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Father of the poet Robert Burns (1721–1784)
Burnes and Isabella Keith. He retained the spelling 'Burnes' throughout his life; however, his son favoured the Ayrshire spelling of 'Burns'. William
William_Burnes
Surname list
Burnes is an English surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alexander Burnes (1805–1841), Scottish explorer, military officer and diplomat
Burnes
American diplomat (born 1956)
William Joseph Burns (born April 11, 1956) is an American diplomat who served as the 8th director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) during the Biden
William_J._Burns_(diplomat)
Scottish poet and lyricist (1759–1796)
minister William Dalrymple. Burns went on to live in the cottage until Easter 1766, when he was seven years old. William Burnes sold the house and took the
Robert_Burns
Topics referred to by the same term
(disambiguation) William Burn (disambiguation) William Byrne (disambiguation) William Burnes (1721–1784), father of poet Robert Burns Burns (surname) This
William_Burns
Uncle of the poet Robert Burns (1719-1789)
Robert Burnes or Robert Burness (1719 – 3 January 1789) was a paternal uncle of the poet Robert Burns. He left the family farm of Clochnahill or Clokenhill
Robert_Burnes
Scottish explorer and diplomat (1805–1841)
it was first published in 1835. Burnes was born on 16 May 1805 in Montrose, Scotland, as the fourth son of James Burnes (1780–1852) the local provost,
Alexander_Burnes
Sister of Scottish poet Robert Burns
the Alloway Cottage in South Ayrshire to William Burnes and Agnes Broun. She did not adopt the spelling 'Burnes'. At the advanced age of forty-two, late
Agnes_Burns
Thatched cottage, open to the public as a museum in South Ayrshire, Scotland
Burns' father, William Burnes in 1757 and is a four-roomed clay and thatch cottage which has been fully restored to become part of the Robert Burns Birthplace
Burns_Cottage
Scottish architect (1789-1870)
William Burn FRSE (20 December 1789 – 15 February 1870) was a Scottish architect. He received major commissions from the age of 20 until his death at 81
William_Burn
American private investigator (1861–1932)
William John Burns (October 19, 1861 – April 14, 1932) was an American private investigator and law enforcement official. He was known as "America's Sherlock
William_J._Burns
American actor (1954–1990)
Stephan William Burns (November 14, 1954 – February 22, 1990; also credited as Stephan W. Burns, Stephen W. Burns, and Stephan Burns) was an American actor
Stephan_W._Burns
Educator and horticulturist
William Burns Paterson was an educator and horticulturist. He is chiefly known as an educational provider, being involved in establishing Alabama State
William_Burns_Paterson
Canadian lacrosse player
lacrosse tournament. "William Burns". Olympedia. Retrieved February 15, 2021. William Burns's profile at databaseOlympics William Burns's profile at Sports
William_Burns_(lacrosse)
Topics referred to by the same term
William Burn was an architect. William Burn may also refer to: William John Burn, Anglican colonial bishop William Wallace Allison Burn, aviator William
William_Burn_(disambiguation)
Mother of Robert Burns
Broun, Agnes Brown or Agnes Burnes (17 March 1732 – 14 January 1820), was the mother of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Agnes's father, Gilbert (1708–1774)
Agnes_Broun
Unmarried sister of the poet Robert Burns
Bolton Kirk family lair. Gilbert Burns had died, also aged 67, five years earlier in 1827. Her father, William Burnes, was 43 when Annabella was born and
Annabella_Burns
Scottish builder
Robert Burns. In addition, being married to Fanny (Frances) Burnes, he was also related to the poet through his father-in-law (Robert Burnes) 'Poor Uncle
Adam_Armour_(Robert_Burns)
Scottish missionary to China (1815 – 1868)
William Chalmers Burns (宾惠廉, 1 April 1815 – 4 April 1868) was a Scottish evangelist and missionary to China with the English Presbyterian Mission who originated
William_Chalmers_Burns
Son of the poet Robert Burns
William Nicol Burns (1791–1872) was the sixth child, third born and second surviving son born to the poet Robert Burns when he was 32 and his wife Jean
William_Nicol_Burns
Unmarried second youngest brother of the poet Robert Burns
Mossgiel Farm near Mauchline in 1784, after William's father William Burnes had died. At Mossgiel Farm William would have worked as a labourer like his brothers
William_Burns_(saddler)
US Army major general (1932–2021)
