Mary Greig1
#5802, b. circa 1823
Mary Greig was born circa 1823 in Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland.2 She married John Burness, son of Robert Burness and Mary Cramond, on 9 August 1856 in Fallside of Glenbervie, Glenbervie, Kincardineshire, Scotland.3
Mary Burness was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 8 King Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, age 37 with George G. Burness, David G. Burness, James G. Burness, Ann Greig and Robert Burness in her household.4 Mary Burness (sister, age 47) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 28 Seagate, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Ann Greig. She was an agricultural labourer.5 Mary Burness (sister, age 57) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 2 Seagate, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Ann Greig. She was a mill worker.2
Mary Burness was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 8 King Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, age 37 with George G. Burness, David G. Burness, James G. Burness, Ann Greig and Robert Burness in her household.4 Mary Burness (sister, age 47) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 28 Seagate, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Ann Greig. She was an agricultural labourer.5 Mary Burness (sister, age 57) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 2 Seagate, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Ann Greig. She was a mill worker.2
Children of Mary Greig and John Thomson Burness
- David Greig Burness+6,5,2 b. 13 Aug 1857, d. 21 Jun 1939
- James Greig Burness+6,5 b. 11 Jun 1859, d. 30 Mar 1942
Citations
- Carole Wilson, "Scottish GRO Marriage Transcriptions."
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1861 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1871 Scottish Census, Angus.
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
James Greig Burness1
#5804, b. 11 June 1859, d. 30 March 1942
James Greig Burness was born on 11 June 1859 in 9 King Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Thomson Burness and Mary Greig.1,2 He married Elvida Sarah Amanda Allmen circa 1892.3 He died on 30 March 1942 in Portland, Oregon, USA, at age 82.4
James G. Burness (son, age 1) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 8 King Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Mary Burness.5 James G. Burness (nephew, age 11) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 28 Seagate, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Ann Greig. He was employed at starch work.2
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 12 King Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a railway clerk, age 21.6
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1900 in 548 East Belmont Street, Portland, Oregon, USA, as a bank clerk, age 39 with Elvida E. Burness, Elvida A. Burness, James O. Burness, Harvey L. Burness and David J. Burness in his household.3
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 22 April 1910 in 548 East Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon, USA, as a bank teller, age 50 with Elvida A. Burness, Elvida A. Burness, James P. Burness, Edward A. Burness and Robert C. Burness in his household.7
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 1 January 1920 in 638 Holly Street, Portland, Oregon, USA, as a bank teller, age 60 with Elvida A. Burness, James P. F. Burness, Edward A. Burness, Robert C. Burness and Elvida B. Watson in his household.8
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 7 April 1930 in 594 East State Street, Portland, Oregon, USA, as an automotive specialties office manager, age 70 with Elvida A. Burness in his household.9
He immigrated in 1888 to USA.3
James G. Burness (son, age 1) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 8 King Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Mary Burness.5 James G. Burness (nephew, age 11) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 28 Seagate, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Ann Greig. He was employed at starch work.2
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 12 King Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, as a railway clerk, age 21.6
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 1 June 1900 in 548 East Belmont Street, Portland, Oregon, USA, as a bank clerk, age 39 with Elvida E. Burness, Elvida A. Burness, James O. Burness, Harvey L. Burness and David J. Burness in his household.3
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 22 April 1910 in 548 East Salmon Street, Portland, Oregon, USA, as a bank teller, age 50 with Elvida A. Burness, Elvida A. Burness, James P. Burness, Edward A. Burness and Robert C. Burness in his household.7
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 1 January 1920 in 638 Holly Street, Portland, Oregon, USA, as a bank teller, age 60 with Elvida A. Burness, James P. F. Burness, Edward A. Burness, Robert C. Burness and Elvida B. Watson in his household.8
James G. Burness was enumerated in the census on 7 April 1930 in 594 East State Street, Portland, Oregon, USA, as an automotive specialties office manager, age 70 with Elvida A. Burness in his household.9
He immigrated in 1888 to USA.3
Children of James Greig Burness and Elvida Sarah Amanda Allmen
- Elvida Anne Burness+10,3,7,8 b. 5 Apr 1893, d. 5 Feb 1967
- James Penrose Forbes Burness+3,7,8 b. 29 Nov 1897, d. 5 Jun 1962
- Edward Alexander Burness+3,7,8 b. 1 Mar 1900, d. 1963
- Robert Cleland Burness+11,7,8 b. 30 Nov 1901, d. 2 Jul 1970
Citations
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1871 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1900 US Census, Oregon.
- Ancestry.com, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.
- 1861 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Aberdeenshire.
- 1910 US Census, Oregon.
- 1920 US Census, Oregon.
- 1930 US Census, Oregon.
- FamilySearch, Oregon Birth Indexes, 1868-1929.
- Social Security Application.
