 In 1900, he remained in Holyoke, residing with his mother (Bridget Burns) and sister (Margaret Parker); he was employed at that time as a cigar dealer.In 1910 and 1920, Burns was still living in Holyoke with his sister, Margaret Parker.He was employed in 1910 as a bookkeeper at a cigar store and in 1920 as the proprietor of a cigar and tobacco retail store.