William Francis Burns (June 23, 1932 – June 5, 2021) was an American Army major general who later served as the Director of the Arms Control and Disarmament
William_F._Burns
Scottish farmer (1760–1827)
Armour Agnes Broun Agnes Burns (Sister) Elizabeth 'Betty' Burns (Niece) Isabella Burns (Sister) William Burnes Robert Burnes (1719–1789) Scotland portal
Gilbert_Burns_(farmer)
Topics referred to by the same term
William Burns Lindsay may refer to: William Burns Lindsay Jr. (1824–1872), Clerk of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada and the first Clerk
William_Burns_Lindsay
American sports announcer
Frederick William Burns (July 7, 1860 – June 21, 1923) was an American professional sports announcer. He is the earliest known sports announcer credited
Frederick_William_Burns
Association which celebrates Robert Burns and Scottish literature
(Captain) Burns Clubs Agnes Burns (sister) Elizabeth 'Betty' Burns (daughter) Gilbert Burns (Farmer) Isabella Burns (sister) William Burnes May Cameron
Irvine_Burns_Club
Robert Burns's most significant teacher or tutor and he was a friend of the Burnes family. He was born in 1747 and first taught Gilbert and Robert Burns in
John_Murdoch_(teacher)
Youngest sister of the poet Robert Burns
Isabella Begg. Jean Armour Robert Burnes Gilbert Burns (farmer) William Burnes Agnes Broun Elizabeth 'Betty' Burns Notes McQueen, Page 15 McQueen, Page
Isabella_Burns
Scottish doctor and surgeon in India
James Burnes, Freiherr Burnes de Montrose KH FRS (12 February 1801–19 September 1862) was a Scottish medical doctor and surgeon in India, who became physician-general
James_Burnes_(surgeon)
1777 manual of religious belief by William Burnes
by John Murdoch for William Burnes, Robert Burns's father. William had started to compose and compile the work before Robert Burns's birth and wrote the
A_Manual_of_Religious_Belief
1784 poem by Robert Burns
the English poet William Wordsworth adapted it in his Lines Written in Early Spring. The line is still broadly associated with Burns' poem. Celinscak
Man_Was_Made_to_Mourn
1907 murder in Cumberland, Maryland
William Burns was an African-American man who was lynched on October 6, 1907, in Cumberland, Maryland, for the alleged murder of white Cumberland police
Lynching_of_William_Burns
Scottish medical missionary
William Burns Thomson (1821 – April 29, 1893) was a Scottish medical missionary born in Kirriemuir, Scotland to Christian parents. Thomson dedicated his
William_Burns_Thomson
Drained freshwater loch in South Ayrshire, Scotland
Lochlea Lochlie or Lochlea, Robert Burns used both versions, became his home in 1777 when his father William Burnes moved here from Mount Oliphant. The
Lochlea,_South_Ayrshire
English football referee
William Burns (Born December 1952 – 23 August 2019), usually known as "Bill Burns", was an English football referee who officiated in the Football League
William_Burns_(referee)
Irish footballer (1902–1984)
William "Tosher" Burns (29 December 1902 – September 1984) was an Irish international footballer who played professionally in Ireland, England and the
Tosher_Burns
African-American man lynched in southern Illinois
William "Froggie" James, an African-American man, was lynched and mutilated on November 11, 1909, by a mob in Cairo, Illinois after he was charged with
Lynching of William "Froggie" James
Lynching_of_William_"Froggie"_James
sub-let the farm to Robert and Gilbert Burns in November 1783 for £90 a year. At this time when their father William Burnes was in litigation with David McLure
Gavin_Hamilton_(lawyer)
Private detective agency
The William J. Burns International Detective Agency was a private detective agency in the United States, which was operated by William J. Burns. Founded
William J. Burns International Detective Agency
William_J._Burns_International_Detective_Agency
Unmarried youngest brother of the poet Robert Burns
Robert Burnes (uncle) Gilbert Burns (farmer) (brother) William Burnes (father) Agnes Broun (mother) Annabella Burns (sister) Francis Wallace Burns (nephew)
John_Burns_(farmer)
Scottish painter, travel writer and explorer (1862–1939)
William Gordon Burn Murdoch (22 January 1862 – 19 July 1939) was a Scottish painter, travel writer and explorer. Murdoch travelled widely including India
William_Gordon_Burn_Murdoch
Canadian lawyer
William Burns Lindsay Jr. (1824–1872) was Clerk of the House of Commons of Canada, from 1867 to 1872. He served as the last Clerk of the Legislative Assembly
William_Burns_Lindsay_Jr.
