Donegal Township near West Alexander in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Alexander Burns/Jane Carroll Burns
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023
1. Alexander Burns/Jane Carroll Burns Marker
Died January 12, 1826, Age 87
Jane Carroll Burns
His wife, died September 22, 1838, Age 78
The remains of Alexander and Jane Carroll Burns which formerly laid in the old Seceder Graveyard at West Alexander, that has since become a playground for the children of an adjacent school, were transferred August 27, 1946 to this Reed family lot by Robert J. Reed, a great grandson, this is most fitting as Jane Burns Reed, a granddaughter, and eight other descendants rest here.
Alexander Burns was a hero of two wars, the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, he was captured by the Indians, escaped after three years, and soon enlisted in the American Army, First Pennsylvania Regiment Continental Line, August 15, 1778.
Other Burns descendants, in tribute to the memory of their revered ancestors, have placed this tablet here to give more permanency to the information.
Lucetta Burns, President
Helen Burns Wilson, Secretary
Mary Burns Laird, Treasurer
Erected by Burns Descendants.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism
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Location. 40° 6.589′ N, 80° 30.49′ W. Marker is near West Alexander, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is in Donegal Township. Marker can be reached from North Liberty Road north of National Road (U.S. 40), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in West Alexander Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 North Liberty Road, West Alexander PA 15376, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Revolutionary War Soldier (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.4 miles away); General Lafayette (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Revolutionary War Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Miller’s Blockhouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ohio County / State of Pennsylvania (approx. ¾ mile away in West Virginia). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Alexander.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, May 5, 2023
2. Alexander Burns/Jane Carroll Burns Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 93 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2023, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
