Descendants of Michael & Elizabeth (Cummings) Byrne/Burns
Updated 11 January 2022
Our Byrne/Burns ancestors moved from County Westmeath, Ireland, to Lancaster County, England, in about 1868. At this time, the spelling of the last name changed from Byrne to Burns in baptismal records and birth registrations. By the mid-1890s, 5 of Lawrence and Bridget Mary (Masterson) Burns' 10 children had immigrated to the United States and settled in or near Boston, Massachusetts. Mary Burns and her sister Annie married brothers Thomas and Michael McGrath. |
First Generation
1. Michael Burns was born on an unknown date and died. Another name for Michael was Michael Byrnes.
Michael married Elizabeth Cummings on an unknown date. Elizabeth was born on an unknown date and died.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 2 M i. Lawrence Burns was born about 1841 in Ireland and died 25 Dec 1883 in West Derby, Lancashire, England.
3 M ii. Christopher Burns was born on 25 Dec 1848 in Ireland and died.
Christopher married Mary Dunn on 14 Aug 1877 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA. Mary was born in Nov 1849 in Ireland and died.
Second Generation (Children)
2. Lawrence Burns (Michael1) was born about 1841 in Ireland and died 25 Dec 1883 in West Derby, Lancashire, England. Another name for Lawrence was Laurence Byrne.
Lawrence married Bridget Mary Masterson on 1 May 1862 in County Westmeath, Ireland. Bridget was born about 1844 in Ireland and died on 14 Jan 1892 in West Derby, Lancashire, England. Another name for Bridget was Birgittae Martuson.
Children from this marriage were:
4 F i. Elizabeth Burns was born about Mar 1863 and died. Another name for Elizabeth was Elizabeth Byrne.
Elizabeth married someone.
+ 5 F ii. Annie Frances Burns was born on 24 Jan 1865 in Glastown, Delvin, County Westmeath, Ireland, died on 11 Jan 1942 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried on 14 Jan 1942 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA.
+ 6 M iii. Patrick J. Burns was born on 21 Mar 1867 in Ballinavine, Clonmellon, County Westmeath, Ireland and died on 11 Nov 1946 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA.
+ 7 F iv. Mary Burns was born on 22 Apr 1869 in West Derby, Lancashire, England, died on 20 Dec 1938 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
8 M v. Thomas Burns was born on 26 May 1871 in England and died.
9 F vi. Catherine Burns was born on 5 Mar 1873 in West Derby, Lancashire, England and died. Another name for Catherine was Kate.
+ 10 F vii. Marcella Burns was born on 15 Feb 1875 in West Derby, Lancashire, England, died on 18 Aug 1948 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, and was buried on 20 Aug 1948 in Mattapan, Suffolk Co., MA.
+ 11 M viii. Michael Burns was born on 10 Jul 1877 in West Derby, Lancashire, England and died.
12 F ix. Bridget Burns was born on 29 Sep 1879 and died. Another name for Bridget was Biddie.
+ 13 M x. Lawrence Francis Burns was born on 12 Jul 1884 in England and died.
Third Generation (Grandchildren)
5. Annie Frances Burns (Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 24 Jan 1865 in Glastown, Delvin, County Westmeath, Ireland, died on 11 Jan 1942 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried on 14 Jan 1942 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA. Another name for Annie was Anne Byrne.
Annie married Michael John McGrath on 26 Nov 1890 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Michael was born on 19 Jul 1863 in County Roscommon, Ireland, died on 24 Sep 1946 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried on 26 Sep 1946 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 14 F i. Mary Elizabeth McGrath was born on 19 Nov 1891 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA and died on 25 Sep 1918 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA.
+ 15 M ii. Lawrence James McGrath was born on 19 Feb 1893 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Dec 1934 in Rutland, Worcester Co., MA.
16 F iii. Ethel Teresa McGrath was born on 2 Jun 1896 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA, died on 9 Jul 1926 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried on 12 Jul 1926 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA.
17 M iv. Infant Son1 McGrath was born on 11 Jun 1900 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA, died on 12 Jun 1900 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA.
+ 18 M v. Michael Francis McGrath was born on 1 Jan 1902 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Sep 1955.
19 M vi. Infant Son2 McGrath was born on 20 Feb 1906 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA and died on 20 Feb 1906 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA.
6. Patrick J. Burns (Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 21 Mar 1867 in Ballinavine, Clonmellon, County Westmeath, Ireland and died on 11 Nov 1946 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA. Another name for Patrick was Patrick Byrne.
Patrick married Elizabeth Owens about 1888. Elizabeth was born in Oct 1871 in Old Swan, Liverpool, England and died on 27 Dec 1943.
