Robina Cathmoir Burness1
#8441, b. 6 June 1879, d. 16 March 1909
Robina Cathmoir Burness was born on 6 June 1879 in 110 Princes Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of William Burness and Cecilia Jane Milne.1,2,3,4,5,6 She married David Duncan Reoch on 1 June 1900 in 213 Gairbraid Street, Glasgow, Scotland.2,3 She died on 16 March 1909 in 213 Gairbraid Street, Glasgow, Scotland, at age 29.3
Robina Burness (daughter, age 1 year 9 months) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 47 Albert Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William Burness.4 Robina Burness (daughter, age 11) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 2 Lizzville Place, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in the household of William Burness.5 Robina C. Reoch (daughter, age 21) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 213 Gairbraid Street, Glasgow, Scotland, in the household of William Burness. She was an asbestos weaver.6
Robina Burness (daughter, age 1 year 9 months) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 47 Albert Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William Burness.4 Robina Burness (daughter, age 11) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 2 Lizzville Place, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in the household of William Burness.5 Robina C. Reoch (daughter, age 21) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 213 Gairbraid Street, Glasgow, Scotland, in the household of William Burness. She was an asbestos weaver.6
Child of Robina Cathmoir Burness and David Duncan Reoch
- Robert Burness Reoch6 b. c 1900
Citations
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1891 Scottish Census, Lanarkshire.
- 1901 Scottish Census, Lanarkshire.
Mary Jane Burness1,2
#8442, b. 25 September 1880, d. 3 April 1884
Mary Jane Burness was born on 25 September 1880 in 47 Albert Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of William Burness and Cecilia Jane Milne.1,2,3 She died on 3 April 1884 in 408 London Road, Glasgow, Scotland, at age 3.2
Mary Jane Burness (daughter, age 6 months) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 47 Albert Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William Burness.3
Mary Jane Burness (daughter, age 6 months) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 47 Albert Street, Dundee, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William Burness.3
Citations
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
Jane Burness1
#8444, b. 26 September 1848, d. 12 April 1921
Jane Burness was born on 26 September 1848 in Edzell, Angus, Scotland.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Alexander Burness and Ann Falconer.1,4,5,2,6,3,7 She was baptized on 8 October 1848 in Edzell Free Church, Edzell, Angus, Scotland.1 She married James Caithness Robertson on 8 September 1881 in Edzell, Angus, Scotland.5,4 She died on 12 April 1921 in 35 High Street, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, at age 72.5
Jean Burness (daughter, age 2) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in High Street, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Burness.2 Jean Burness (daughter, age 12) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in High Street, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Burness.6 Jane Burness (daughter, age 22) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in HIgh Street, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Burness. She was a cook.3 Jane Burness (daughter, age 32) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in High Street, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Burness.7
Jean Burness (daughter, age 2) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in High Street, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Burness.2 Jean Burness (daughter, age 12) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in High Street, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Burness.6 Jane Burness (daughter, age 22) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in HIgh Street, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Burness. She was a cook.3 Jane Burness (daughter, age 32) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in High Street, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of Alexander Burness.7
Child of Jane Burness
- Unnamed Burness5,8 b. 13 Apr 1875, d. 18 Apr 1875
Children of Jane Burness and James Caithness Robertson
- David Archibald Robertson9 b. 1883, d. 11 Jan 1915
- Alexander Burness Robertson10 b. 2 Mar 1888, d. 29 Jul 1984
- Margaret Jean Robertson9 b. 1890
Citations
- OPR Edzell Free Church.
- 1851 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1871 Scottish Census, Angus.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1861 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- ScotlandsPeople, ScotlandsPeople Index.
- 1901 Scottish Census, Angus.
Helen Burness1
#8445, b. 1850, d. 29 January 1948
Helen Burness was born in 1850 in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Burness and Jean Barnett.2,1,3,4,5,6,7,8 She died on 29 January 1948 in 11 Cairnview Place, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland.2
Helen Burness (daughter, age 11 months) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Margie, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of George Burness.1 Helen Burness (daughter, age 11) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Bent of Haulkerton, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of George Burness.3 Helen Burness (daughter, age 20) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Bent of Haulkerton, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of George Burness. She was a dressmaker.4 Helen Burness (daughter, age 30) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in North Water Bridge, Logie-Pert, Angus, Scotland, in the household of George Burness. She was a dressmaker.5 Helen Burness (daughter, age 41) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in Bridgemill, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of George Burness. She was a dressmaker.6 Helen Burness (daughter, age 50) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 182 High Street, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of George Burness. She was a dressmaker.7
Helen Burness was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in Bob Accord Cottage, Blackiemuir Avenue, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a dressmaker, age 60, with Jane Burness, Emily Burness and William Burness in her household.9
Helen Burness (daughter, age 11 months) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1851 in Margie, Edzell, Angus, Scotland, in the household of George Burness.1 Helen Burness (daughter, age 11) was enumerated in the census on 8 April 1861 in Bent of Haulkerton, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of George Burness.3 Helen Burness (daughter, age 20) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Bent of Haulkerton, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of George Burness. She was a dressmaker.4 Helen Burness (daughter, age 30) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in North Water Bridge, Logie-Pert, Angus, Scotland, in the household of George Burness. She was a dressmaker.5 Helen Burness (daughter, age 41) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in Bridgemill, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of George Burness. She was a dressmaker.6 Helen Burness (daughter, age 50) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 182 High Street, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, in the household of George Burness. She was a dressmaker.7
Helen Burness was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in Bob Accord Cottage, Blackiemuir Avenue, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland, as a dressmaker, age 60, with Jane Burness, Emily Burness and William Burness in her household.9
Citations
- 1851 Scottish Census, Angus.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1861 Scottish Census, Kincardineshire.
