Personal Details of Alexander Burns
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| Died: | 10/07/1891 |
| Buried: | 15/07/1891 |
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Memorial Details
| 1st Plinth west: In / memory of / 2nd plinth: Agnes Mary / the beloved child of / 3rd plinth: Alexander & C E Burns / born Oct 3rd 1875 / died Aug 8th 1876 / without fault before the throne / 2nd plinth north: Also of Bruce / their infant son / born March 2nd 1887 died March 17th 1887 / 3rd plinth: Thy will be done / 2nd Plinth east: In memory of / Alexander Burns / born Oct 16th 1839 / died July 10th 1891 / Not as I will, but as Thou wilt / Kerbstones south: Grace Waugh Burns entered into rest April 29th 1920 Resurgam | |
| Name on Memorial | Alexander Burns |
| Date of death | 10/07/1891 |
| Age | 51 |
| Gender | Male |
| Memorial Type | 3 plinths with broken cross and kerbstones |
| Construction Material | Marble |
| Condition of memorial | Green but readable |
| Pattison Location Code | CH12(B) |
| Others named on memorial | |
| Agnes Mary Burns | |
| Bruce Burns | |
| Grace Waugh Burns |
Cemetery accounts
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| Name at death | Alexander Burns |
| Date of burial | 15/07/1891 |
| Whence brought | Newbury |
| Where & how buried | Consecrated Private Grave |
| By whom buried | Reverend E J Gardner |
| Account remarks | Mrs P page 63 Ch12(B) |
| Account Entry | Book 02 - Page 060 |
| Transcription comments | On FBMD Mrs P page 63 Ch12(B) |
Accounts Entry for Alexander Burns
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Accounts Entry for Alexander Burns
Newspaper Cuttings
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Alexander Burns
| Source: | Newbury Weekly News and General Advertiser |
| Article date: | 16/07/1891 |
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THE LATE MR. ALEXANDER BURNS
Another prominent tradesman has passed away in the person of Mr. Alexander Burns, tailor, of Bartholomew Street, who died on Friday evening, at the age of 51, after a somewhat lengthened illness.
Mr. Burns, who was a Scotchman by birth, had been a resident in Newbury for about thirty years, and prior to commencing business as a tailor, was manager to Mr. Nicholls, clothier, of the Market place. Although not a member of any public body, he took a great interest in local affairs.
He was a prominent Freemason, being one of the oldest Past Masters of the Lodge of Hope, and for several years he held the office of treasurer to the Lodge.
He leaves a widow and four children. The funeral took place, at the cemetery yesterday, the ceremony being performed by the Rector. In accordance with the wish of the widow the Masonic brethren did not attend in the clothing of the Order, but a large and representative body of Masons were present, including the Mayor, (Bro. Stephen Knight), Bro. the Rev. J. Atkins, Bro. Wm. Knight, Bro. Stickland, Bro. John Rolfe, Bro. Beames, Mr. Lamb and several personal friends.
The mourners were Mrs. Burns (the widow) and her sons and daughters, Miss Cribb, Miss Sutton, Mr. W. Miller, and Mr. Geo. J. Cosburn. The coffin was covered with floral wreaths and crosses.
Thursday 16 July 1891 |
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Biographical Information
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Alexander Burns
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.
Author: E Capewell
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