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1. GEORGE W.² BURNS (THOMAS¹) was born 1 Oct 1847 in North Woodbury Twp. Blair Co. PA^1,2, and died 15 Jun 1917 in Blair Co. PA³. He married MATILDA BUTLER 1872⁴, daughter of ANDREW BUTLER and ANNIE DODSON. She was born 23 Jun 1850^5,6,7, and died 6 Nov 1923 in Duncansville, Blair Co. PA^8,9.

Notes for GEORGE W. BURNS:
1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. e.d. #166 p. 13:

G.W. Burns, 32, Laborer, Pa.
Matilda, 29, wife
Catharine, 7, daughter; Elsie, 1, daughter
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1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ninth Ward, ed 67, p. 2a, lines 11-14
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 25, family 25, #2613 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900:

Edward L. EBERLY, Head, Dec 1870, 29, m. 6 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, R.R. Flagman
Annie C., wife, Aug 1872, 27, m. 6 yrs, 1 child/1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Ethel C., dau, Apr 1895, 5
George BURNS, Boarder, Oct 1847, 52, m. 30 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Engineer stationery
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R.L. Polk & Co's Altoona and Hollidaysburg, PA. Directory 1908-1909:

BURNS George W, watchman Altoona Silk Mills, bds 2613 Oak av.
BURNS Grace L, opr Altoona Silk Mills, bds 2613 Oak av.
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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City 2613 Oak Ave, ed 56, dwelling 376/family 383:

Edward L. EBERLY, Head, 42, m. 16 yrs, Conductor/Steam R.R.
Anna K., Wife, 37, m. 16 yrs, 1 ch/ 1 living
Ethel, Dau, 15, single
Grace L. BURNS, s-i-law, 28, single
George W. BURNS, f-i-law, 63, m. 39 yrs., Watchman/Silk Mill

N.B. George W. Burns' wife is not listed although he is not listed as a widower.

apparently George was also listed in the following record:

1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. McKee Town, ed 68, dwelling 123, family 131:

George W. BURNS, Head, 62, m. 38 yrs., Watchman/Silk Mill
Matilda, Wife, 59, m. 38 yrs., 4 ch/ 4 living
Aden W., Son, 25, single
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Altoona "Times", on Micro-film at the Blair County Genealogical Society
Issue of Monday, June 18th, 1917:

George W. Burns, of East Freedom, died of complications of diseases after a long illness at his home at 1:10 O'clock, Friday Afternoon [15 June 1917-ed]. He was a son of Thomas and Catharine Burns and was born at Maria Forge, October 1, 1847, and resided at East Freedom the greater part of his life, being employed either at the Paper Mill at Roaring Spring, or the Altoona silk mill as stationary engineer for many years. He is survived by his widow and four children; Mrs. E.L. Eberly, Mrs. H.N. Shade and Miss Grace R. Burns of Altoona, and Aden W. Burns of Duncansville. He also leaves two sisters; Mrs. Brice Sell of Freedom township, and Mrs. Silas A. Bonner of Johnstown. He was a member of the Church of God at Roaring Spring and the East Freedom lodge No. 1131, I.O.O.F. The funeral will take place this morning at 10 o'clock with interment at Riverview cemetery at Leamersville.

Obituary transcription received 12 August 1999 from Ron Sell <rrs@nb.net>
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Riverview Cemetery, Leamersville, Blair Co. PA:

BURNS /
GEORGE W. / 1848 - 1917
MATILDA HIS WIFE / 1850 - 1923
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Blair County, Freedom Township
Full Name: Geo. W. BURNS
Sex: Male; Color: White
Date of Birth: Oct. 1, 1847
Age: 69 years, 8 months, 14 days
Marital status: Married
Birthplace: Penna.
Occupation: Stationary Engineer
Name of Father: Thomas BURNS
Birthplace of Father: Not known
Maiden name of Mother: Catherine HANLEY
Birthplace of Mother: [blank]
Informant: Frank Shaw, East Freedom
Date of Death: June 15, 1917
Cause of Death: Tuberculosis, contributory: bad cold
Place of Burial: Leamersville Cem., June 18, 1917
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Notes for MATILDA BUTLER:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. ed 75, p. 9b, lines 64-66
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 166, family 171, 18 June 1900:

Matilda BURNS, Head, Jun 1850, 49, m. 29 yrs, 4 children / 4 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Essie, dau, Aug 1878, 21, single; Aden, son, Aug 1884, 15, at school