Alexander Burness1
#5805, b. 11 August 1848, d. 16 April 1913
Alexander Burness was born on 11 August 1848 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Lyall Burness and Margaret Machar Hendry.1,2,3,4 He was baptized on 14 November 1848 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 He married Harriet Elizabeth Cairns on 7 April 1875 in St James, Westminster, Middlesex, England.2 He died on 16 April 1913 in 11 Clements Lane, London, England, at age 64.5
Alexander Burness (son, age 2) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3 Alexander Burness (son, age 12) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness. He was an apprenctice grocer.4
Alexander Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 1 Topsfield Road, Hornsey, Middlesex, England, as a hosier, age 32 with Harriet Burness, Matilda M. A. Burness, Brenda Burness, Margaret Burness and John H. Burness in his household.6
Alexander Burness was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in Park House, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England, as an outfitter, age 42 with Harriet Burness, Matilda M. Burness, Brenda Burness, Margaret Burness, John H. Burness, Alexander Burness, Matilda R. Burness, James Selby Burness and Harriet Alexandra Burness in his household.7
Alexander Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in Otakow, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England, as a tailor, age 52 with Harriet Burness, Matilda Burness, Brenda Burness, Margaret Burness, Alexander Burness and James Selby Burness in his household.8
Alexander Burness (son, age 2) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3 Alexander Burness (son, age 12) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness. He was an apprenctice grocer.4
Alexander Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 1 Topsfield Road, Hornsey, Middlesex, England, as a hosier, age 32 with Harriet Burness, Matilda M. A. Burness, Brenda Burness, Margaret Burness and John H. Burness in his household.6
Alexander Burness was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in Park House, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England, as an outfitter, age 42 with Harriet Burness, Matilda M. Burness, Brenda Burness, Margaret Burness, John H. Burness, Alexander Burness, Matilda R. Burness, James Selby Burness and Harriet Alexandra Burness in his household.7
Alexander Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in Otakow, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England, as a tailor, age 52 with Harriet Burness, Matilda Burness, Brenda Burness, Margaret Burness, Alexander Burness and James Selby Burness in his household.8
Children of Alexander Burness and Harriet Elizabeth Cairns
- Matilda Mary Alexandra Burness9,10,6,7,8 b. 16 Jan 1876, d. 5 Dec 1932
- Brenda Burness9,10,6,7,8 b. 22 Jun 1877, d. 9 Jun 1925
- Margaret Elizabeth Burness9,10,6,7,8 b. 4 Apr 1879, d. 29 Oct 1954
- John Howard Burness+9,11,6,7 b. 14 Nov 1880
- Alexander Burness9,10,7,8 b. 24 Jun 1882
- Harriet Burness9,10,5 b. 10 May 1884, d. 23 Nov 1885
- Matilda Ramsay Burness12,5,7 b. 8 Oct 1885, d. 1 Sep 1891
- James Selby Burness9,7,8 b. 9 Oct 1888, d. 8 Mar 1956
- Harriet Alexandra Burness12,5,7 b. 10 Jan 1890, d. 1 May 1892
Citations
- OPR Montrose.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
- 1851 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1861 Scottish Census, Angus.
- Death Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
- 1881 English Census, Middlesex.
- 1891 English Census, Essex.
- 1901 English Census, Essex.
- Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
- Ancestry.com, London Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923.
- Marriage Registration, Archives of Ontario.
- Birth Registration, General Register Office.
Margaret Machar Hendry1
#5806, b. 23 April 1826, d. 7 June 1906
Margaret Machar Hendry was born on 23 April 1826 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 She was baptized on 30 April 1826 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 She married John Lyall Burness, son of James Burness and Jean Murray, on 27 May 1849 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.2,1 She died on 7 June 1906 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, at age 80.2
Margaret Burness (wife, age 24) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3 Margaret Burness (wife, age 34) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.4 Margaret Burness (wife, age 46) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.5 Margaret Burness (wife, age 54) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.6 Margaret Burness (wife, age 64) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.7
Margaret Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, as a widow age 74 living on own means with Agnes H. Burness in her household.8
Margaret Burness (wife, age 24) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3 Margaret Burness (wife, age 34) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.4 Margaret Burness (wife, age 46) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.5 Margaret Burness (wife, age 54) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.6 Margaret Burness (wife, age 64) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.7
Margaret Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, as a widow age 74 living on own means with Agnes H. Burness in her household.8
Children of Margaret Machar Hendry and John Lyall Burness
- Alexander Burness+1,3,4 b. 11 Aug 1848, d. 16 Apr 1913
- Mary Burness3 b. 1850, d. Sep 1852
- Catherine Neilson Burness1,2,4 b. 6 Jun 1852, d. 16 Oct 1941
- Agnes Hendry Burness9,2,4,5,7,8 b. 17 Aug 1855, d. 29 Jan 1936
- Margaret Burness2,9 b. 13 Oct 1857, d. 16 Oct 1857
- Elizabeth Paterson Burness9,2,4,5 b. 18 Oct 1858, d. 10 Apr 1934
- Grace Burness9,10,2,5,6 b. 30 Mar 1863, d. 25 Oct 1935
- Margaret Hendry Burness9,10,11,5 b. 6 Mar 1865
- John Robertson Burness+9,10,2,5,6 b. 14 Feb 1867, d. 1 Nov 1949
- Jane Murray Burness9 b. 16 Jan 1869, d. 17 Oct 1889
Citations
- OPR Montrose.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1851 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1861 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1871 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1891 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1901 Scottish Census, Angus.
