Walter Madison BURNS

Father: Charles B. BURNS
Mother: Carrie STANLEY

Family 1: Lena LEE

(1) Atlantic City Gazette-Review; Atlantic City, New Jersey: 1919, Jan 22 (Page 3)

  1. Harry B. BURNS
  2. Caretta M. BURNS
Family 2: Viola ADAMS (1) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com: Atlantic City, New Jersey 
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                    _Stephen M. BURNS_|
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 _Charles B. BURNS_|
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|--Walter Madison BURNS
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|_Carrie STANLEY___|
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Notes

Updated October 15, 2023. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1900 United States Census for Indiana, Allen Co., Pleasant Twp.: Supervisor's District 12; Enumeration District 16; Sheet 5A; June 6, 1900.

Walter M. BURNS is the son of Chas B. BURNS and Carrie STANLEY BURNS. He was born in September 1892 in New York and is 7 years old. He is attending school.

(2) 1910 United States Census for Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia City, Ward 32 (part of): Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 757; Sheet 11A, April 26, 1910.

Walter M. BURNS is the son of Charles and Carrie S. BURNS. He is 17 years old and born in Pennsylvania. He is attending school.

(3) U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Walter Madison BURNS
- Record Type: Military Service
- Birth Date: 17 Sep 1892
- Military Date: 10 Mar 1919
- Military Place: Absecon, N J

(4) 1920 United States Census for New Jersey, Atlantic Co., Atlantic City, Ward 2: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 1; Sheet 12A; January 16, 1920.

Walter BURNS is married to Lena [LEE] BURNS (age 18, b. New Jersey). They reside with Lena's parents Harry J. and Alpha LEE. Walter is 27 years old, born in New Jersey and is working in Real Estate on his own account. The live on Shore Road.

(5) 1940 United States Census for New Jersey, Atlantic Co., Atlantic City, Ward 4, Block 9: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 1-56; Sheet 3A; April 1, 1940.

Walter M. BURNS is head of household, married to Viola [ADAMS] BURNS (age 35, b. New Jersey). Walter's son Harry BURNS (age 17, b. New Jersey) from a previous marriage is also a resident.

- Address: 3807 Ventnor Ave
- Home: Renting at $75 per month, it is not a farm
- Age: 48, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: High School - 3rd Year
- Birthplace: New York
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same Place
- At Work: Yes
- Number of hours worked previous week: --
- Occupation: Musician; W.P.A. Proj
- Occupation Code: V28-90-2 (Musicians and music teachers; Miscellaneous amusement and recreation)
- Salary: $468
- Income Other Than Salary: No

(6) U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards via Ancestry.com

- Name: Walter Madison BURNS
- Residence: 32 S. Trenton Ave; Atlantic City, Atl., N.J.
- Telephone: 4-1883
- Age: 49; b. Sep 17, 1892 in New York City, N.Y.
- Contact: Viola BURNS; 32 S. Trenton Ave; Atlantic City, N.J.
- Employer: Unemployed
- Description: height-5'10"; weight-192; eyes-blue; hair-brown; complexion-light
- Obvious Physical Characteristics: spectacles
- Date: Apr 28, 1942

(7) 1950 United States Census for New Jersey, Atlantic Co., Atlantic City: Enumeration District 22-142; Sheet 16; April 24, 1950.

Walter M. BURNS is head of household, married to Viola [ADAMS] BURNS (age 46, b. New Jersey). Blanche WHITE (age 58, b. Pennsylvania, a widow) resides with them as a Lodger.

- Address: 32 Trenton Ave.
- Farm: No; Acres: No
- Age: 57; married
- Birthplace: New York
- Occupation Category: Worker
- Hours Worked: 48
- Occupation: Dispatcher
- Industry: Newspaper
- Worker Class: Private Company
- Occupation Code: 322 459 1 (Dispatchers and starters, vehicle; Printing, publishing, and allied industries)

(8) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com: Atlantic City, New Jersey

