Early Life and Times of Boone County, Indiana, published May 1877, republished 1974

ANDREW BURNS This pioneer was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, July 18,
1820. Came to Boone County in the year 1850. First settled in Clinton Township, where
he has since resided, and where he owns a fine farm, made by his own hands. He has fine
buildings; takes delight in following his chosen profession; is a sterling Democrat of the
Jeffersonian style. His companion in life was formerly Nancy Laurence, daughter of John
R. and Jane Laurence. Mr. And Mrs. B. were married June 22,1854. The following are
the names of their children: Mary J., died aged ten years, and is buried in Salem
Cemetery, in Clinton Township; John F., lives at home; Eliza A., married to Emsly
Ham; William C., married to Fannie Rouse, reside in Clinton Township; Oliver L., lives
at home. Two of their children died in infancy, and are buried in Salem Cemetery. Both
Mr. And Mrs. Burns belong to the Presbyterian church. Mr. B.’s parents’ names were
William and Isabella, who were early settlers in Clinton Township, and are buried in
Salem Cemetery. Mrs. B.’s parents are buried in Robinson Cemetery, in Center
Township.

BURNS LAURENCE HAM ROUSE