- 1871 Scottish Census, Kincardineshire.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1891 Scottish Census, Kincardineshire.
- 1901 Scottish Census, Kincardineshire.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
- 1911 Scottish Census, Kincardineshire.
David Alexander Burness1
#8446, b. 10 December 1866, d. 11 March 1927
David Alexander Burness was born on 10 December 1866 in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.1 He was the son of David Burness and Johanna Glencross.1,2,3,4,5 He married Mary Helen Wallace Ledingham on 4 June 1897 in 42 Inverleith Road, Edinburgh, Scotland.2,6 He died on 11 March 1927 in New York City, New York, USA, at age 60.7
David Burness (son, age 4) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 1 Murray Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.3 David Burness (son, age 14) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 19 Murray Lane, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.4 David A. Burness (son, age 24) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 27 Clyde Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, in the household of David Burness. He was a plasterer's apprentice.5
David A. Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 15 Wardlaw Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, as a plasterer age 34 with Mary H. Burness, David A. Burness and Albert Burness in his household.8
David A. Burness was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 13 Southfield Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, as a plasterer, age 42, with Mary H. Burness, David A. Burness, Albert Burness, Mary H. Burness, Elizabeth F. Burness and Mabel Burness in his household.9
David Burness was enumerated in the census on 15 January 1920 in 37 Calumet Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, as a boarder and house plasterer, age 52.10
David Burness (plasterer, age 41) was listed as a passenger aboard SS Columbia which departed on 8 April 1911 from Glasgow bound for New York City, New York, USA.11 He immigrated on 16 April 1911 to USA aboard the Columbia.10,12
David Burness (son, age 4) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 1 Murray Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.3 David Burness (son, age 14) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 19 Murray Lane, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.4 David A. Burness (son, age 24) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 27 Clyde Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, in the household of David Burness. He was a plasterer's apprentice.5
David A. Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 15 Wardlaw Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, as a plasterer age 34 with Mary H. Burness, David A. Burness and Albert Burness in his household.8
David A. Burness was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 13 Southfield Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, as a plasterer, age 42, with Mary H. Burness, David A. Burness, Albert Burness, Mary H. Burness, Elizabeth F. Burness and Mabel Burness in his household.9
David Burness was enumerated in the census on 15 January 1920 in 37 Calumet Street, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, as a boarder and house plasterer, age 52.10
David Burness (plasterer, age 41) was listed as a passenger aboard SS Columbia which departed on 8 April 1911 from Glasgow bound for New York City, New York, USA.11 He immigrated on 16 April 1911 to USA aboard the Columbia.10,12
Children of David Alexander Burness and Mary Helen Wallace Ledingham
- David Alexander Burness13,8,9 b. 22 Aug 1897, d. 7 May 1917
- Albert Burness13,2,14,8,9 b. 13 Nov 1899, d. 21 Oct 1974
- Mary Helen Burness13,15,14,9 b. 9 Sep 1902, d. 1 Dec 1969
- Elizabeth Forsyth Burness+13,15,14,9 b. 17 Jun 1905, d. 3 Jan 1990
- Mabel Burness13,15,6,9 b. 8 Nov 1907, d. 24 Jan 1997
Citations
- Birth Registration, Births, Deaths and Marriages Registration Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1871 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1891 Scottish Census, Midlothian.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- FamilySearch, New York City Deaths, 1795-1949.
- 1901 Scottish Census, Midlothian.
- 1911 Scottish Census, Midlothian.
- 1920 US Census, Massachusetts.
- British Out-Going Passengers 1890-1960.
- Unknown compiler, Ellis Island Database.
