Burns family

[dido]

I am researching the Burns family and looking for a possible connection.
James 1874 and Sarah Burns 1888. Lived in King Street, Birtley.
Children. Mary, Sarah Edna and James Basil. There were another 2 children born at later dates but I have withheld these as they may still be living?
Possible marriage for Mary Burns b 1916 to John Nichols Ap June quarter 1936.
Wondered if any relatives are still around the area.
Thanks.
Dido.

[CaroleW]

James Basil Burns was b 1921 mmn Dotchin which would make James snr around 47 yrs old when he was born

Sarah Jane Dotchin was b 1888 Newcastle so 14yrs younger than James

When did she marry James Burns? 

Would be helpful if you could post the birthyears & birthplaces for each child & the birthplaces for James & Sarah

[AlanBoyd]

As I guess that you know, the family is at 36 King Street, Birtley in the 1921 census. However in the 1911 census at the same address James Burns has a different wife, Ellen. They have been married for 4 years and have had two children, but there are four children at the address, Catherine Violet (11), Joseph Thomas (10), James (2) and George (6 mo). The last two born Birtley, the first two at Esh Hill Top.

[CaroleW]

George's birth reg shows mmn Brown whereas Catherine Violet shows mmn Coyle

James Burns m Alice Coyle Sept qtr 1896  Alice died Dec qtr 1900 aged 28.  She gave birth to Joseph Thomas same qtr

James married Ellen Brown March qtr 1907

[AlanBoyd]

In 1900 James Burns is in his father’s (George) house in Birtley, widowed with two children Violet and Joseph T. His mother is Catherine, born Ireland.

There is a (Catholic) baptism record for Catherina Violet Burns in Esh in May 1899, father Jacobi Burns, mother Alicia.

I meant to say earlier, James Burns was born in Renfrewshire.

[CaroleW]

See reply 3 above - James married twice by 1911

[CaroleW]

Ellen Burns died 1912 aged 33 & looks like he may have married wife number 3 in 1916 - Sarah Hill

[CaroleW]

Strange - Sarah Jane Dotchin married Samuel Irving March qtr 1921.  1939 entry confirms birthyear 1888

[CaroleW]

Daughter Monica b 1924 mmn Dotchin.  Entry open on 1939 register