.^1,2,3,4,5 He died on 28 April 1915 in General Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland, at age 44.²
     Robert Burness (son, age 10 months) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 6 Alma Place, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of James Burness.³ Robert Burness (son, age 10) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Conveth Place, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of James Burness.⁴ Robert Burness (son, age 20) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 74 John Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in the household of James Burness. He was a shopman grocer.⁵
     Robert Burnett was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in New Ship Lodging House and Sailors Home, 20 The Shore, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, as a general labourer and lodger, age 30.⁶
     Robert Burnett was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in New Ship Lodging House and Sailors Home, 20 The Shore, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, as a dock labourer and inmate, age 37.⁷

     Mary Ann Burness was born on 29 June 1832 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Burness and Mary Bailey.¹ She was baptized on 5 June 1833 in George Street Primitive Methodist, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.¹

     Mary Bailey is estimated to have been born circa 1808. She married James Burness.¹

     James Burness is estimated to have been born circa 1803. He married Mary Bailey.¹

     Jean Burness was born on 18 May 1794 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of James Burness and Jean Cant.¹

     Jean Cant is estimated to have been born circa 1764. She married James Burness on 6 September 1789 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.¹

     James Burness is estimated to have been born circa 1759 in Scotland. He married Jean Cant on 6 September 1789 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.¹

     David Burness was born on 24 August 1797 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.¹ He was the son of James Burness and Jean Cant.¹