Joseph was born August 8, 1788 in Staffordshire, England to John Burgess and Mary Cain. He was baptized August 17, 1788 in Audley Parish, Staffordshire, England. Joseph was a Goldsmith by trade
Ruth Davison "Descendants of John Burgess". rdavison@telus.net.
US/CAN filem #1058951.
Information from Louisa Yuill Burgess, letter dated March 13, 1910, Old Barns, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, written to her niece Louisa (Burgess) Rath.
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