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
William Legg Burness1
#8447, b. 9 August 1875, d. 12 August 1951
William Legg Burness was born on 9 August 1875 in 19 Murray Lane, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 He was the son of David Burness and Johanna Glencross.1,2,3 He died on 12 August 1951 in 267 John Ruskin Street, Newington, London, England, at age 76.4
William Legg Burness (son, age 5) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 19 Murray Lane, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.2 William L. Burness (son, age 15) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 27 Clyde Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, in the household of David Burness. He was a joiner's apprentice.3
William L. Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 62 Burton Road, Lambeth, London, England, as a carpenter (out of work), age 26.5 William Burness (brother-in-law, age 34) was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 19 Denmark mansions, Camberwell Street, Lambeth, London, England, in the household of George Frederick Browning. He was a carpenter.6
William Legg Burness (son, age 5) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 19 Murray Lane, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.2 William L. Burness (son, age 15) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 27 Clyde Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, in the household of David Burness. He was a joiner's apprentice.3
William L. Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 62 Burton Road, Lambeth, London, England, as a carpenter (out of work), age 26.5 William Burness (brother-in-law, age 34) was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 19 Denmark mansions, Camberwell Street, Lambeth, London, England, in the household of George Frederick Browning. He was a carpenter.6
Citations
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1891 Scottish Census, Midlothian.
- Death Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
- 1901 English Census, London.
- 1911 English Census, London.
Jane Knight Burness1
#8448, b. 31 March 1877, d. 4 September 1895
Jane Knight Burness was born on 31 March 1877 in 19 Murray Lane, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.2,1 She was the daughter of David Burness and Johanna Glencross.1,3,4,5 She died on 4 September 1895 in 19 Murray Lane, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, at age 18.3
Jane Knight Burness (daughter, age 4) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 19 Murray Lane, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.4 Jane K. Burness (daughter, age 14) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 27 Clyde Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.5
Jane Knight Burness (daughter, age 4) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 19 Murray Lane, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.4 Jane K. Burness (daughter, age 14) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 27 Clyde Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, in the household of David Burness.5
Citations
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1881 Scottish Census Index, Angus.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1891 Scottish Census, Midlothian.
Annie Leighton Burness1
#8449, b. 17 April 1875, d. 18 November 1950
Annie Leighton Burness was born on 17 April 1875 in 23 Victoria Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.2 She was the daughter of William Henry Burness and Mary Banks Leighton.2,1,3,4,5,6 She died on 18 November 1950 in Royal Infirmary, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, at age 75.1
Annie Burness (daughter, age 5) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 23 Victoria Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness.3 Annie Burness (daughter, age 15) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 14 St John's Place, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness. She was a linen weaver.4 Annie Burness (daughter, age 25) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 14 St John's Place, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness. She was a dressmaker.5 Annie Burness (daughter, age 35) was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 14 St John's Place, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William Burness. She was a sewing maid.6
Annie Burness (daughter, age 5) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 23 Victoria Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness.3 Annie Burness (daughter, age 15) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 14 St John's Place, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness. She was a linen weaver.4 Annie Burness (daughter, age 25) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 14 St John's Place, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness. She was a dressmaker.5 Annie Burness (daughter, age 35) was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 14 St John's Place, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William Burness. She was a sewing maid.6
Citations
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1891 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1901 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1911 Scottish Census, Angus.
David Cobb Burness1
#8450, b. 17 July 1877, d. 17 March 1963
David Cobb Burness was born on 17 July 1877 in 23 Victoria Place, Montrose, Angus, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Henry Burness and Mary Banks Leighton.1,2,3,4,5 He married Catherine Dutch on 13 December 1901 in Hatton, Marykirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland.2,3 He died on 17 March 1963 in 123 Balornock Road, Glasgow, Scotland, at age 85.3
David Burness (son, age 3) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 23 Victoria Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness.4 David C. Burness (son, age 13) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 14 St John's Place, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness.5
David B. Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 111 Greenfield Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, as a upholsterer age 23.6
David Burness was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 3 Midton Street, Glasgow, Scotland, as a railway workshop unholsterer, age 33, with Catherine Dutch, William Burness, Thomas Burness and Iris Burness in his household.7
David Burness (son, age 3) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 23 Victoria Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness.4 David C. Burness (son, age 13) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 14 St John's Place, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, in the household of William H. Burness.5
David B. Burness was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 111 Greenfield Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, as a upholsterer age 23.6
David Burness was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 3 Midton Street, Glasgow, Scotland, as a railway workshop unholsterer, age 33, with Catherine Dutch, William Burness, Thomas Burness and Iris Burness in his household.7
Children of David Cobb Burness and Catherine Dutch
- William Dutch Burness+1,2,7 b. 5 Nov 1901, d. 1992
- Thomas Dutch Burness+1,2,3,7 b. 28 Mar 1904, d. 3 Jul 1970
- Iris Edna Kathleen Burness+1,8,3,7 b. 2 Dec 1908, d. 19 Nov 1980
- David Cobb Burness9,1 b. 26 Apr 1914, d. 8 Jul 1942
Citations
- Birth Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland.
- Death Registration, General Register Office for Scotland, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
- 1881 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1891 Scottish Census, Angus.
- 1901 Scottish Census, Clackmannan.
- 1911 Scottish Census, Lanarkshire.
- Marriage Registration, General Register Office for Scotland, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission.