In 1918, Burns is 19 and living in Cashmere. He was born April 15, 1899 and is a student. He works at the Cashmere Law Co., and lists his father as his nearest relative. He is medium height and build, with blue eyes and brown hair.

In 1930, Burns and Fern live on Cedar Street in Casa Grande, Arizona. They rent for $15, and don’t have a radio. He is 30 and she is 28, and they were married at 25 and 23. Fern is also from Minnesota. Burns is a radio salesman.