Otway Burns | |
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| North Carolina General Assembly | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 's Carteret County district | |
| In office 1821 – (served 7 terms) | |
| North Carolina Senate | |
| In office 4 terms – [date?] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1775 Queen's Creek, near Swansboro, North Carolina |
| Died | August 25, 1850 |
| Spouse(s) | Joanna Grant, m. 1809, d. 1814; Jane Hall, m. 1814 |
| Relations | Grandson, Walter Francis Burns |
| Children | Son, Owen, Daughter, Harriet Hall Burns (Born: February 28, 1827) |
| Occupation | Privateer, shipbuilder, politician, businessman |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Privateer |
| Rank | Captain |
| Commands | Snap Dragon |
| Wars | War of 1812 |
Otway Burns (c. 1775 – August 25, 1850) was an American privateer during the War of 1812 and later, a North Carolina State Senator.