Father's Name: John W Burns
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Name: Lucinda Wright
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
1870 Clinton Co, MO
John Burns 45
Lucia Burns 21
Janes Burns 2
John Burns 1
Rebecca Burns 9
1910 Baylor Co, TX
James T Burns 43
Kate Burns 45
Ethline L Burns 18
Kathrina Burns 15
Lincoln R Burns 12
Lucille M Burns 10
James Thomas Burns was born on a farm near Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri. This farm was his home until he moved to Texas in December of 1905. When he was 12 years old, he lost his mother and this so impressed him that for the rest of his life an orphan child, especially one in need or distress touched his heart profoundly. He married Miss Kate Riley on 27 November 1889 in Clinton County, Missouri. To this union, four children were born. In his family life, he was especially happy. He showed great tenderness and consideration for his children. He moved to Texas for the benefit of his health since he was a victim of asthma for many years. The change helped him he was never completely cured. His family joined him in Seymour in 1906 and they were an integral part. He loved this country - drought, sandstorms, and blizzards had no terrors for him. He was at once, as at home with it, as though born and bred under its open skies. The cowboys found him no tenderfoot. He was one of them. The rodeo was his dearest pleasure. For several years, he served faithfully on the Seymour School board, the Seymour High School was built during the time he served. In the fall of 1915, he united with the Methodist Church and was faithful to his church vows during the remaining years of his life. A few months ago, he selected a lot in the cemetery, saying that when his end came he wanted to rest in that land he loved. Funeral services were simple in keeping with his character being held in his home. Rev. J.M. Fuller officiated and his friends, Rev. J.R. Balch and Rev. E.C. Cargill assisted. The Masonic brethren bore his body to the cemetery and had charge of the ceremonies. A rain came up from the southwest during the funeral service not with the cold of winter but with the softness of spring showers. Just before sunset, the clouds parted and the sun broke through reflecting the rain drops on the flower covered grave. His long funeral train was a witness to his life.
Baylor County Banner
February 14, 1928
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Name: Lucinda Wright
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
1870 Clinton Co, MO
John Burns 45
Lucia Burns 21
Janes Burns 2
John Burns 1
Rebecca Burns 9
1910 Baylor Co, TX
James T Burns 43
Kate Burns 45
Ethline L Burns 18
Kathrina Burns 15
Lincoln R Burns 12
Lucille M Burns 10
James Thomas Burns was born on a farm near Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri. This farm was his home until he moved to Texas in December of 1905. When he was 12 years old, he lost his mother and this so impressed him that for the rest of his life an orphan child, especially one in need or distress touched his heart profoundly. He married Miss Kate Riley on 27 November 1889 in Clinton County, Missouri. To this union, four children were born. In his family life, he was especially happy. He showed great tenderness and consideration for his children. He moved to Texas for the benefit of his health since he was a victim of asthma for many years. The change helped him he was never completely cured. His family joined him in Seymour in 1906 and they were an integral part. He loved this country - drought, sandstorms, and blizzards had no terrors for him. He was at once, as at home with it, as though born and bred under its open skies. The cowboys found him no tenderfoot. He was one of them. The rodeo was his dearest pleasure. For several years, he served faithfully on the Seymour School board, the Seymour High School was built during the time he served. In the fall of 1915, he united with the Methodist Church and was faithful to his church vows during the remaining years of his life. A few months ago, he selected a lot in the cemetery, saying that when his end came he wanted to rest in that land he loved. Funeral services were simple in keeping with his character being held in his home. Rev. J.M. Fuller officiated and his friends, Rev. J.R. Balch and Rev. E.C. Cargill assisted. The Masonic brethren bore his body to the cemetery and had charge of the ceremonies. A rain came up from the southwest during the funeral service not with the cold of winter but with the softness of spring showers. Just before sunset, the clouds parted and the sun broke through reflecting the rain drops on the flower covered grave. His long funeral train was a witness to his life.
