Burns, James

(from Voice of the Farmer, June 8, 1993)

James M. Burns (–1879) was born in Montrose, Scotland. He married Elizabeth Laws (1813–1894), daughter of William B. Laws. Burns was a tailor by trade. Being a tailor, he followed his trade in various towns in Scotland and about 1850 emigrated to Warwick Village, where he started a clothing store, to which he added some years later a stock of groceries. He also kept the post office for several years. The Burns store was built in 1856.

James Burns retired from his business due to asthma, and lived off his savings. After his death, his wife Elizabeth returned to Scotland and died there.

The Burns Store was located at 6190 George St. at the corner of London Line. At one time it was divided into apartments. In 2008, it continues to be a private residence.

Chapter 24 of 25 - Burns, James

Back Next