daughter Marcia (Burnes) Van Ness, the wife of a John Peter Van Ness, inherited his estate. David Burnes was born about February 12, 1739. Burnes was the son
David_Burnes
Association which celebrates Robert Burns and Scottish literature
Scotland, Robert Burns. In addition to holding monthly meetings, the club has held a Burns supper celebration on the anniversary of Burns' birthday every
Burns_Club_of_Atlanta
American politician
William Wallace Burns (September 3, 1825 – April 19, 1892) was a career American soldier who served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, reaching
William_Wallace_Burns
Church in Edinburgh, Scotland
altered between 1829 and 1833 by William Burn and restored between 1872 and 1883 by William Hay with the support of William Chambers. Chambers hoped to make
St_Giles'_Cathedral
Association which celebrates Robert Burns and Scottish literature
Blair Agnes Broun (mother) Agnes Burns (Oldest sister) Isabella Burns (Youngest sister) Robert Burnes (uncle) William Burnes (father) May Cameron Mary Campbell
Robert_Burns_World_Federation
Royal residence in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
commission, William Burn sought an interview with the prince, apparently to complain that Smith previously had plagiarised his work; however, Burn was unsuccessful
Balmoral_Castle
William Burns (1809–1876) was a Scottish lawyer, early Chartist, historian and nationalist who was one of the prime movers in the campaign to create the
William Burns (Scottish historian)
William_Burns_(Scottish_historian)
1909 bronze statue of Scottish bard Robert Burns in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Robert Burns, familiarly known the world over as "Bobbie Burns". — J.V. Quarles, Speech at Unveiling Ceremony for Burns Statue, June 26, 1909 William Grant
Statue of Robert Burns (Milwaukee)
Statue_of_Robert_Burns_(Milwaukee)
Manor house located in Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England
two of the leading architects of Victorian England, Anthony Salvin and William Burn and consulted a third, Edward Blore, during its construction. Its architecture
Harlaxton_Manor
Tower on the summit of Abbey Craig in Scotland
begun in Glasgow in 1851 by Rev Charles Rogers, who was joined by William Burns. Burns took sole charge from around 1855 following Rogers' resignation.
