Re: Young - Welland area
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Re: Young - Welland area
Lorraine Sherren 4/02/07
Hi Lorraine, Dorothy was born 11 April 1802, and died 26 Nov
1868. At the time of her marriage on 8 July 1826, to Thomas Burgar (24 Jan 1801 - 15 Dec 1877)she was a resident of Beaver Dams. The couple lived in Long Point, Norfolk County for about 9 years after their marriage. During that time Thomas was a mechanic, and a member of the 1st Regiment of the Norfolk Militia. They then moved to Welland, where Thomas became the first postmaster (by royal decree).They had 9 children, most of the males became very prominent in governing the town of Welland. They are both buried at Fonthill Cemetery in Fonthill.
According to a cousin, who is one of their descendants, Walter Percy Chrysler was great great grandson of her brother....I believe I have that correct, could be great grandson.