Brief Life History of Howard John
When Howard John Birney was born on 27 September 1907, in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, his father, George Russell Birney, was 39 and his mother, Kezia McIlwaine, was 39. He married Mary Wallace Thompson on 7 October 1935, in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States in 1940. He died on 25 December 2003, in Atlantic City, Atlantic, New Jersey, United States, at the age of 96, and was buried in Philadelphia Monthly Meeting, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Howard John? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (13)
- Howard J Burney in household of George Burney, "United States Census, 1910"
- Howard John Birney, "Pennsylvania, Philadelphia City Births, 1860-1906"
- Howard John Birney, "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950"
Spouse and Children
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
1908 · The Bureau of Investigation is formed
Known as the National Bureau of Criminal Identification, The Bureau of Investigation helped agencies across the country identify different criminals. President Roosevelt instructed that there be an autonomous investigative service that would report only to the Attorney General.
1911
The Standard Oil Company had reached a point of almost complete monopoly, managing over 90% of oil flows in the United States. The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey was a large, integrated association that produced, transported, refined, and marketed the product. In 1911, the Supreme Court declared that the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey was in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. As a result, it was split into 34 smaller companies.
1932
Amelia Earhart completes first solo nonstop transatlantic flight by a woman.
Name Meaning
Scottish: habitational name from a place in Morayshire, recorded in the 13th century as Brennach, probably from Gaelic braonach ‘damp place’. See also Birnie .
Irish and Scottish: from Mac Biorna, see Burney .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.