Who was Peter Westbrook?

Peter Westbrook (1804–1883) was born in Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada and died in Cainsville, Brant, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peter Westbrook 1804–1883

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Nov 1804 · Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada

Died 01 Dec 1883 · Cainsville, Brant, Ontario, Canada

Father Major John Johann Westbrook

Mother Elizabeth Gage

Siblings Alexander Westbrook, Andrew W Westbrook, Dolly Or Polly Westbrook, Elizabeth Westbrook, Hester Davis Westbrook, James Westbrook, John Westbrook, Katharine Jane Westbrook, Lany Lana Westbrook, Levi Westbrook, Lydia Adeline Westbrook Starr, Mary Westbrook, Mordecai Westbrook, Phoebe Westbrook, Sarah Westbrook

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Immediate Family

Parents

Major John Johann Westbrook

Elizabeth Gage

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Children

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Biography

In 1804, Peter Westbrook entered the world in Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada, born to major john johann westbrook and elizabeth gage. Peter Westbrook passed away in 1883 in Cainsville, Brant, Ontario, Canada.

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Birth of Peter Westbrook in Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada

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1883

Death of Peter Westbrook in Cainsville, Brant, Ontario, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Westbrook

This ancestor line traces from Deerpark, Orange, New York, USA (1770) to Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada (1804) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peter Westbrook (1804–1883) was born in Brantford, Brant, Ontario, Canada and died in Cainsville, Brant, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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