William Fiegehen was stationed with the British Garrison in Lower Canada and later on Drummond Island on Lake Huron, Upper Canada. He received a grant of land in appreciation for military service of the 200 acres on Lot 16 Conc 13, West Gwillimbury in 1837.
William was born 7 Dec 1798 in London, England, and his wife’s name was Mary Ann née Caton. Their children were:
- Sarah
- Mary Ann
- John George
- William
- Joseph
- Mariah
- Amelia
- Isabella
- James
- Charles Henry
- Thomas
- Martha Ellen
- Hannah Sophia
- Jane Elizabeth
William died 2 Aug 1873 and Mary Ann died 27 Oct 1879. They are both buried at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Cemetery at Coulson’s Hill West Gwillimbury.
As an Officer, as he received a grant of 200 acres in West Gwillimbury but do not know what rank.