Wallace_Monument
Suburb and former village in Scotland
poem Tam o' Shanter, and are presently tourist attractions. Burns's father, William Burnes, is buried in the Auld Kirk. To add a "ghostly" appearance to
Alloway
William Burns Glynn (1923, Manchester – 24 February 2014, Lima) was a British engineer and researcher of the Pre-Columbian era in Peru, noted for his
William_Burns_Glynn
Scottish master mason (1731-1798)
wife's family had been stone-masons for several generations. William Burnes, Robert Burns' cousin, was apprenticed to James Armour. James was an adherent
James_Armour_(master_mason)
Christianity portal William Pelham Burn (3 September 1859 – 2 September 1901) was Archdeacon of Norfolk from 1900 until his death. Pelham Burn was born in Paddington
William_Pelham_Burn
Surname
Verdict of Twelve Burnes, a page with people named "Burnes" Berns (surname), a page with people with the given surname "Berns" Governor Burns (disambiguation)
Burns_(surname)
Heir apparent to the British throne (born 1982)
William, Prince of Wales (William Arthur Philip Louis; born 21 June 1982), is the heir apparent to the British throne. He is the elder son of King Charles III
William,_Prince_of_Wales
English cricketer (1883–1916)
William Beaumont Burns (29 August 1883 – 7 July 1916) was an English cricketer who played more than 200 first-class matches in the early 20th century,
William_Burns_(cricketer)
Australian rugby league footballer (born 1998)
William Burns (born 20 November 1998) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Cronulla-Sutherland
Billy_Burns_(rugby_league)
British civil servant (1793–1841)
relations between the British and Afghans. Burnes was murdered on 2 November 1841; and under the elderly General William Elphinstone, who was also injured in
William_Hay_Macnaghten
This article lists the episodes of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, an American situation comedy television series that ran for eight seasons (1950–58)
List of The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show episodes
List_of_The_George_Burns_and_Gracie_Allen_Show_episodes
King of the United Kingdom from 1830 to 1837
William IV (William Henry; 21 August 1765 – 20 June 1837) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover from 26 June
William_IV
Stately home near Liverpool, England
castellations and extended further in about 1820 to designs by John Foster, William Burn (who provided a boathouse and bridges in the park) and other architects
Knowsley_Hall
Scottish publisher
Religious Belief with Biographical Preface'. The first published edition of William Burnes 'Manual' in a limited edition of 600 copies. The 'Preface' seems to
James_McKie_(publisher)
Scottish ship owner (1829–1901)
enlarged and remodelled in Scottish Baronial style by Robert William Billings. In 1878, John Burns and his wife accompanied several other people, including
John Burns, 1st Baron Inverclyde
John_Burns,_1st_Baron_Inverclyde
Scottish castle in South Ayrshire
family were also involved in reducing the rent of William Burnes, father of the poet Robert Burns. The Hamiltons of Sundrum were heavily involved in
Sundrum_Castle
Church in Alloway
scene of the witches' dance in the poem "Tam o' Shanter" by Robert Burns. William Burnes, father of the poet, is buried in the graveyard together with his
Alloway_Auld_Kirk
the University of Glasgow (born 1700) 13 February – William Burnes, farmer, father of Robert Burns (born 1721) 10 August – Allan Ramsay, portrait painter
1784_in_Scotland
American politician
William Louden Burns (January 24, 1913 – January 11, 2005) was born in Amityville, Suffolk County, Long Island, New York, on January 24, 1913. He was an
William_L._Burns
English playwright and poet (1564–1616)
William Shakespeare (c. 23 April 1564 – 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the
William_Shakespeare
American artist and designer
Tapp married William Burns, and the couple moved to Los Angeles with their infant daughter in 1953. William Burns died in 1986. Burns's first job in Los
Harriet_Burns
Historic house in Illinois, United States
The Dr. William Burns House is a historic house at 201 N. Franklin Avenue in Polo, Illinois. The house was built in 1854 for Dr. William Burns, Polo's
Dr._William_Burns_House
well aware of the legal dispute over Lochlie Farm rents, etc. between William Burnes and his landlord David McLure and waded in with his own views: Not satisfied
Alexander_Tait_(poet)
Scottish architect
Robert Burn (1752–1815) was a Scottish architect. He was father to the architect William Burn. He was born in 1752 in Jessfield House between Newhaven
Robert_Burn_(architect)
First love and muse of poet Robert Burns
to have met when William Burnes hired some extra help to bring in the harvest while they were at nearby Mount Oliphant Farm and Burns came to be paired
Nelly_Kilpatrick
American evangelical minister (born 1979)
held since 2011. Burns lost during the first round, receiving 2.48% of the vote. In 2022, Burns unsuccessfully challenged incumbent William Timmons in the
Mark_Burns_(pastor)
Surname list
Henry Burn (1875–1949), British politician Wendy Burn (born 1958), British psychiatrist William Burn (1789–1870), Scottish architect William Pelham Burn (1859–1901)
Burn_(surname)
British sculptor
William Burns Pye (born 1938) is a British sculptor known particularly for his water sculptures. Pye is the son of Sir David Randall Pye FRS, a mechanical
William_Pye_(sculptor)
1774 song by Robert Burns
to have met when William Burnes hired some extra help to bring in the harvest while they were at nearby Mount Oliphant Farm and Burns came to be paired
Handsome_Nell
1920 mass violence in Florida, U.S.
