Person:William Burrows (21)

Name and Relationships

Name: William E Burrows. Source is his 1862 marriage registration. Some trees on Ancestry.ca show his name as William Edward Burrows but I have not been able to confirm this.

Parents: Thomas and Mary Burrows. Source is his 1862 marriage registration.

Spouse: Theresa Stewart. Source is his 1862 marriage registration.

Personal History

1840 - Birth: William E Burrows was born about 1840 in England. Source is his 1862 marriage registration.

1862 - Marriage: William E Burrows 24, born in England about 1838 and residing in Blenheim Township, Oxford County married Theresa (incorrectly spelled Theressa) Stewart 22, born in Ireland about 1840 and residing in Colborne Twp, 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, Goderich, Huron, Ontario.

1891 - Census: On April 27, 1891, William Burrows (incorrectly spelled Burroughs) 54, Seed agent (indistinct), was living in the Town of Goderich, Huron County, with his wife, Theresa (indistinct spelling) Burrows (incorrectly spelled Burroughs) 47, born in Ireland, 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, William Burrows 65, Seed Agent, was living in the Town of Goderich, Huron County, with his wife, Theresa (incorrectly spelled Thresa) Burrows 58, 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.

1907 - Death and Burial: William Burrows 71, Grain Dealer, died on April 19, 1907 in the Town of Goderich, Huron County, Ontario. His death registration listed his residence as Town of Goderich. He was married and was born in England. Cause of death was pulmonary tuberculosis. Informant was Alex Taylor. He was buried in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, Ontario. Source is his 1907 death registration, Goderich, Huron, Ontario. He was buried in Maitland Cemetery, Goderich, Huron County, Ontario.

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.