[Note: Matilda was enumerated separately from her husband George W. Burns.]
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Bureau of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death
1. Place of Death: Blair County, Borough of Duncansville
2. Full Name: Matilda B. Burns
3. Sex: Female
4. Color: White
5. Marital Status: Widowed
6. Date of Birth: June 23, 1850
7. Age: 73 years, 4 months, 12 days
8. Occupation: House work
9. Birthplace: Greenfield Township, Blair Co. Pa.
10. Name of Father: Andrew BUTLER
11. Birthplace of Father: Ohio
12. Maiden name of Mother: Annie DODSON
13. Birthplace of Mother: Greenfield township, Blair Co. Pa.
14. Informant: Aden W. Burns, Duncansville, Pa.
15. Filed: Nov. 8, 1923, J.M. Kyle, Local Registrar
16. Date of Death: Nov. 6, 1923
17. Cause of Death: Chronic myocarditis
18. Length of Residence in Hospital, etc.: [blank]
19. Place of Burial or Removal: River View Cemetery, Nov. 9, 1923
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Children of GEORGE BURNS and MATILDA BUTLER are:
2. i. ANNIE CATHARINE³ BURNS, b. Aug 1872; d. Aft. 1920.
3. ii. ESTELLA BURNS, b. 1879; d. 28 Apr 1959.
iii. GRACE LILLIAN BURNS, b. 1882^10,11; d. 1927¹¹; m. R.W. ISENBERG.

Notes for GRACE LILLIAN BURNS:
Evangelical Lutheran Church Duncansville 1847-1968, compiled & published by The Blair County Genealogical Society, Altoona, PA, 1990.

p. 13: BURNS, Lillian G. (Isenberg) age 44 yrs, interred 26 June 1927 at Leamersville
she is also on a confirmation list for July of 1927, but is crossed out, and is listed as "Lillian G. Burns Isenberg"
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Riverview Cemetery, Leamersville, Blair Co. PA:

ISENBERG / GRACE BURNS / WIFE OF / R.W. ISENBERG / 1882 - 1927
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4. iv. ADEN WILBERT BURNS, b. 31 Aug 1884; d. 14 Dec 1965.

2. ANNIE CATHARINE³ BURNS (GEORGE W.², THOMAS¹) was born Aug 1872^12,13, and died Aft. 1920. She married EDWARD L. EBERLY 23 Nov 1893 in Altoona, Blair Co. PA¹⁴. He was born Dec 1870^15,16, and died Aft. 1920.

Notes for EDWARD L. EBERLY:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ninth Ward, ed 67, p. 2a, lines 11-14
Series T623, roll 1381, dwelling 25, family 25, #2613 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900:

Edward L. EBERLY, Head, Dec 1870, 29, m. 6 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, R.R. Flagman
Annie C., wife, Aug 1872, 27, m. 6 yrs, 1 child/1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Ethel C., dau, Apr 1895, 5
George BURNS, Boarder, Oct 1847, 52, m. 30 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Engineer stationery
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1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City. 2613 Oak Avenue. ed 56. dwelling 376. family 383:

Edward L. EBERLY, Head, 42, m. 16, Conductor/Steam R.R.
Anna K., Wife, 37, m. 16, 1 ch/ 1 living
Ethel, Dau, 15, single
Grace L. BURNS, sis-i-law, 28, single
George W. BURNS, fath-law, 63, m. 39, Watchman/Silk Mill
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1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, Ward 9, ed 72, p. 9a, lines 44-45
Series T625, roll 1539, dwelling 168, family 174, #2613 Oak Avenue, 14 January 1920:

Edward L. EBERLY, Head, 51, Pa/Ger/Pa, Freight conductor: steam railroad
Annie, wife, 46, Pa/Pa/Pa
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Child of ANNIE BURNS and EDWARD EBERLY is:
i. ETHEL C.⁴ EBERLY, b. Apr 1895^17,18.

3. ESTELLA³ BURNS (GEORGE W.², THOMAS¹) was born 1879^19,20,21, and died 28 Apr 1959²¹. She married HARRY NER SHADE 1902. He was born 1876 in PA^22,23, and died 1960²³.

