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Solomon D. “Sol” Burns

Birth	:	22 Dec 1861 Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 1937 Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Perkins Cemetery, Palermo, Waldo County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4356003, -69.4242020
Plot	:	Section K, E 1/2 of Lot 2, Grave 7
Description	:	Dec. 22, 1861 Feb. 19, 1937 Rounsevell Mortuary records (of Lead) state that "Sol Burns" resided at 91 Charles Street in Deadwood; born in Iowa; died in Deadwood at the age of 75 years 1 month 27 days; died of myocarditis and cerebral hemorrhage; retired; father - Wm. Burns, born U.S.; mother - ____Williamson, born U.S.; funeral on February 21, 1937; funeral charged to Mrs. Fred Cooper and Mrs. Helen Burns. Lead Daily Call newspaper, February 20, 1937 - "Pioneer Resident of Black Hills Passes Yesterday. Sol Burns, 75, a resident of Deadwood... Read More	Dec. 22, 1861 Feb. 19, 1937 Rounsevell Mortuary records (of Lead) state that "Sol Burns" resided at 91 Charles Street in Deadwood; born in Iowa; died in Deadwood at the age of 75 years 1 month 27 days; died of myocarditis and cerebral hemorrhage; retired; father - Wm. Burns, born U.S.; mother - ____Williamson, born U.S.; funeral on February 21, 1937; funeral charged to Mrs. Fred Cooper and Mrs. Helen Burns. Lead Daily Call newspaper, February 20, 1937 - "Pioneer Resident of Black Hills Passes Yesterday. Sol Burns, 75, a resident of Deadwood and the Black Hills for many years, died yesterday afternoon following an illness of but two weeks duration. Mr. Burns, who has long been identified in mining activities in the Black Hills, came to this section in the early days and spent many years in prospecting and mining in the Maitland district. Several weeks ago the deceased was united in marriage to Miss Helen Baker, also a long resident of Deadwood, and was overcome by a heart attack a few days following the wedding, from which he failed to recover. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. F.C. Cooper. Born near Walnut City, Ia., December 22, 1861, he came to South Dakota when 18 years of age, homesteading near St. Lawrence. Later he drove an ox team into Lead from Ft. Pierre in October, 1883. Deceased was married to Ada Mae Smith, of Chelsea, Ia., in 1897, his wife preceding him in death five years ago. He first became interested in mining in the Bald Mountain district and later went to what was known as Garden City, how Maitland, where he continued in the mining business until the time of his death. Besides his wife and daughter, he leaves to mourn his loss, two grandchildren, Lloyd and Kathleen; a brother, Sylvester, of Jerome, Ia.; a half-sister, Mrs. George Hamm, and two half-brothers, Joe and Philip, of Cincinnati, Ia. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from Rounsevell funeral home in Lead, with the Rev. Dan J. Rueb, pastor of the First Baptist church officiating. - Pioneer Times" Lead Daily Call, February 22, 1937 - "Last Rites Are Held Sunday For Sol Burns. A gathering of old time friends and a profusion of beautiful flowers marked the last rites yesterday at the Rounsevell funeral chapel in memory of the late Sol Burns, early day pioneer and well known mining man of the Black Hills. The Rev. Dan J. Rueb of the Baptist church was in charge of the services and preached the sermon. The Rev. Rueb and Mrs. Cecil Harris were the soloists. Burial was in the municipal cemetery in South Lead with the following escort: George Cross and Ray Ewing of Deadwood; Colburn Ruth, Walter Stevens and Julius Johnson of Blacktail, and Frank Smith of Lead." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lead Daily Call (Lead, South Dakota), Thursday, January 21, 1937, page 3: A marriage license was issued this morning to Solomon D. Burns and Helen Baker, both of Deadwood. Lead Daily Call (Lead, South Dakota), Friday, January 22, 1937, page 6: At six o'clock last night, in the John E. McClintock home, the marriage of Miss Helen Baker to Solomon D. Burns, both of Deadwood, occurred in the presence of many intimate friends of the bride and groom, who have been residents of the Black Hills for many years. Witnesses to the ceremony were Mrs. W.G. Rice and Mrs. McClintock, and numerous friends and acquaintances of the contracting parties. The wedding was performed by the Rev. Dan J. Rueb, pastor of the First Baptist church of Deadwood, and the popular ring ceremony was used. The happily married couple, following their honeymoon, expect to make their future home in this city, where their many friends wish them the utmost success in their future married life.

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Where is Solomon D. “Sol” Burns's memorial?
Solomon D. “Sol” Burns's memorial is located at: Perkins Cemetery, Palermo, Waldo County, USA.
When did Solomon D. “Sol” Burns death?
Solomon D. “Sol” Burns death on 19 Feb 1937 in Lead, Lawrence County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Solomon D. “Sol” Burns's memorial?
Latitude: 44.4356003
Longitude: -69.4242020

Family Members:

Parent

Pvt William A Burns

(1831 - 1862)

Vianna Williamson Van Blaricom

(1838 - 1891)

Spouse

Ada May Smith Burns

(1865 - 1931)

Siblings

Alfred Burns

(1856 - 1866)

Sylvester Burns

(1858 - 1945)

William Walker Burns

(1860 - 1871)

Oliver L. Van Blaricom

(1861 - 1937)

George Van Blaricom

(1864 - 1908)

Nancy J Van Blaricom

(1870 - 1871)

Lilly A VanBlaricom Webster

(1872 - 1895)

Aurelia Mae Van Blaricom Hamm

(1875 - 1968)

Phillip Lee Van Blaricom

(1878 - 1958)

Flowers:

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