Baylor County Banner
February 14, 1928
Father's Name: John W Burns
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Name: Lucinda Wright
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
1870 Clinton Co, MO
John Burns 45
Lucia Burns 21
Janes Burns 2
John Burns 1
Rebecca Burns 9
1910 Baylor Co, TX
James T Burns 43
Kate Burns 45
Ethline L Burns 18
Kathrina Burns 15
Lincoln R Burns 12
Lucille M Burns 10
James Thomas Burns was born on a farm near Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri. This farm was his home until he moved to Texas in December of 1905. When he was 12 years old, he lost his mother and this so impressed him that for the rest of his life an orphan child, especially one in need or distress touched his heart profoundly. He married Miss Kate Riley on 27 November 1889 in Clinton County, Missouri. To this union, four children were born. In his family life, he was especially happy. He showed great tenderness and consideration for his children. He moved to Texas for the benefit of his health since he was a victim of asthma for many years. The change helped him he was never completely cured. His family joined him in Seymour in 1906 and they were an integral part. He loved this country - drought, sandstorms, and blizzards had no terrors for him. He was at once, as at home with it, as though born and bred under its open skies. The cowboys found him no tenderfoot. He was one of them. The rodeo was his dearest pleasure. For several years, he served faithfully on the Seymour School board, the Seymour High School was built during the time he served. In the fall of 1915, he united with the Methodist Church and was faithful to his church vows during the remaining years of his life. A few months ago, he selected a lot in the cemetery, saying that when his end came he wanted to rest in that land he loved. Funeral services were simple in keeping with his character being held in his home. Rev. J.M. Fuller officiated and his friends, Rev. J.R. Balch and Rev. E.C. Cargill assisted. The Masonic brethren bore his body to the cemetery and had charge of the ceremonies. A rain came up from the southwest during the funeral service not with the cold of winter but with the softness of spring showers. Just before sunset, the clouds parted and the sun broke through reflecting the rain drops on the flower covered grave. His long funeral train was a witness to his life.
Baylor County Banner
February 14, 1928
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Name: Lucinda Wright
Mother's Birthplace: Missouri
1870 Clinton Co, MO
John Burns 45
Lucia Burns 21
Janes Burns 2
John Burns 1
Rebecca Burns 9
1910 Baylor Co, TX
James T Burns 43
Kate Burns 45
Ethline L Burns 18
Kathrina Burns 15
Lincoln R Burns 12
Lucille M Burns 10
James Thomas Burns was born on a farm near Lathrop, Clinton County, Missouri. This farm was his home until he moved to Texas in December of 1905. When he was 12 years old, he lost his mother and this so impressed him that for the rest of his life an orphan child, especially one in need or distress touched his heart profoundly. He married Miss Kate Riley on 27 November 1889 in Clinton County, Missouri. To this union, four children were born. In his family life, he was especially happy. He showed great tenderness and consideration for his children. He moved to Texas for the benefit of his health since he was a victim of asthma for many years. The change helped him he was never completely cured. His family joined him in Seymour in 1906 and they were an integral part. He loved this country - drought, sandstorms, and blizzards had no terrors for him. He was at once, as at home with it, as though born and bred under its open skies. The cowboys found him no tenderfoot. He was one of them. The rodeo was his dearest pleasure. For several years, he served faithfully on the Seymour School board, the Seymour High School was built during the time he served. In the fall of 1915, he united with the Methodist Church and was faithful to his church vows during the remaining years of his life. A few months ago, he selected a lot in the cemetery, saying that when his end came he wanted to rest in that land he loved. Funeral services were simple in keeping with his character being held in his home. Rev. J.M. Fuller officiated and his friends, Rev. J.R. Balch and Rev. E.C. Cargill assisted. The Masonic brethren bore his body to the cemetery and had charge of the ceremonies. A rain came up from the southwest during the funeral service not with the cold of winter but with the softness of spring showers. Just before sunset, the clouds parted and the sun broke through reflecting the rain drops on the flower covered grave. His long funeral train was a witness to his life.
Baylor County Banner
February 14, 1928
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