Notes for ESTELLA BURNS:
MRS. ESTELLA B. SHADE

Of 2003 8th Ave., died at 3:30 p.m. yesterday in the Altoona Hospital where she was admitted on Monday. She was born at East Freedom, a daughter of George W. and Matilda (Butler) Burns, and married H. Nerr Shade. A son, A. Wilbert, preceded her in death. Surviving are seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Aden W. of Duncansville. She was of the Lutheran faith. Friends will be received at the home of Robert Stell, Hillside Ave. and 58th St., after 7 p.m. today.

[This clipping was marked "4-29-59"]
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Notes for HARRY NER SHADE:
1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. ed 33, p. 10b, lines 88-90
Series T624, roll 1316, dwelling 147, family 147, 26 April 1910:

Harry N. SHADE, Head, 34, m(1), 9 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, House Carpenter
Estella, wife, 32, m(1), 9 yrs, 1 child/1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Aden W., son, 8
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[scanned 1920 PA Soundex without results]
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Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA:

SHADE, Harry Ner, 1876-1960
SHADE, Estella B., 1879-1959 "Grandmother"
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Child of ESTELLA BURNS and HARRY SHADE is:
i. ADEN WILBERT⁴ SHADE, b. 1900^24,25; d. Nov 1939²⁵; m. MARY L. (SHADE); b. 1901²⁵.

Notes for ADEN WILBERT SHADE:
Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA:

SHADE, A. Wilbert, 1900-1939 "Father"
SHADE, Mary L., 1901-____ "Mother"
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SHADE - Funeral services for A. Wilbert Shade will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home at Hillside avenue and Fifty-eighth street, in charge of Rev. Glen E. Norris, pastor of the Twenty-eighth Street Church of the Brethren. Interment in the Carson Valley cemetery. The body may be viewed at the home after 6 o'clock this evening.

[This clipping was marked "11/27" but the year was not stated. According to the Carson Valley Cemetery records, A. Wilbert Shade died in 1939.]
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4. ADEN WILBERT³ BURNS (GEORGE W.², THOMAS¹) was born 31 Aug 1884^26,27,28, and died 14 Dec 1965²⁸. He married OLIVE HELEN DICKSON 1912 in Blair Co. PA²⁹. She was born 1893^30,31.

Notes for ADEN WILBERT BURNS:
1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough, ed 87, p. 4a, lines 23-26
Series T625, roll 1539, dwelling 75, family 76, "Gibboney Street" 6 January 1920:

A.W. BURNS, Head, 35, Pa/Pa/Pa, Machinist: Steam Railway
Helen O., wife, 26, Pa/Pa/Pa
Amy C., dau, 7; Ivy M., dau, 5
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Aden BURNS, 31 Aug 1884 - Dec 1965
SS# 171.07.3543
PA
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Evangelical Lutheran Church Duncansville 1847-1968, compiled & published by The Blair County Genealogical Society, Altoona, PA, 1990.

p. 61: KRIDER, Drew Carl, b. 7/10/1953 Altoona Hosp. bp. 1/17/1954 s/o Carl G. & Ivy (Burns) Krider
p. 60: KRIDER, Carl George, b. 4/24/1916 bp. 4/21/1917 s/o G. Edw. conf. 3/24/1929

p. 154: Mrs. Olive Helen BURNS, admission to church, confirmed 4/4/1926
p. 155: Ivy Maude BURNS, admission to church, confirmed 9/2/1928
p. 155: Amy Estella BURNS, admission to church, baptised 9/2/1928

p. 202: Mrs. Amy Burns CULBERTSON, dismissal 1/26/1945 -- Llyswen Methodist Church
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ADEN W. BURNS

Former County Schoolman Dies in Duncansville

Aden W. Burns, 81, of 1147 6th Ave., Duncansville, retired school teacher and principal and long active in Masonic affairs, died unexpectedly in his sleep early today at his home.

He was born at East Freedom on Aug. 12, 1884, a son of George and Matilda (Butler) Burns, and on Sept. 11, 1911, was united in marriage with Helen O. Dickson in the Newry Lutheran Church by the Rev. L.N. Fleck.

Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Amy E. Culbertson of Cross Keys and Mrs. Ivy M. Krider of Hagerstown, Md., and two grandsons.

Mr. Burns was graduated from Juniata College in 1909 and earlier began teaching in 1902 in Freedom Twp., later serving in the Cross Keys and Canan Station schools, as principal of the New Paris, Duncansville, Greenwood and Lakemont schools, retiring in 1954.