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
Catherine Neilson Burness1
#5807, b. 6 June 1852, d. 16 October 1941
Catherine Neilson Burness was born on 6 June 1852 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of John Lyall Burness and Margaret Machar Hendry.1,2,3 She was baptized on 4 July 1852 in Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 She died on 16 October 1941 in 6 Erskine Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, at age 89.2
Catherine Burness (daughter, age 8) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3
Kate Burness was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 46 Hemans Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as a domestic servant, age 18.4
Catherine Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 2 Observatory Avenue, Kensington, Middlesex, England, as a domestic nurse, age 28, to George Balfour, member of Stock Exchange.5
Catherine Burness was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 21 Harley Street, Marylebone, London, England, as a domestic nurse, age 38.6
Catherine Burness (daughter, age 8) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3
Kate Burness was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 46 Hemans Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, as a domestic servant, age 18.4
Catherine Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 2 Observatory Avenue, Kensington, Middlesex, England, as a domestic nurse, age 28, to George Balfour, member of Stock Exchange.5
Catherine Burness was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 21 Harley Street, Marylebone, London, England, as a domestic nurse, age 38.6
Citations
- OPR Montrose.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1861 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1871 English Census, Lancashire.
- 1881 English Census, Middlesex.
- 1891 English Census, London.
Agnes Hendry Burness1
#5808, b. 17 August 1855, d. 29 January 1936
Agnes Hendry Burness was born on 17 August 1855 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.2 She was the daughter of John Lyall Burness and Margaret Machar Hendry.2,1,3,4,5,6 She died on 29 January 1936 in 6 Erskine Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, at age 80.1
Agnes Burness (daughter, age 5) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3 Agnes Burness (daughter, age 15) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness. She was a milliner.4
Agnes H. Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 64 Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancashire, England, as a teacher, age 25 with Margaret Burness and Jane M. Burness in her household.7 Agnes H. Burness (daughter, age 35) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness. She was a wools shopkeeper.5 Agnes H. Burness (daughter, age 45) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Margaret Burness. She was a fancy goods shopkeeper.6
Agnes Burness (daughter, age 5) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3 Agnes Burness (daughter, age 15) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness. She was a milliner.4
Agnes H. Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 64 Avenue Parade, Accrington, Lancashire, England, as a teacher, age 25 with Margaret Burness and Jane M. Burness in her household.7 Agnes H. Burness (daughter, age 35) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness. She was a wools shopkeeper.5 Agnes H. Burness (daughter, age 45) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 5 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Margaret Burness. She was a fancy goods shopkeeper.6
Citations
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1861 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1871 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1891 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1901 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1881 English Census, Lancashire.
Margaret Burness1,2
#5809, b. 13 October 1857, d. 16 October 1857
Margaret Burness was born on 13 October 1857 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.2 She was the daughter of John Lyall Burness and Margaret Machar Hendry.1,2 She died on 16 October 1857 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 She was buried in Rosehill Cemetery, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1
Citations
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
Elizabeth Paterson Burness1
#5810, b. 18 October 1858, d. 10 April 1934
Elizabeth Paterson Burness was born on 18 October 1858 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of John Lyall Burness and Margaret Machar Hendry.1,2,3,4 She died on 10 April 1934 in 16 Palmerston Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, at age 75.2
Elizabeth Burness (daughter, age 2) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3 Elizabeth Burness (daughter, age 12) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.4
Elizabeth P. Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Coobe Lodge, Gloucester Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, as a domestic nurse, age 22, to William Tucker, civil servant.5
Elizabeth Burness was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 4 Lowndes Street, Knightsbridge, London, England, as a nurse, age 32.6
Elizabeth Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 23 Hans Place, Chelsea, London, England, as a domestic nurse, age 42, to Vesey Holt, Army Agent.7
Elizabeth Burness was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 66B Eaton Square, Westminster, London, England, as a nurse, age 50, to Vesey Holt, banker and Army agent.8
Elizabeth Burness (daughter, age 2) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.3 Elizabeth Burness (daughter, age 12) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 4 Baltic Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of John Burness.4
Elizabeth P. Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Coobe Lodge, Gloucester Road, Teddington, Middlesex, England, as a domestic nurse, age 22, to William Tucker, civil servant.5
Elizabeth Burness was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 4 Lowndes Street, Knightsbridge, London, England, as a nurse, age 32.6
Elizabeth Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 23 Hans Place, Chelsea, London, England, as a domestic nurse, age 42, to Vesey Holt, Army Agent.7
Elizabeth Burness was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 66B Eaton Square, Westminster, London, England, as a nurse, age 50, to Vesey Holt, banker and Army agent.8
Citations
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1861 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1871 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1881 English Census, Middlesex.
- 1891 English Census, London.
- 1901 English Census, London.
- 1911 English Census, London.