Whelen Elbert Burns, 1877 - 1940

Photographed as an older man, very likely in the 1920's or 30's based on his clothes and the Art Deco style of the photo card border

Photographed as a young man, very likely before 1900 (unable to determine what the sash is for)


b. 5 Sept 1877, Laurens County, South Carolina
d. 22 Sept 1940, Enoree, Greenville County, South Carolina
m. Letha Davis, 18 Mar 1900, Enoree, SC

buried: 23 Sep 1940, Graceland Cemetery, Greenville County, SC

Cause of death: angina pectoris

Physical description: medium height and build, brown hair, blue eyes

listed as 'William' Elbert Burns on his WW1 Draft Card

Census: 30 Apr 1910
Laurens Township, Laurens County, SC
age 33, head of household, carder at cotton mill

Census: 30 Jan 1920
Greenville Township, Greenville County, SC
age 42, head of household, reverser in cotton mill