He presently was serving as assessor of Duncansville Borough where he earlier had served as a member of the school board and as school tax collector.

A member of the Carson Valley Church of the Brethren, Mr. Burns was also a 50-year member of Portage Lodge, F&AM, having served as worshipful master in 1921 and secretary 1931-64; of Mount Moriah Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, which he served as high priest in 1929; Mountain Council, Royal and Select Masters; Mountain Commandery 10, Knights Templar, and Jaffa Shrine Temple.

Friends will be received n the Liebegott Funeral Home, Duncansville, from 2 to 10 p.m. tomorrow.

[This clipping was marked "12-14-65".]
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Children of ADEN BURNS and OLIVE DICKSON are:
i. AMY C.⁴ BURNS, b. ca 1913³²; m. ____ CULBERTSON.
ii. IVY M. BURNS, b. ca 1915³³; m. ____ KRIDER.

Endnotes

1. Obituary.
2. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), e.d. 166, p. 13, "G.W. BURNS, 32, Laborer, Pa."
3. Riverside Cemetery, Leamersville, Blair Co. PA, headstone.
4. 1910 Census
5. Riverside Cemetery, Leamersville, Blair Co. PA, headstone.
6. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), e.d. 166, p. 13, "Matilda, 29, wife."
7. Pennsylvania Certificate of Death.
8. Riverside Cemetery, Leamersville, Blair Co. PA, headstone.
9. Pennsylvania Certificate of Death.
10. 1910 Census
11. Riverside Cemetery, Leamersville, Blair Co. PA, headstone.
12. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), e.d. 166, p. 13, "Catharine, 7, daughter."
13. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), Ward 9, ed 67, p. 2a, lines 11-14, dwelling 25, family 25, #2613 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Annie C., wife, Aug 1872, 27, m. 6 yrs, 1 child/1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa."
14. Marriage Record: Blair Co. PA
15. 1910 Census
16. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), Ward 9, ed 67, p. 2a, lines 11-14, dwelling 25, family 25, #2613 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Edward L. EBERLY, Head, Dec 1870, 29, m. 6 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, R.R. Flagman."
17. 1910 Census
18. 1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City (Series T623 roll 1381), Ward 9, ed 67, p. 2a, lines 11-14, dwelling 25, family 25, #2613 Oak Avenue, 1 June 1900, "Ethel C., dau, Apr 1895, 5."
19. 1880 PA Census: Blair Co. Freedom Twp. (Series T9, roll 1103), e.d. 166, p. 13, "Elsie, 1, daughter."
20. 1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. (Series T624, roll 1316), ed 33, p. 10b, lines 88-90, dwelling 147, family 147, 26 April 1910, "Estella, wife, 32, m(1) 9 yrs, 1 child, 1 still alive, Pa/Pa/Pa."
21. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA.
22. 1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. (Series T624, roll 1316), ed 33, p. 10b, lines 88-90, dwelling 147, family 147, 26 April 1910, "Harry N. SHADE, Head, 34, m(1) 9 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, House Carpenter."
23. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA.
24. 1910 PA Census: Blair Co. Allegheny Twp. (Series T624, roll 1316), ed 33, p. 10b, lines 88-90, dwelling 147, family 147, 26 April 1910, "Aden W., son, 8."
25. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA.
26. 1910 Census
27. 1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T625, roll 1539), ed 87, p. 4a, lines 23-26, dwelling 75, family 76, "Gibboney St." 6 January 1920, "A.W. BURNS, Head, 35, Pa/Pa/Pa, Machinist: Steam Railway."
28. Social Security Death Records Index.
29. Blair County marriage license
30. 1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T625, roll 1539), ed 87, p. 4a, lines 23-26, dwelling 75, family 76, "Gibboney St." 6 January 1920, "Helen O., wife, 26, Pa/Pa/Pa."
31. Carson Valley Cemetery, Allegheny Twp. Blair Co. PA.
32. 1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T625, roll 1539), ed 87, p. 4a, lines 23-26, dwelling 75, family 76, "Gibboney St." 6 January 1920, "Amy C., dau, 7."
33. 1920 PA Census: Blair Co. Duncansville Borough (Series T625, roll 1539), ed 87, p. 4a, lines 23-26, dwelling 75, family 76, "Gibboney St." 6 January 1920, "Ivy M., dau, 5."


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