Children from this marriage were:
20 M i. Lawrence Francis Burns was born on 23 Feb 1890 in Old Swan, Liverpool, England and died.
Lawrence married Mae Veronica Cutmore on 22 Oct 1916 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Mae was born on 21 May 1888 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., NY and died on an unknown date.
21 M ii. George Burns was born on 13 Mar 1892 and died.
+ 22 M iii. Michael James Burns was born on 15 May 1894 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA and died.
23 M iv. Andrew O. Burns was born on 25 Aug 1896 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA and died.
24 M v. Patrick Joseph Burns was born on 16 Jan 1899 in MA and died.
25 F vi. Margaret Burns was born on 3 Jun 1901 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA and died.
Margaret married William C. Oakes on 5 Sep 1927 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA. William was born on an unknown date and died.
26 M vii. Thomas Burns was born on 27 May 1903 in MA and died.
27 M viii. William Henry Burns was born on 26 Aug 1907 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, died on 23 Feb 1908 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, and was buried in Feb 1908 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
28 M ix. John Burns was born on 29 May 1909 in MA and died.
John married Helen F. Donohue on 12 Mar 1933 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., MA. Helen was born on an unknown date and died.
29 F x. Elizabeth Burns was born on 13 Mar 1912 in MA and died.
Elizabeth married Jame Daira on 8 Nov 1941 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA. Jame was born on an unknown date and died.
7. Mary Burns (Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 22 Apr 1869 in West Derby, Lancashire, England, died on 20 Dec 1938 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
Mary married Thomas J McGrath on 27 Sep 1893 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA. Thomas was born on 15 Jun 1870 in Ireland, died on 27 May 1949 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, and was buried in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 30 F i. Catherine E. McGrath was born on 30 Jun 1894 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA and died on 11 Jan 1958 in East Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA.
+ 31 M ii. Christopher Lawrence McGrath was born on 9 May 1896 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, died on 22 Mar 1949 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried on 25 Mar 1949 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
+ 32 M iii. Thomas Joseph McGrath Jr. was born on 18 Jan 1899 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Jul 1978 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
+ 33 M iv. James Gregory McGrath was born on 31 Mar 1903 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, died on 3 Sep 1961 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried in Sep 1961 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
+ 34 M v. Joseph E. McGrath was born on 10 Sep 1905 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Apr 1970.
+ 35 M vi. John F. McGrath was born on 24 Aug 1907 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, died in Aug 1979 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
+ 36 M vii. Francis McGrath was born on 5 Jul 1909 and died in Oct 1977.
10. Marcella Burns (Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 15 Feb 1875 in West Derby, Lancashire, England, died on 18 Aug 1948 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA, and was buried on 20 Aug 1948 in Mattapan, Suffolk Co., MA. Another name for Marcella was Merselle Burns.
Marcella married Albert Adolph Weisse on 1 Jan 1899 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA. Albert was born on 1 Feb 1874 in 104 W. Fourth St., Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died in Mar 1924 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Another name for Albert was Arthur A. Wiesse.
Children from this marriage were:
37 F i. Catherine Weisse was born on 24 Jul 1899 in 22 Sturbridge St., Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died.
38 M ii. Albert F. Weisse was born on 30 Apr 1901 in MA and died on 11 Dec 1981 in North Reading, Middlesex Co., MA.
39 M iii. Thomas L Weisse was born on 29 Nov 1903 in 33 Cedar St., Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died on 5 Dec 1958 in Mattapan, Suffolk Co., MA.
Thomas married Helen Carland on an unknown date. Helen was born in 1907 in MA and died.
40 M iv. Joseph Gerard Weisse was born on 25 Jul 1906 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died on 15 Mar 1958 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA.
Joseph married Elsa I. Roklund on an unknown date. Elsa was born on an unknown date and died.
41 F v. Helma Louisa Weisse was born on 5 Aug 1909 in 33 Cedar St., Dorchester, Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died. Another name for Helma was Hilma Louisa Weisse.
42 F vi. Living
11. Michael Burns (Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 10 Jul 1877 in West Derby, Lancashire, England and died.
Michael married Margaret Thistlewaite on an unknown date. Margaret was born on an unknown date and died in 1913.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 43 M i. Henry Michael Burns was born in 1908 and died in 1980.
13. Lawrence Francis Burns (Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 12 Jul 1884 in England and died. Other names for Lawrence were Laurentius Byrnes and Lawrence E Burns.
Lawrence married Gertrude E. Gallagher on 29 Dec 1903 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Gertrude was born on 17 Jul 1882 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, died on 13 Sep 1904 in 15 Fuller St., Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, and was buried in Sep 1904 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA.
