Elizabeth Theresa Burns (1916 - 2010)

Born 9 Jul 1916 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States

Ancestors

Died 23 Apr 2010 at age 93 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, United States

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Biography

Elizabeth Theresa Burns was born on 9 Jul 1916 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.^[1][2] She was the daughter of Francis Burns and Catherine Dunn; and the twin sister of Sister Mary Catherine Burns.

Elizabeth enlisted with the Army Nursing Corps. She was stationed in German, France and England during World War II; and also served during the Korean War. She was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

She subsequently worked as a nurse in the Syracuse Catholic School System for many years.

Elizabeth passed away on 23 Apr 2010 in Syracuse, Onondaga, New York.^[2] She was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery in DeWitt, Onondaga, New York.^[3]

Research Notes

Find a Grave has posted an incorrect date of birth for Elizabeth. Numerous documents (including her birth certificate) and newspaper articles show that Elizabeth was born on 9 Jul 1916, and that she was the twin sister of Sister Mary Catherine Burns (born Patricia Margaret Burns).

Sources

1. ↑ New York State Birth Index, 1881-1942. Elizabeth Burns; born 9 Jul 1916 in Syracuse, New York. Citing New York State Department of Health; Albany, New York. Digital Images: Ancestry.com. Image 217 of 1915. Accessed 20 Apr 2024. New York Birth Index
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} United States Social Security Death Index. Elizabeth T. Burns, (1916-2010). Citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File Digital, Alexandria, Virginia. Digital Images: Family Search. Accessed 20 Apr 2024 Social Security Death Index
3. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #51614648