NameGeorge Burns
Birth19 Apr 1838, Pendleton Co., (W) Virginia
Death3 Mar 1917, Pendleton Co., West Virginia
MotherLydia Helmick (1815-)
Spouses
BirthMay 1839, Big Run Mill, Pendleton Co., (W) Virginia
Death24 Oct 1918, Pendleton Co., West Virginia
BurialBurns Cemetery, Riverton, West Virginia
FatherElijah Bennett (1795-1871)
MotherBarbara Hannah Bible (1797->1880)
Notes for George Burns
2135Children
1. Charles Edward BURNS b: 18 MAY 1869 in Riverton, Pendleton County, WV
2. Barbara Jane Bennett b: 7 SEP 1853 in Pendleton County, WV
3. Robert Lee BURNS b: 1865 in Pendleton County, WV
4. Henry Jackson BURNS b: 1 JAN 1866 in Pendleton County, WV
5. Carrie E. BURNS b: 10 AUG 1870 in Pendleton County, WV
6. Charlotte Bell "Lottie" Burns b: 18 FEB 1874 in Pendleton County, WV
7. Laura BURNS b: 6 JAN 1877 in Bland Hills, Pendleton County, WV

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The Pendleton Times
Friday, March 23, 1917

George Burns Dead

The subject of this sketch was born in Pendleton County, WV in what is known as Bland Hills where he resided for the greater part of days, departed this life Saturday morning about 9 o’clock, March 3rd.

In 1863 he married Miss. Sallie Bennett: by this union six children survive him, three sons, Lee, Henry J., and Charley, and three daughters, Carrie Bennett, Lottie Lawrence and Laura Bland.

Mr. Burns had been in feeble health for several years suffering from a kidney disease: two weeks ago lagrippe took hold and gradually weakened him until the end peacefully came. When the Civil War broke out he joined the Franklin Guards and belonged to Imbodens Company participating in some of the most stubborn contested battles of the war including that of Gettysburg: we are informed that he was a type of soldier which our country should be proud.

He was laid to rest Monday about one o’clock on the home place, and despite the inclemency of the weather, a fairly good sized crowd assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to the aged citizen. Mr. Burns made his peace with his Master several years ago: he refused the aid of a physician and said he wanted to die, and we are told that his departing words were most encouraging.

We extend our sympathy to the bereft family especially the widow whom also is in the evening of life; in him you have lost a husband and father and a chair is vacant that can never be filled: and we would say to those that have not already made their place with God to make haste for fear you will be too late. According to prophesy this world’s history is fast closing and that we are living in the very last age. The end is near even at your doors. St. Matt. 24:33. So it is very expedient that we make haste that we may have part in the first resurrection wherein the second death hath no power.
Notes for Sarah “Sally” (Spouse 1)
2135Children
1. Charles Edward BURNS b: 18 MAY 1869 in Riverton, Pendleton County, WV
2. Barbara Jane Bennett b: 7 SEP 1853 in Pendleton County, WV
3. Robert Lee BURNS b: 1865 in Pendleton County, WV
4. Henry Jackson BURNS b: 1 JAN 1866 in Pendleton County, WV
5. Carrie E. BURNS b: 10 AUG 1870 in Pendleton County, WV
6. Charlotte Bell "Lottie" Burns b: 18 FEB 1874 in Pendleton County, WV
7. Laura BURNS b: 6 JAN 1877 in Bland Hills, Pendleton County, WV
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