1864 and 1879: William Peers

William Peers, East Oxford

Born in Lancashire England, on July 4, 1806, William Peers lived at Concession 2, Lot 20 East Oxford Township. He would serve as Reeve of East Oxford Township from 1863 to 1866 and again from 1874 – 1880. He was elected Warden in 1864 and 1879. He would pass away on March 27, 1895 at the age of 88 years and was buried at the Anglican Cemetery in Woodstock