Charles B. BURNS

Father: Stephen M. BURNS
Mother: Marianne JORDAN

Family 1: Carrie STANLEY

(1) Various census records conflict as to exact year.

  1. Walter Madison BURNS
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Notes

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

(1) 1870 United States Census for Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., 11th District - 4th Ward (Philadelphia Post Office): Page 20; June 1, 1870.

Charles BURNS is the son of Stephen BURNS and (step?) Sarah BURNES. He is 8 years old and born in Pennsylvania.

(2) 1880 United States Census for Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 74; Page 3; June 2, 1880.

Charles B. BURNS is the 19-year-old son of Stephen M. BURNS. His birthplace is Minnesota and he is a paper hanger like his father.

(3) 1900 United States Census for Indiana, Allen Co., Pleasant Twp.: Supervisor's District 12; Enumeration District 16; Sheet 5A; June 6, 1900.

Chas B. BURNS is head of household, married to Carrie STANLEY BURNS. Their son Walter M. BURNS is also included in the household.

- Birth date: September 1859; age 40
- Number of Years of Present Marriage: 18 years
- Birthplace: Minnesota, with his father born in New York and his mother born in Ireland
- Occupation: Theatrical Manager
- Home: Lives in a house; it is not a farm

(4) 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.

Charles BURNS is head of household, married to Carrie S. [STANLEY] BURNS. Their son Walter M. BURNS is also included in the household.

- Address: 1848 N. 18th St.
- Age: 49; married for 20 years
- Birthplace: Minnesota, as were his parents
- Occupation: Manager; Theatre
- Home ownership: Owns a house with a mortgage

(5) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

- 1878: BURNS, Charles B., clerk, h 2010 Ridge av
- 1881: BURNS, Charles B., paperhanger, h 326 South
- 1905: BURNS Chas B., paperhgr. h 1848 N 18th
- 1910: BURNS Chas B actor h 1848 N 18th

Atlantic City, New Jersey

- 1922: BURNS Chas B (Carrie) real est 18 S Vermont h Absecon

(6) 1920 United States Census for New Jersey, Atlantic Co., 1st Precinct Galloway Twp.: Supervisor's District 202; Enumeration District 44; Sheet 8B; January 19, 1920.

Charles B. BURNS is head of household, married to Carrie S. [STANLEY] BURNS. Their grandchild Theon WHITE (age 16, b. Nebraska, parents born in Ohio) resides with them.

- Address: Absecon Highlands
- Home: Owned, free of mortgage
- Age: 59
- Birthplace: Minnesota, with his father born in New York and his mother born in Ireland
- Occupation: Carpenter, House

(7) 1930 United States Census for New Jersey, Atlantic Co., Galloway Twp. (part of): Supervisor's District 13; Enumeration District 1-48; Sheet 14B; April 15, 1930.

Charles B. BURNS is head of household, married to Carrie [STANLEY] BURNS. Their grandchild Stanley WHITE (age 8, b. Pennsylvania, with father born in Ohio and mother born in Pennsylvania) resides with them.

- Address: Pitney Road
- Home ownership: yes, valued at $3,000
- Radio ownership: yes
- Age: 68 years old at time of census; 26 when first married
- Birthplace: Minnesota, with his father born in Pennsylvania and his mother born in Ireland
- Occupation: Salesman, Machine Co.
- Occupation Code: 4590 (Salesmen or saleswomen; Retail store or retail trade)

(8) 1940 United States Census for New Jersey, Atlantic Co., Galloway Twp., Absecon Highlands: Supervisor's District 2; Enumeration District 1-98; Sheet 6B; April 8, 1940.

Charles BURNS is head of household, married to Carrie [STANLEY] BURNS.

- Address: Pitney Road
- Home: Owner, valued at $1,000, it is not a farm
- Age: 78, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: Elementary School - 8th Grade
- Birthplace: New York
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: No, unable to work
- Income Other Than Salary: Yes

(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... the acting of Mr. Chas. B. BURNS who appeared as Joe Morgan, the drunkard, was excellent, his delirium scene being especially well rendered."
- Mainland Journal; Pleasantville, New Jersey: 1918, Aug 10 (Page 5): "Charles BURNS' Ford touring car was badly damaged last Wednesday evening by being struck by another machine traveling down New Jersey avenue in the same direction the BURNS car was heading. The driver of the second car attempted to pass as Mr. BURNS undertook to turn into the side street and the two machines collided. The top, body and tires of the BURNS car suffered the most damage."
- Mainland Journal; Pleasantville, New Jersey: 1924, Dec 13 (Page 1): "The Grange will repeat the play 'Rip Van Winkle' this Saturday, Dec. 13. Mr. Chas. B. BURNS will appear as 'Rip', Mrs. Carrie STANLEY BURNS as 'Gretchen'..."
- Press of Atlantic City; Atlantic City, New Jersey; 1930, Sep 29 (Page 8): "Rehearsals for the play, 'Uncle Tom's Cabin.' will start on Monday under the direction of Charles B. BURNS. It will be given on Saturday evening, October 25, in the grange hall."

