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William Burris

William Burris



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  1. 1.  William BurrisWilliam Burris was born in Apr 1834 in Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 1 May 1909 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Veteran: Civil War: PVT Co. B 29th Connecticut USCT
    • Name: William Bunis
    • Residence: 1 Jul 1863, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Unmarried
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Self
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Family/Spouse: Francis Burris. Francis was born about 1836 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Samuel Burris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 3. Martha J. Burris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. 4. Mary E. Bunis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 5. William H. Bunis  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1878 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    William married Marnie Burris in 1867. Marnie was born in Mar 1836 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Sylvester Eugene Burris  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Feb 1882 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. 7. David K Burris  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1883 in Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel BurrisSamuel Burris Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg


  2. 3.  Martha J. BurrisMartha J. Burris Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Mar 1868 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Martha Burris
    • Name: Matha Newman
    • Name: Mattie Burris
    • Name: Miss Mattie Burris
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Daughter

    Martha married William H Weaver on 30 Dec 1886 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. William was born in 1835 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Sep 1888 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Mary E. BunisMary E. Bunis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1872 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Daughter


  4. 5.  William H. BunisWilliam H. Bunis Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born about 1878 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1880, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son


  5. 6.  Sylvester Eugene BurrisSylvester Eugene Burris Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 5 Feb 1882 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Musician: 20 May 1908, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Musician: 20 May 1908, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Sylvester E. Burris Newspaper Photo_20 May 1908
    • Residence: 1910, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Son-in-law
    • Residence: Between 1917 and 1918, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Family/Spouse: Myrtle B Jackson. Myrtle was born in 1885 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Frank Burris  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1907 in Virginia, USA.

  6. 7.  David K BurrisDavid K Burris Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born in Dec 1883 in Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: David Burris
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 6, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son
    • Residence: 1920, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Brother



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Frank BurrisFrank Burris Descendancy chart to this point (6.Sylvester2, 1.William1) was born about 1907 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1920, Ward 7, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head: Son




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