Elizabeth Minnim1

#8512, b. circa 1832, d. 4 March 1914
     Elizabeth Minnim was born circa 1832 in Alnwick, Northumberland, England.2 She married James Samuel Burness, son of James Burness and Martha Hull, on 29 April 1862 in Long Benton, Northumberland, England.1,3 She died on 4 March 1914 in 42 Spring Street, Waverley, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.3
     Elizabeth Burness (wife, age 39) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Garden House, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James Burness.4 Elizabeth Burness (wife, age 48) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James S. Burness.2

Children of Elizabeth Minnim and James Samuel Burness

Citations

  1. Marriage Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  2. 1881 English Census, Durham.
  3. Death Registration, New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  4. 1871 English Census, Durham.
  5. Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  6. Research of Lawrence Ruxton Burness.

James Samuel Burness1

#8513, b. 24 April 1863, d. 13 October 1931
     James Samuel Burness was born on 24 April 1863 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England.1 He was the son of James Samuel Burness and Elizabeth Minnim.1,2,3,4 He died on 13 October 1931 in War Memorial Hospital, Waverley, New South Wales, Australia, at age 68.2
     James S. Burness (son, age 7) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Garden House, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James Burness.3 James S. Burness (son, age 17) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James S. Burness. He was an apprentice blacksmith.4

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  2. Death Registration, New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  3. 1871 English Census, Durham.
  4. 1881 English Census, Durham.

Martha Burness1

#8514, b. 5 August 1865, d. 13 August 1939
     Martha Burness was born on 5 August 1865 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of James Samuel Burness and Elizabeth Minnim.1,2,3 She married William Jamieson McCartney on 29 April 1890 in St David, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.2 She died on 13 August 1939 in Australia at age 74.
     Martha Burness (daughter, age 5) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Garden House, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James Burness.3
     Martha Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, as a scullery maid, age 15.4

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  2. Research of Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  3. 1871 English Census, Durham.
  4. 1881 English Census, Durham.

Elizabeth Burness1

#8515, b. 25 November 1867, d. 1 February 1941
     Elizabeth Burness was born on 25 November 1867 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of James Samuel Burness and Elizabeth Minnim.1,2,3,4 She died on 1 February 1941 in Masonic Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at age 73.2
     Elizabeth Burness (daughter, age 3) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Garden House, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James Burness.3 Elizabeth Burness (daughter, age 13) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James S. Burness.4

Child of Elizabeth Burness

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  2. Death Registration, New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  3. 1871 English Census, Durham.
  4. 1881 English Census, Durham.
  5. Birth Registration, New South Wales Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.

Mary Burness1

#8516, b. 25 November 1867, d. 1931
     Mary Burness was born on 25 November 1867 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of James Samuel Burness and Elizabeth Minnim.1,2,3,4 She married David Griffiths on 16 December 1891 in St David, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.2 She died in 1931 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.5
     Mary Burness (daughter, age 3) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Garden House, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James Burness.3 Mary Burness (daughter, age 13) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James S. Burness.4

Children of Mary Burness and David Griffiths

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  2. Research of Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  3. 1871 English Census, Durham.
  4. 1881 English Census, Durham.
  5. Research of Jacqueline (Drinkwater) Scott.
  6. Deaths and Marriages NSW Registry of Births, NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Fanny Burness1

#8517, b. 16 July 1870, d. 20 January 1936
     Fanny Burness was born on 16 July 1870 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of James Samuel Burness and Elizabeth Minnim.1,2,3,4 She married Richard James Drinkwater on 11 April 1900 in Presbyterian Church, Mill Hill, Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.2 She died on 20 January 1936 in Belmore, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, at age 65.5
     Fanny Burness (daughter, age 3 months) was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in Garden House, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James Burness.3 Fanny Burness (daughter, age 10) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in Witton Castle, Witton le Wear, Durham, England, in the household of James S. Burness.4

Children of Fanny Burness and Richard James Drinkwater

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  2. Research of Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  3. 1871 English Census, Durham.
  4. 1881 English Census, Durham.
  5. Ancestry.com, NSW Australia, Index to Deceased Estate Files, 1859-1958.
  6. Deaths and Marriages NSW Registry of Births, NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