Lawrence next married Jane D. Lee on 3 Oct 1910 in Lawrence, Essex Co., MA. Jane was born about 1884 in Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland and died. Other names for Jane were Jennie and Jennie D Lee.
Children from this marriage were:
44 M i. Living
45 M ii. Arthur Lawrence Burns was born in Jun 1916 in MA and died on 4 Mar 1949 in Evanston, Cook Co., IL.
Arthur married Dora Lacey on an unknown date. Dora was born on an unknown date and died.
46 F iii. Living
Living married Living
47 M iv. Alexander Lee Burns was born on 5 Mar 1920 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, died on 3 Jan 1989, and was buried on 6 Jan 1989 in Bourne, Barnstable Co., MA. Another name for Alexander was Alexander L Burns.
Alexander married Cecelia May Scribner on 18 Sep 1943 in Nashua, Hillsborough Co., NH. Cecelia was born on 12 Apr 1920 in Everett, Middlesex Co., MA, died on 20 Sep 2003 in Randolph, Norfolk co., PA, and was buried in Bourne, Barnstable Co., MA.
Alexander next married Living
48 F v. Living
Fourth Generation (Great-Grandchildren)
14. Mary Elizabeth McGrath (Annie Frances Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 19 Nov 1891 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA and died on 25 Sep 1918 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA. Another name for Mary was Mary Ann McGrath.
Mary married John Joseph Burns on 30 Nov 1911 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA. John was born on 13 Oct 1890 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., MA and died.
Children from this marriage were:
49 F i. Living
50 M ii. Living
15. Lawrence James McGrath (Annie Frances Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 19 Feb 1893 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Dec 1934 in Rutland, Worcester Co., MA.
Lawrence married Catherine McAdam on an unknown date. Catherine was born in 1897 in Canada and died on 25 Feb 1948 in Brookline, Norfolk Co., MA.
The child from this marriage was:
51 F i. Living
18. Michael Francis McGrath (Annie Frances Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 1 Jan 1902 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Sep 1955. Another name for Michael was Francis Michael Mcgrath.
Michael married Living
Children from this marriage were:
52 M i. Living
53 M ii. Robert L. McGrath was born on 29 Aug 1927 in MA, died on 27 Sep 2008, and was buried on 1 Oct 2008 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
22. Michael James Burns (Patrick J.3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 15 May 1894 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA and died. Another name for Michael was James Michael.
Michael married Alice about 1921. Alice was born about 1893 in MA and died.
The child from this marriage was:
54 F i. Living
30. Catherine E. McGrath (Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 30 Jun 1894 in Quincy, Norfolk Co., MA and died on 11 Jan 1958 in East Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA.
Catherine married William Irving Reid on 29 Aug 1913 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA. William was born on 18 Apr 1895 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., CT, died on 20 Nov 1952, and was buried on 22 Nov 1952 in South Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 55 F i. Dorothy Louise Reid was born on 30 Mar 1914 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died on 8 Oct 1979 in Scituate, Plymouth Co., MA.
56 M ii. William Irving Reid Jr. was born on 2 Dec 1915 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died before 8 Oct 1979.
+ 57 F iii. Catherine Mary Reid was born on 15 Sep 1917 in Mattapan, Suffolk Co., MA and died on 13 Feb 2001.
+ 58 F iv. Agnes Theresa Reid was born on 13 Mar 1924 in Mattapan, Suffolk Co., MA, died on 12 May 1991 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, and was buried in Bristol, Grafton Co., NH.
+ 59 F v. Claire Frances Reid was born on 13 Nov 1934 in Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA and died on 2 Jan 1997.
31. Christopher Lawrence McGrath (Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 9 May 1896 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, died on 22 Mar 1949 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried on 25 Mar 1949 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA. Another name for Christopher was Christy.
Christopher married Evelyn M. Chase on 29 Dec 1920 in Dorchester, Suffolk Co., MA. Evelyn was born on 18 Nov 1895 in MA, died on 22 Mar 1949 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried on 25 Mar 1949 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
Children from this marriage were:
60 M i. ? McGrath was born on an unknown date and died between 1941 and 1945.
61 F ii. Living
62 M iii. Living
32. Thomas Joseph McGrath Jr. (Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 18 Jan 1899 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Jul 1978 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
Thomas married Theresa Cecilia Duncan in 1929 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA. Theresa was born about 1900 in MA, died on 28 Oct 1983 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
Children from this marriage were:
63 F i. Living
Living married Living
64 M ii. Living
33. James Gregory McGrath (Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 31 Mar 1903 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, died on 3 Sep 1961 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried in Sep 1961 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA. Another name for James was Jimmie.