African American-owned buildings and residences in northern Ocoee were burned to the ground. Other African Americans living in southern Ocoee were later
Ocoee_massacre
19th-century architectural style
Among architects of the Scots baronial style in the Victorian era were William Burn and David Bryce. Romanticism in Scotland coincided with the development
Scottish baronial architecture
Scottish_baronial_architecture
American politician and businessman (born 1973)
William D. Burns (born August 22, 1973 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American politician and businessman, a former member of the Chicago City Council, representing
William_D._Burns
Courted by Robert Burns (1762–1823)
his father, William Burnes, sat up to let him in and administer a rebuke to his son. William enquired of his son where he had been, and Burns, by way of
Alison_Begbie
Historic house in Florida, United States
The William J. Burns House is a historic house located at 47 South Washington Drive in Sarasota, Florida. It is locally significant as an excellent example
William_J._Burns_House
Human settlement in Scotland
workers, Josey Smith, composed the following lines :- Robert Burns' father William Burnes worked on the Fairlie Estate as a gardener for two years before
Old_Rome,_South_Ayrshire
Racial violence in Omaha, Nebraska, United States
that we enjoy today. When I discovered that William Brown was buried in a pauper's grave, I did not want William Brown to be forgotten. I wanted him to have
Omaha_race_riot_of_1919
Jewish-American lynching victim (1884–1915)
detained. In May, the detective William J. Burns traveled to Atlanta to offer further assistance in the case. However, his Burns Agency withdrew from the case
Leo_Frank
Monument in Dorchester Square
The Robert Burns Memorial (French: Monument à Robert Burns), created by sculptor George Anderson Lawson, is a monument located at Dorchester Square in
Robert Burns Memorial (Montreal)
Robert_Burns_Memorial_(Montreal)
Monument in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
the council later stated that it did not intend to do so. Designed by William Burn, the column is modelled after Trajan's Column in Rome. Robert Stevenson
Melville_Monument
American entertainer (1896–1996)
In 1938, Paramount producer and managing director William LeBaron was planning a vehicle for Burns and Allen to team with established star Bing Crosby
George_Burns
Public university in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
began ASU's history as a "teachers' college." The second president, William Burns Paterson, was appointed in 1878. He is honored as a founder of Alabama
Alabama_State_University
American actor and historian
where he attended Beverly Hills High School. He attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia for a year before he transferred to
Michael_Burns_(actor)
2020 murder in Georgia, U.S.
father, Gregory McMichael, were armed in one vehicle. Their neighbor, William "Roddie" Bryan, was in another vehicle. After overtaking Arbery, Travis
Murder_of_Ahmaud_Arbery
United States Army general (1820–1891)
William Tecumseh Sherman (/tɪˈkʌmsə/ tih-KUM-sə; February 8, 1820 – February 14, 1891) was an American businessman, author, and United States Army general
William_Tecumseh_Sherman
United States Army general
William Burns Caldwell III (July 20, 1925 – March 17, 2013) was a United States Army general who retired as the Fifth United States Army commanding general
William_B._Caldwell_III
Castle in Moray, Scotland
Gordon of Clan Gordon, the 3rd Marquess of Huntly. In 1824 the architect William Burn was commissioned to convert it into a mansion house in the Scots Baronial
Brodie_Castle
Victorian house in Buckinghamshire, England
rebuilding undertaken by William Burn for Charles Grenfell in 1855–1860. In the early 20th century, the court was home to William Grenfell and his wife Ettie
Taplow_Court
Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland
him after he sent me his account, so he and I are quits!" Both William and John Burn, his sons, were also eminent architects. John is also buried here
Old_Calton_Burial_Ground
1927 United States Supreme Court case
Burns v. United States, 274 U.S. 328 (1927), was a United States Supreme Court decision centered around William Burns' arrest in California while acting
Burns_v._United_States
WILLIAM BURNES
WILLIAM BURNES
Male
Scottish
 Pet form of Scottish Gaelic Uilleam, WILLIE means "will-helmet." Compare with another form of Willie.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Gilliam.