John Burness1

#8518, b. 26 August 1875, d. 1 May 1906
     John Burness was born on 26 August 1875 in 3 Belgrave Street, Gateshead, Durham, England.1 He was the son of William Burness and Margaret Jack Currie.1,2,3 He married Sarah Lazzari. He died on 1 May 1906 in Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, at age 30.4
     John Burness (son, age 5) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 79 Devonshire Street, Gateshead, Durham, England, in the household of William Burness.2 John Burness (son, age 16) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 50 Regent Street, Gateshead, Durham, England, in the household of William Burness. He was an apprentice baker.3

Child of John Burness and Mary Ann Lamb

Child of John Burness and Sarah Lazzari

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  2. 1881 English Census, Durham.
  3. 1891 English Census, Durham.
  4. Death Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  5. Birth Registration, General Register Office.

James Currie Burness1

#8519, b. 15 December 1877, d. 25 March 1931
     James Currie Burness was born on 15 December 1877 in 20 St James Road, Gateshead, Durham, England.1 He was the son of William Burness and Margaret Jack Currie.1,2,3,4,5,6 He married Ellen Sweeney on 26 December 1903 in St Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Gateshead, Durham, England.2 He died on 25 March 1931 in 11 Elswick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England, at age 53.7
     James Burness (son, age 3) was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 79 Devonshire Street, Gateshead, Durham, England, in the household of William Burness.3 James Burness (son, age 13) was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 50 Regent Street, Gateshead, Durham, England, in the household of William Burness.4 James Burness (son, age 23) was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 13 Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead, Durham, England, in the household of Margaret Burness. He was a labourer.5 James Burness (son, age 30) was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in 27 Abbot Street, Gateshead, Durham, England, in the household of Margaret Burness. He was a flour mill general labourer.6

Children of James Currie Burness and Ellen Sweeney

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  2. Marriage Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  3. 1881 English Census, Durham.
  4. 1891 English Census, Durham.
  5. 1901 English Census, Durham.
  6. 1911 English Census, Durham.
  7. Death Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.
  8. Birth Registration, General Register Office.
  9. Birth Registration, General Register Office, transcribed by: Lawrence Ruxton Burness.

Mary Ann Burness1

#8520, b. 2 March 1844, d. January 1918
     Mary Ann Burness was born on 2 March 1844 in 6 King Street, New Town, Deptford, Kent, England.1 She was the daughter of George Burness and Mary Ann Hancock.1,2,3,4 She was baptized on 31 March 1844 in St Paul, Deptford, Kent, England.2 She died in January 1918 in Caterham, Surrey, England, at age 73.5
     Mary Ann Burnes (daughter, age 7) was enumerated in the census on 30 March 1851 in 4 Bell Vue Place, Bermondsey, Surrey, England, in the household of George Burnes.3
     Mary Ann Burness was enumerated in the census on 3 April 1871 in 165 High Street, Deptford, Kent, England, as a servant, age 28.6
     M. Ann Burness was enumerated in the census on 4 April 1881 in 19 Lucas Street, Deptford, Kent, England, as a dressmaker, age 37 with Sarah Burness in her household.7
     Mary A. Burns was enumerated in the census on 5 April 1891 in 19 Lucas Street, Deptford, London, England, as a dressmaker, age 47 with Sarah E. Burns in her household.8
     Mary A. Burnis was enumerated in the census on 31 March 1901 in 19 Lucas Street, Deptford, London, England, as a dressmaker, age 57 with Sarah E. Burnis in her household.9
     Mary Ann Burness was enumerated in the census on 2 April 1911 in Harston House, Money Road, Caterham, Surrey, England, as managing a small house of rest, age 67, with Sarah Burness in her household.10

Citations

  1. Birth Registration, General Register Office.
  2. Ancestry.com, London Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923.
  3. 1851 English Census, Surrey.
  4. 1881 English Census Index.
  5. Ancestry.com, Surrey, Church of England Burials, 1813-1997.
  6. 1871 English Census, Kent.
  7. 1881 English Census, Kent.
  8. 1891 English Census, London.
  9. 1901 English Census, London.
  10. 1911 English Census, Surrey.