Such hard times forced many to leave their homeland in search of opportunity across the Atlantic. Many of these families settled along the east coast of North America in communities that would become the backbones of the young nations of the United States and Canada. The ancestors of many of these families have rediscovered their roots in the 20th century through the establishment of Clan societies and other patriotic Scottish organizations. Among them:

Burns Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century

• Eleanor Burns, who arrived in America in 1796 Burns Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century
  • Mick Burns, aged 25, landed in New York, NY in 1803 Agnes Burns, who arrived in America in 1805 Catherine Burns, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811 Elizabeth Burns, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811 Darby Burns, who arrived in New York, NY in 1811  Burns migration to Canada+

    Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

    Burns Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

    • Mr. George Burns U.E. who settled in Sissiboo [Weymouth], Nova Scotia c. 1783 he served in the Kings American Regiment as well as Kings Orange Rangers ^{Mr. James Burns U.E. who settled in Home District, [Niagara], Lincoln County, Ontario c. 1783 Mr. Philip Burns U.E. who settled in St. Andrews, Charlotte County, New Brunswick c. 1783 Mr. Samuel Burns U.E. who settled in Parr Town [Saint John], New Brunswick c. 1783 Mr. William Burns U.E. who settled in Parr Town [Saint John], New Brunswick c. 1783 … (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)}

    Burns Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

    • Catherine Burns, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1806
    • James Burns, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1828
    • Milton C Burns, who landed in Canada in 1830
    • Mary Burns, aged 36, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the ship “William” from Kinsale, Ireland
    • Ann Burns, aged 10, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the ship “William” from Kinsale, Ireland
    • … (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

    Burns Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

    • Mrs. A M Burns, who landed in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907
    • Alice M E Burns, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1907

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     Burns migration to Australia+

    Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

    Burns Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

    • Mr. John Burns, British Convict who was convicted in Stirling, Scotland for 14 years, transported aboard the “Earl Spencer” in May 1813, arriving in New South Wales, Australia ^{Mr. Francis Burns, English convict who was convicted in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the “Elizabeth” in May 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia Mr. Charles Burns, (Barns), Scottish convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the “Caledonia” on 5th July 1820, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen’s Land) John Burns, English convict from Surrey, who was transported aboard the “Asia” on April 1st, 1822, settling in New South Wales, Australia John Burns, English convict from Lancaster, who was transported aboard the “Asia” on April 1st, 1822, settling in New South Wales, Australia … (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)}

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     Burns migration to New Zealand+

    Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

    Burns Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

    • David Burns, who landed in Auckland, New Zealand in 1840
    • John Burns, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840
    • Mrs Burns, who landed in Nelson, New Zealand in 1841 aboard the ship Lord Auckland
    • Mr. Peter Burns, British settler arriving as the 1st detachment of Royal New Zealand Fencible Corps travelling from Tilbury, Essex aboard the ship “Ramillies” arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 6th August 1847 ^[14]
    • Rev. Thomas Burns, Scottish settler travelling from Greenock aboard the ship “Philip Laing” arriving in Otago, South Island, New Zealand on 15th April 1848 ^[14]
    • … (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

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    Historic Events for the Burns family+

    Empress of Ireland

    • Mr. Charles Burns, British Assistant Storekeeper from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland and survived the sinking ^{Flight 191}
      • Paula M Burns, American from San Diego, California, USA, aged 32, who worked aboard American Airlines Flight 191 and died in the crash ^[16]

      Halifax Explosion

      • Mr. John  Burns (1847-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the explosion ^{HMAS Sydney II}
        • Mr. John Reardon Burns (1913-1941), Australian Acting Stoker Petty Officer from Stawell, New South Wales, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking ^{HMS Hood}
          • Mr. Albert S Burns (b. 1913), English Able Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the sinking ^[19]

          HMS Prince of Wales

          • Mr. Donald Burns, British Stoker, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales and survived the sinking ^{HMS Repulse}
            • Mr. Gerrard Burns, British Leading Steward, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse and survived the sinking Mr. Thomas R Burns, Irish Leading Telegraphist from Ireland, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse and survived the sinking HMS Royal Oak
              • John Edward Burns (1911-1939), British Corporal with the Royal Marine aboard the HMS Royal Oak when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking [22]
              • Arthur Burns (d. 1939), British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking ^[22]

              Lady of the Lake

              • Miss Isabella Burns (b. 1813), Irish traveller from Fintonia, Ireland who sailed aboard the “Lady of the Lake” from Greenock, Scotland on 8th April 1833 to Quebec, Canada when the ship hit ice and sunk of the coast of Newfoundland on the 11th May 1833 and she died in the sinking
              • Miss Letitia Burns (b. 1811), Irish traveller from Fintonia, Ireland who sailed aboard the “Lady of the Lake” from Greenock, Scotland on 8th April 1833 to Quebec, Canada when the ship hit ice and sunk of the coast of Newfoundland on the 11th May 1833 and she died in the sinking
              • Mrs. Isabella Burns (b. 1783), Irish traveller from Fintonia, Ireland who sailed aboard the “Lady of the Lake” from Greenock, Scotland on 8th April 1833 to Quebec, Canada when the ship hit ice and sunk of the coast of Newfoundland on the 11th May 1833 and she died in the sinking

              RMS Lusitania

              • Mr. Peter Burns, English Trimmer from Liverpool, England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania and died in the sinking ^[23]
              • Mr. Joseph Burns, English Fireman from England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania and survived the sinking ^[23]
              • Mr. John James Burns, English Leading Fireman from Bootle, Lancashire, England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania and died in the sinking ^[23]

              RMS Titanic

              • Miss Mary Delia Burns (d. 1912), aged 17, Irish Third Class passenger from Kilmacowen, Sligo who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking ^[24]
              • Miss Elizabeth Margaret Burns, aged 41, American First Class passenger from Tuxedo Park, New York who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping in life boat 3 ^[24]

              SS Caribou

              • Mr. J. M. Burns, American passenger who was US Navy was travelling aboard the railway ferry “SS Caribou” when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, he died in the sinking

              USS Arizona

              • Mr. John Edward Burns, American Fireman First Class from Pennsylvania, USA working aboard the ship “USS Arizona” when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking ^[25]

              Winter Quarters coal mine

              • Mr. John Martin Burns (b. 1881), Scottish mine worker from Ayr, Scotland residing in Scofield, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion ^[26]
              • Mr. Ralph Burns (b. 1860), American mine worker from Scofield, Utah who worked in the Winter Quarters coal mine on 1st May 1900, when 10 of the 25lb kegs of black powder exploded; he died in the explosion ^[26]
     

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