- 1922: BURNS Walter M (Lena) v-pres Absecon Land Co treas + asst sec Madison Investment Co + Ins 22 South Carolina h Absecon
- 1923: BURNS Walter M (Lena) Treasurer and Asst Secretary Madison Investment Co, Secretary Parkside Realty Co and Real Estate and Insurance, 22 S South Carolina, h Absecon
- 1924: BURNS Walter M (Lena L) real est and notary 314 Chelsea Natl Bank bldg h Absecon N J
- 1925: BURNS Walter M (Lena L), real est and notary 314 Chelsea Natl Bank bldg, Phone Marine 4811, res Absecon
- 1927: BURNS Walter M (Lena L) real est and notary 314 Chelsea Natl Bank bldg h Absecon N J
- 1930: BURNS Walter M (Viola A) real est 103 N LaClede pl r do
- 1931: BURNS Walter M (Viola A) real est 103 N LaClede pl r do
- 1938: BURNS Walter M 3807 Ventnor av
- 1941: BURNS Walter M (Viola) musician h32 S Trenton av
- 1946: BURNS Walter M (Viola) h32 S Trenton av
- 1951: BURNS Walter M (Viola) supvr h32 S Trenton av
- 1954: BURNS Walter M (Viola) supvr h32 S Trenton av
- 1955: BURNS Walter M (Viola) supvr h32 S Trenton av
- 1957: BURNS Walter M (Viola) wldr h32 S Trenton av

(9) Newspapers.com

- Mainland Journal; Pleasantville, New Jersey: 1914, Feb 14 (Page 5): "Under the auspices of the local W.C.T.U., on Monday evening, the 9th inst., at the People's Theatre, the Absecon Highland Dramatic Co., presented the ever-popular temperance play, 'Ten Nights in a Bar Room,' under the direction of Mr. Chas. B. BURNS... Mr. Walter M. BURNS as 'Sample Switchel' gave a laughable interpretation and his violin solos at the piano were very much appreciated."
- Atlantic City Gazette-Review; Atlantic City, New Jersey: 1919, Jan 22 (Page 3): "Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. LEE of Absecon wish to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lena, to Mr. Walter M. BURNS, of Absecon. Mr. BURNS is connected with the Wissahickon Band at Cape May. Miss LEE is popular in local society."
- Press of Atlantic City; Atlantic City, New Jersey; 1929, Jun 1 (Page 1): "Mother Weeps, Judge Halts Adoption. MAYS LANDING, May 31. --Declaring that he would not permit the permanent separation of children from their mother without the latter's complete willingness to give them up, Judge William H. SMATHERS has refused to allow the adoption of Harry B. BURNS, 6, and Caretta M. BURNS, 4, of Atlantic City, by their grandmother, Carrie S. BURNS, of Absecon. The mother, Lena, wife of Walter M. BURNS, had signed a written consent to the adoption and was resigned to give up her children to her mother-in-law following the granting of a decree of nisi in divorce proceedings instituted by her husband. When she was questioned in the usual way as to whether she was willing to have the children adopted by their grandmother she hesitated in answering and Judge SMATHERS asked her why she did not reply at once. Mrs. BURNS sobbed out that a mother naturally did not want to be parted from her children. Judge SMATHERS then halted the proceedings and grilled all parties interested. He forced Mrs. Carrie BURNS, who is 77 years old, to admit that she had brought up one and is now bringing up another of her grandchildren without seeking to adopt them, but is unwilling to do as much for Harry and Caretta. They are now maintained by their father in a private school in Ventnor."
- Press of Atlantic City; Atlantic City, New Jersey; 1950, Mar 1 (Page 2): "Injured Couple Recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. BURNS of Atlantic City, well known in Absecon, are convalescing at their home at 32 S. Trenton av., from injuries suffered in an automobile accident last Wednesday when their car skidded on the icy road near Philadelphia. Mrs. Blanche WHITE, who was accompanying them, is still confined to West Jersey Hospital in Camden."
- Press of Atlantic City; Atlantic City, New Jersey; 1969, Nov 11 (Page 10): "WWII Vet Honored. A hand pump in Oceanville Cemetery will be dedicated today, Veterans Day, to the memory of T/Sgt. Harry B. BURNS, a casualty of the action over Dunkirk, during World War II. The pump has been installed by his father, Walter M. BURNS, 32 S. Trenton Ave., this city, who is planning a brief service there. T/Sgt. BURNS enlisted in the Air Corps six days after Pearl Harbor. He was reported missing in action Feb. 15, 1943 and a year later was classified as a casualty. A marker bearing his name is placed in the Soldiers and Sailors Park near Boston avenue."
- Press of Atlantic City; Atlantic City, New Jersey; 1968, Aug 3 (Page 12): "Mrs. Viola M. BURNS, 64, of 32 S. Trenton Ave., died Friday in Atlantic City after a short illness. Born in Jersey City, she lived in the area for 50 years... Surviving are her husband , Walter M., and a brother Stanley ADAMS of Margate. She was the daughter of Lorenzo C. Hilda ADAMS."
- Press of Atlantic City; Atlantic City, New Jersey; 1969, Aug 2 (Page 13): "In Loving Memory of VIOLA BURNS born September 5, 1903 who left this life, August 2, 1968. Walter M. BURNS"