Biographical Sketch of Dennis Burns, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Dennis Burns, grocer. Mr. Burns is a native of Ireland, and was born in County Limerick, July 17, 1833. In 1849, he came to America, tak- ing up his abode in Alexandria, Virginia, where he worked at the plumbers trade and resided until the spring of 1859, when he became a resident of St. Joseph, Missouri. During his sojourn in the city, he was proprietor of an express wagon nine years, was on the police force several years, and for two years was constable of Washington Township. In 1875, he engaged in his present business. His long residence in the city has given him a wide acquaintance, and his trade will compare favorably with any in the place. In 1859, he married Mary Welch. By this union they have had five children: Edward, John, William, Mary and Dennis, Jr. Himself and family are closely identified with the Catholic Church, and among its liberal supporters. He is a member of the St. Patrick's Benevolent Society. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================