William Boersch1

(c 1855 - )
FatherFrederick Boersch1 (c 1816 - 1886)
MotherElizabeth Colse1 (1823 - 1903)

Life Events

BirthWilliam Boersch was born circa 1855 in United States.
His family lived in Buffalo, New York, so this is a good possibility for his birthplace.1 
(with family) Residence-MovedThe family moved from the United States to Ontario about 1857, between the births of William and Frederick Christ. 
(with Parents) 1861 CensusWilliam Barch [sic] appeared on the 1861 Census of Preston Village, Waterloo County, Canada West with his parents. He was born in the United States, age 6 next birthday, Lutheran, and attended school.2 
(with Parents) 1871 CensusWilliam Boersch appeared on the 1871 Census of Preston, Waterloo County, Ontario with his parents. He was born in the United States, age 15 next birthday, Lutheran, and did not attend school, although his younger siblings did.1 
Last Edited1 Mar 2014

Citations

  1. [S1835] Online image of the 1871 Census for Canada (viewed at Ancestry.com), Ontario, South Waterloo (31), Preston (f), Page 59, Family 215.
  2. [S1836] Online image of the 1861 Census for Canada (viewed at Ancestry.com), Canada West, Waterloo County, Preston, Page 142.