Francis P. Burns 2nd son of Patrick & Ellen

Francis Palmer Burns was born July 1842 and died of heart disease on June 21, 1914. He was buried on 26 Jun 1914 in Old Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the last one buried in the plot owned by Patrick Burns. His last address was 538 Dudley Street. He married Mary E. McKnight around 1862. They had twelve children. His life’s occupation was a Bricklayer; as early as 1861, when he still lived at home on N E Front and Reed Streets. It is unknown when Mary died, although it is most likely after Francis, since Francis’ death certificate states that he was married, not widowed, when he died. Fortunately, Francis’ parents were listed on his death certificate: Patrick Burns and Ellen Kiernan. A new maiden name opens another venue to research.