James married Catherine Mary Redington on 6 Oct 1929 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA. Catherine was born on 9 Aug 1905 in East Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, died on 9 Dec 1983 in Columbia, Howard Co., MD, and was buried in Dec 1983 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA. Another name for Catherine was Kay.
The child from this marriage was:
+ 65 F i. Living
34. Joseph E. McGrath (Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 10 Sep 1905 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA and died in Apr 1970.
Joseph married Agnes B. Walsh about 1928. Agnes was born on 21 May 1909 and died on 18 May 1971 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
Children from this marriage were:
66 F i. Living
67 M ii. Living
68 F iii. Living
69 F iv. Living
70 F v. Living
35. John F. McGrath (Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 24 Aug 1907 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, died in Aug 1979 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA, and was buried in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA. Another name for John was Johnny.
John married Natalie E. Rogers on 20 Sep 1933 in Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA. Natalie was born about 1905 in Canada, died on 22 Jan 1945, and was buried on 24 Jan 1945 in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
The child from this marriage was:
71 F i. Living
John next married Anna Benson on an unknown date. Anna was born in 1899, died in 1991, and was buried in Milton, Norfolk Co., MA.
36. Francis McGrath (Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 5 Jul 1909 and died in Oct 1977. Another name for Francis was Frannie.
Francis married Josephine C. Hickey on 19 Aug 1934 in Hyde Park, Suffolk Co., MA. Josephine was born about 1911 in MA and died.
Children from this marriage were:
72 M i. Living
73 F ii. Living
43. Henry Michael Burns (Michael3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born in 1908 and died in 1980.
Henry married someone.
His child was:
+ 74 F i. Eileen Burns was born on an unknown date and died.
Fifth Generation (2nd Great-Grandchildren)
55. Dorothy Louise Reid (Catherine E. McGrath4, Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 30 Mar 1914 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died on 8 Oct 1979 in Scituate, Plymouth Co., MA. Another name for Dorothy was Louise Dorothy Reid.
Dorothy married Mathias Walter Geever on 2 Sep 1937 in South Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA. Mathias was born on 22 Jul 1915 in IL and died on 23 Feb 1983 in Brockton.
Children from this marriage were:
75 U i. Living
76 U ii. Living
57. Catherine Mary Reid (Catherine E. McGrath4, Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 15 Sep 1917 in Mattapan, Suffolk Co., MA and died on 13 Feb 2001. Another name for Catherine was Sis.
Catherine married Richard Joseph Carey in 1937 in Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA. Richard was born on an unknown date in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA and died.
The child from this marriage was:
77 F i. Living
Living married Living
Catherine next married ? Emerson on an unknown date. ? was born on an unknown date and died.
58. Agnes Theresa Reid (Catherine E. McGrath4, Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 13 Mar 1924 in Mattapan, Suffolk Co., MA, died on 12 May 1991 in Boston, Suffolk Co., MA, and was buried in Bristol, Grafton Co., NH. Other names for Agnes were Agnes M. Reid and Agnes Reid.
Agnes married John Benedict Murphy on an unknown date. John was born on 24 Sep 1922 in Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, died on 17 Mar 2011 in Center Harbor, Belknap Co., NH, and was buried in Bristol, Grafton Co., NH.
The child from this marriage was:
78 U i. Kathleen Agnes Murphy was born on 15 Feb 1950 in Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, died on 10 May 1973 in Bristol, Grafton Co., NH, and was buried in Bristol, Grafton Co., NH.
59. Claire Frances Reid (Catherine E. McGrath4, Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on 13 Nov 1934 in Weymouth, Norfolk Co., MA and died on 2 Jan 1997.
Claire married William Benjamin Tucker Jr on 6 Feb 1954 in Bristol, Grafton Co., NH. William was born on 17 Dec 1930 in Bristol, Grafton Co., NH and died on 18 Sep 1996 in Davie, Broward Co., FL.
Children from this marriage were:
79 M i. Living
80 F ii. Baby Girl Tucker was born on 6 Apr 1961 in Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, died on 6 Apr 1961 in Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, and was buried on 7 Apr 1961 in Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH.
81 F iii. Marie Tucker was born on 24 Feb 1964 in Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, died on 24 Feb 1964 in Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, and was buried on 26 Feb 1964 in Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH.
65. Living (James Gregory McGrath4, Mary Burns3, Lawrence2, Michael1)
Living married Living
Children from this marriage were:
82 M i. Living
Living married Living
83 F ii. Living
74. Eileen Burns (Henry Michael4, Michael3, Lawrence2, Michael1) was born on an unknown date and died.
Eileen married someone.
Her child was:
84 F i. Living
Living married someone.