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Burrows Family History
Burrows Genealogy & Family TreeBurrows is an English name from Hampshire, England. It comes from the Old English beorg which means "hill" and referred to a family who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--John de Burhus--was recorded in 1440. The family motto is Animo et fide which means "By courage and faith."
Other spellings of the name include "Burrowes," "Burroughs," "Burroughes," and "Burgh." Notable people with the surname include American television director James Burrows (Cheers, Will & Grace, Taxi), English actress Saffron Burrows (The Bank Job, Troy, Deep Blue Sea), and American actor Darren E. Burrows (Northern Exposure, Amistad, Cry-Baby). The first Burrows to come to America was John Burrows in Virginia in 1623.
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Burrows Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Henry J Burrows -- --, 1860 July 0, 1902
- Ann Burrows -- --, 1720 March 0, 1796 England
- Hester Mary Burrows -- --, 1663 October 15, 1706
- Harold Douglas Burrows -- --, 1944 December 23, 1944 Nova Scotia
- Robert Burrows -- --, 1681 May 26, 1752 Connecticut
Burrows Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Samuel Burrows -- --, 1679 December 0, 1759 Connecticut
- Mary Burrows -- --, 1672 November 12, 1723 Connecticut
- Frederick Burrows -- --, 1832 October 0, 1904
- Sarah Burrows -- --, 1809 July 27, 1856
- Emma Burrows -- --, 1820 January 31, 1905
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