Person:Theresa Stewart (1)

Name and Relationships

Name: Theresa Stewart. Source is her grave marker.

Parents: Edward Stewart and Ann Stewart. Source is Theresa's 1862 marriage registration. Her 1920 death registration listed Edward Stewart and Unknown Black (info from her son-in-law).

Spouse: William E Burrows. Source is their 1862 marriage registration and grave marker in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, Huron County, Ontario.

Siblings: Maria Stewart, Robert Stewart, Charles Stewart, James Stewart, Elizabeth Stewart, Jane Stewart, Thomas Stewart, George Stewart

Residential History

Born in Ireland.

Before she married in 1862, she was living in Colborne Township, Huron County, Ontario.

1891 - Living in the Town of Goderich, Huron County, Ontario.

1920 - Died in Town of Goderich

Personal History

1840 - Birth: There is some doubt about the birth date for Theresa Stewart. Her 1920 death registration listed her birth year as 1840. The 1901 census listed her birth as May 5, 1942. Her inferred birth year in her 1862 marriage registration was about 1840 and in the 1891 census as about 1843. In the 1911 census her birth was listed as May 1840.

1855 - Immigration: Theresa Stewart immigrated from Ireland to Canada in 1855. Source is 1901 Census of Canada.

1861 - CENSUS = WHERE IS SHE?

1862 - Marriage: Theresa (incorrectly spelled Theressa) Stewart 22, born in Ireland and residing in Colborne Twp, married William E Burrows 24, born in England and residing in Blenheim Township, Oxford County, on May 9, 1862. The marriage registration listed her parents as Edward Stewart and Ann Stewart. His parents were listed as Thomas and Mary Burrows. Witness was Robert Pentt, Wawanosh Twp., Huron, Ontario. Source is their 1862 marriage registration.

1871 CENSUS - Did not locate her in the 1871 census for the Town of Goderich

1881 CENSUS - Did not locate her in the 1881 census for the Town of Goderich.

1891 - Census: On April 27, 1891 Theresa (indistinct spelling) Burrows (incorrectly spelled Burroughs) 47, born in Ireland, was living in the Town of Goderich, Huron County, with her husband, William Burrows (incorrectly spelled Burroughs) 54, Seed agent (indistinct), and their children: Jenny? (indistinct) 23, Margaret 20 and Thomas 18. Source is 1891 Census of Canada, Town of Goderich, Huron West District, Ontario, Page 46.

1901 - Census: On April 10, 1901, Theresa (incorrectly spelled Thresa) Burrows 58, was living in the Town of Goderich, Huron County, with her husband, William Burrows 65, Seed Agent, and their children: Thomas 30, born on April 29, 1870, and Maggie 28, born on March 5, 1873. The census listed Theresa's birth as May 5, 1842 in Ireland and William's birth as February 5, 1836 in England. Theresa was listed as immigrating in 1855 and William in 1848. Source is 1901 Census of Canada, Town of Goderich, Huron West District, Ontario.

1906 - Death of Husband: On April 19, 1907, Theresa's husband, William Burrows 71, Grain Dealer, died in the Town of Goderich, Huron County, Ontario. He was buried in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, Ontario. Source is William's 1907 death registration, Goderich, Huron, Ontario.

1901 CENSUS - WHERE IS SHE?

1911 - Census: In 1911, Theresa (incorrectly spelled Teresa) Burrows 71, widow, born in May 1840 in Ireland, was living in the Town of Goderich, Huron County, with her son, Thomas 38, single, Labourer at a cemetery, born in September 1872. Source is 1911 Census of Canada, Town of Goderich, Huron West District, Ontario. NOTE: No year of immigration was listed for Theresa as she was incorrectly listed as being born in Ontario.

1920 - Death and Burial: Theresa Burrows 80, widow, died on April 13, 1920 in the Town of Goderich, Huron County, Ontario. She had resided at her place of death for 30 years. In the death registration, her father was listed as Edward Stewart and her mother Unknown Black. She was born in 1840 in Ireland. Informant was B. C. Cummings? (indistinct), Son-in-law, Goderich, Ontario. Cause of death was influenza with cerebral hemorrhage contributory. She was buried at Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, on April 15, 1920. Source is Theresa's 1920 death registration.

Grave Marker: In loving memory of WILLIAM BURROWS 1836-1907 THERESA STEWART, his wife 1840-1920 MARGARET, dau. of the above 1869-1908 THOMAS EDWARD son of the above 1872-1918. Maitland Cemetery, Goderich Township, Huron County, Ontario.