(10) Obituary via Newspapers.com: Press of Atlantic City: Atlantic City, New Jersey; Mon, May 5, 1941; Page 2

"BURNS, Figure in Theatrical World, Passes. Charles BURNS, 80, of Pitney road, Absecon, well-known in theatrical circles, died at the Atlantic City Hospital yesterday exactly two weeks after the death of his wife. BURNS was born near Mt. Vernon, Minn. where his father conducted a trading post, trading with the Indians along the Missouri. As a child he moved to Philadelphia with his parents, where he attended business college, but soon evinced interest in the theatrical profession. He became, successively, actor, manager and producer, in the pre-movie era, playing in Philadelphia, New York, as well as in Atlantic City. Among plays he wrote and produced were 'Klondyke Claim,' and 'Bowery After Dark.' His last connection was with the Colonial Theatre in Bristol, Pa. * * * In Absecon 31 Years. BURNS came to Absecon 31 years ago and continued his interest in theatricals, coaching local amateur productions. His last performance was about six years ago. He was taken ill on the day of his wife's funeral and was removed to the hospital, where he underwent a minor operation for a kidney ailment. Although he received two blood transfusions, age and complications worked against him. He is survived by a son, Walter, of Atlantic City, with whom he made his home during the past year; and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was a life member of Absecon Highlands Grange, in which he held several offices. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at 2 p. m., at the Parsells Funeral Home in Pleasantville, the Rev. W. W. PAYNE, of St. Pauls Methodist Church, Atlantic City officiating. Interment will be in Oceanville Cemetery. Friends may view the body Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p. m."

(11) Obituary via Newspapers.com: The Morning Post; Camden, New Jersey; Mon, May 5, 1941; Page 4

"CHARLES B. BURNS DIES AT ATLANTIC CITY. Atlantic City, May 4. -- Charles B. BURNS, 80, of Absecon, died today in City Hospital just two weeks after his wife, Carrie, died in the same hospital of pneumonia. Retired actors, the couple toured the country years ago with a stock company. A son, Walter, survives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday with burial in Oceanville Cemetery."

(12) Obituary via Newspapers.com: Press of Atlantic City; Atlantic City, New Jersey; Wed, May 7, 1941. Page 7

"Charles B. BURNS. Services for Charles B. BURNS, a resident of Absecon for three decades, will be held on Wednesday at 2 p. m. from Parsells Parlors in Pleasantville with the Rev. W. W. PAYNE, pastor of St. Paul's Methodist Church, Atlantic City, officiating. The Rev. Mr. PAYNE is a former Absecon minister. Interment will be in Oceanville cemetery, where just two weeks ago the deceased's wife, Mrs. Carrie STANLEY BURNS was buried. Member of the Absecon Highland Grange of which he was a life member will conduct services in the cemetery. Mr. BURNS had an interesting career. He was born on Sept. 15, 1860 near Mt. Vernon, Minn., where his father operated a trading post. On the death of Mrs. BURNS's mother, the family moved to Philadelphia where the elder BURNS entered the mercantile business. Early in his life Mr. BURNS turned to the theatre and he rose through the ranks of actor, manager and producer, touring the entire country. He and his wife played together in many productions. When his health became poor, they moved to Absecon where he spent the next 31 years. He was taken ill on the day after his wife's funeral and was subsequently removed to the hospital where he underwent a minor kidney operation. Two blood transfusions were necessary and Irving BALASNY, of Absecon and Angelo MERCINDINO, of Atlantic City were the donors. In addition to a son, Walter M. BURNS, of Atlantic City, deceased is survived by seven grandchildren: Harry and Caretta BURNS of Absecon; Stanley WHITE who is in the service and stationed in Hawaii; Theon, Budd, Madison and Jean WHITE, of Atlantic City; and two great-grandchildren, Delores and Theona WHITE."

(13) Find a Grave

- Name: Charles B BURNS
- Birth: 1860
- Death: 1941 (aged 80–81)
- Burial: Oceanville Cemetery; Oceanville, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA
- Memorial ID: 69688290

(14) A note on the grandchildren with the surname WHITE in the 1920 Census, 1930 Census and Charles BURNS' obituary: A review of local newspapers makes it likely that they were the children of Blanche WHITE (e.g., Mainland Journal; Pleasantville, New Jersey: 1921, Sep 17 (Page 1): "On Sunday evening Mrs. Blanche WHITE motored to Philadelphia with her children, Mary Jean WHITE and Baby Stanley E. WHITE. They went with Walter M. BURNS and Mrs. BURNS." and Press of Atlantic City; Atlantic City, New Jersey; 1944, Jun 07 (Page 1): "Lt. Stanley WHITE, of Absecon, was at Pearl Harbor's Schofield Barracks when the Japs attacked on Dec. 7, 1941. Yesterday, according to Correspondent Howard WHITMAN, he was the first man aboard a landing craft at the embarkation point for the invasion of Europe. Lt. WHITE is... the son of Mrs. Blanche WHITE, of Pitney rd, Absecon Highlands. He enlisted in the Army in 1940 at the age of 19, and has a brother, Sgt Madison WHITE also in the service. He is a grandson of the late Charles BURNS, of Absecon, and a nephew of Walter BURNS, of Trenton av, this city.")

(15) Hughes family records. February 6, 2001.