Summary

When Alexander Burns was born on 16 October 1838 in Ashkirk, Roxburghshire, his father, William, was 25 and his mother, Agnes, was 18. He married Charlotte Emma Seward on 20 April 1873 in Kingsclere, Hampshire. They had six children in 13 years. He died on 10 July 1891 in Newbury, Berkshire, at the age of 52.

Birth  Alexander Burns was born on 16 October 1838 in Ashkirk, Roxburghshire, to Agnes Crawford, age 18, and William Burns, age 25.   Ne was baptised 11 Dec 1838 •  Ashkirk, Roxburgh, Scotland

His brother James was born in 1840 in Roxburghshire when Alexander was 2 years old.

In 1841  Alexander Burns lived in Southdean, Roxburghshire, in 1841.

His sister Ellen/Helen was born in 1845 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 7 years old.  She died on 17 November 1878 in Hawick, Roxburghshire

His sister Catherine Bunyan was born on 21 November 1846 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 8 years old.

His brother John was born in 1849 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 11 years old.

His sister Margaret was born in March 1851 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 12 years old.

In 1851. He was living  at Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland

His brother William was born in 1853 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 15 years old.

His brother Thomas was born on 30 June 1855 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 16 years old.

His brother Walter was born on 20 December 1857 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 19 years old.

His brother Robert was born on 29 July 1860 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 21 years old.

In 1861.he lived at Cornhill Rd, Berwick, Ord and Tweedmouth, Northumberland, England

His sister Georgina Jeffrey was born on 10 December 1865 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 27 years old.

Alexander Burns married Charlotte Emma Seward in Kingsclere, Hampshire, on 20 April 1873 when he was 34 years old.

Their son Charles William was born in 1874 in Newbury, Berkshire.

Their daughter Agnes Mary was born on 3 October 1875 in Newbury, Berkshire.  Died 8 Aug 1876 • Newbury, Berkshire, England. Buried with baby brother, father & elder sister in plot ChB12 Newtown Rd Cemetery Newbury.

Their daughter Jessie Helen was born in 1876 in Newbury, Berkshire.

Their son Alexander was born in 1877 in Newbury, Berkshire.

Their daughter Grace Waugh was born in July 1878 in Newbury, Berkshire.   Died 1920

His sister Ellen/Helen died on 17 November 1878 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, when Alexander was 40 years old.

In  1881 a Tailor & Clothier, Bartholomew St, Newbury, Berkshire, England

Their child Bruce was born on 2 March 1887 in Newbury, Berkshire.  He passed away on 17 March 1887 in Newbury, Berkshire, less than a year old.

Death of father   His father William passed away on 28 June 1887 in Hawick, Roxburghshire, at the age of 73.  30 High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Alexander Burns lived in Berkshire in 1887.  Tailor, 12 Bartholomew St, Berkshire, England

Death of mother   His mother Agnes passed away on 13 March 1891 in Scotland at the age of 71.

In 1891 he is  a Tailor & Outfitter, 16, Bartholomew St, Newbury, Berkshire, England

Death  Alexander Burns died on 10 July 1891 in Newbury, Berkshire, when he was 52 years old.

10 Jul 1891 • Tailor, 16 Bartholomew St, Newbury, Berkshire, England. Buried with baby children Agnes & Bruce & daughter Grace, plot ChB12 Newtown Rd Cemetery, Newbury.

Probate  27 Aug 1891 • Principal Registry. Left £800 to widow

 Buried with baby children Agnes & Bruce & daughter Grace, plot ChB12 Newtown Rd Cemetery, Newbury.

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