Female
English
English variant spelling of Roman Latin Jillian, GILLIAN means "descended from Jupiter (Jove)."
Male
English
English form of Norman French Willelm, WILLIAM means "will-helmet."
Boy/Male
German American English
Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William...
Female
Scottish
Variant spelling of Scottish Lilias, LILLIAS means "lily."
Female
English
Short form of English Lillian, LILLIA means "lily."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of William, from a central French form in which W is replaced by G.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean American French Teutonic English German
Henry VI, 2' Sir John Stanley. 'Henry VI, Part III' Sir William Stanley. 'As You Like It' A...
Male
English
 Variant spelling of English Killeen, KILLIAN means "little warrior." Compare with another form of Killian.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, German, Swiss
Will Helmet; Resolute Protector; Will; Son of William
Male
Scottish
Scottish Gaelic form of German Wilhelm, UILLEAM means "will-helmet."
Male
German
 Variant spelling of German Kilian, KILLIAN means "little warrior." Compare with another form of Killian.
Male
English
 Pet form of English William, WILLIE means "will-helmet." Compare with another form of Willie.
Boy/Male
German
Form of William; Resolute Protector
Male
Irish
Irish Gaelic form of German Wilhelm, UILLIAM means "will-helmet."
Boy/Male
Irish
cille means “â€associated with the church.â€â€ One St. Cillian left Ireland in about 650 AD with eleven companions and carried out his missionary work in the Rhine region of Germany where he became Bishop of Wurzburg after converting the local lord, Duke Gosbert of Wurzburg, to Christianity. Later Duke Gosbert married Geilana, his brother’s widow and Cillian declared the marriage invalid. While Gosbert was away on a military expedition, Geilana had Cillian beheaded when she found that Gosbert was going to leave her because their marriage was forbidden by the Church. The city of Wurzburg still celebrates a festival of mystery plays each year, known as Killianfest.
Boy/Male
German Teutonic Dutch
Will-helmet. Famous Bearers: poet and playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) and William...
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Lilian, LILLIAN means "lily."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Gilliam, which is itself a variant of William.
WILLIAM BURNES
WILLIAM BURNES
Girl/Female
Hindu
New, ***
Male
Egyptian
, a priest of Amen.
Male
Welsh
Variant spelling of Welsh Glyn, GLYNN means "valley."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
The Man for Truth.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Drifting about, Revolution
Boy/Male
Indian
Proportionate
Boy/Male
Sikh
Soft, Gentle
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Intelligent
Girl/Female
Tamil
Desire, Wish
Girl/Female
British, English
Elf Power
WILLIAM BURNES
WILLIAM BURNES
WILLIAM BURNES
WILLIAM BURNES
WILLIAM BURNES
v. t.
Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous; consenting; complying; ready.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Will
a.
Willing; ready to agree or consent.
v. t.
Received of choice, or without reluctance; submitted to voluntarily; chosen; desired.
a.
Willing to receive counsel or follow advice.
a.
Of or relating to Sir William Herschel; as, the Herschelian telescope.
v. t.
Spontaneous; self-moved.
a.
Capable of being appeased or pacified; ready or willing to be pacified; willing to forgive or condone.
a.
Affording entrance; receptive; yielding; willing; open; prompt.
n.
The power of willing or determining; will.
n.
Willing acceptance.
a.
Willing to yield or submit; responsive; tractable.
adv.
Willing; disposed.
n.
Alt. of Willywaw
a.
Content; easy in mind; satisfied; quiet; willing.
n.
Any book printed by William Caxton, the first English printer.
n.
A dam or mound to obstruct a water course, and raise the water to a height sufficient to turn a mill wheel.
n.
One who works at a willying machine.
a.
Not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant; as, an unwilling servant.
n.
A girl; esp., a wanton; a gill.