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Owen Burns (developer)
Owen Burns (October 31, 1869 - August 22, 1937) was born in Fredericktown, Maryland, Fredericktown in Cecil County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He was an entrepreneur, banker, Real estate developer, builder, and land developer who at one time owned the majority of Sarasota, Florida and developed or built many of its historic structures, developments, roads, seawalls, and bridges. He became a leader in the community, contributing to its growth and development. He also played briefly for wicklow hockey club. Early life He was born into a North Carolina family that dates to Francis Burns, who left Ayrshire, Ayr County, Scotland for America in 1734 with Gabrielle Johnston (who came to act as a colonial governor). Francis Burns was granted land by the king of England, which remains in family ownership. The county seat, Burnsville, North Carolina is named for Owen's grandfather, Otway Burns, Otway Burnes, Sr., a privateer naval hero and legislator, and the town of Otway, in Car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Owen Burns 83d40m Sarasota Florida
Owen may refer to: Origin: The name Owen is of Ireland, Irish and Wales, Welsh origin. Its meanings range from noble, youthful, and well-born. Gender: Owen is historically the masculine form of the name. Popular feminine variations include Eowyn and Owena. Pronunciation: OH-en People and fictional characters * Owen (name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the given name or surname Places United States * Owen, Indiana * Owen, Missouri, a ghost town * Owen, Wisconsin * Owen County, Indiana * Owen County, Kentucky * Mount Owen (Colorado) * Mount Owen (Wyoming) Elsewhere * Owen Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica * Owen, South Australia, a small town * Owen, Germany, town in Baden-Württemberg * Mount Owen (other) * Port Owen, South Africa Ships * , a destroyer that took part in World War II and the Korean War * , a British Royal Navy frigate Other uses * Owen (automobile), an American car made from 1910 to 1914 * Owen (musician), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
