Francis Henry Burrows was born at Antrim in about 1839.
On 27 February 1869, Francis Henry Burrows, a corporal in the 63rd Regiment of Foot, married Susan Maria Purchase, the daughter of Thomas and Grace Purchase of Hardington. The wedding took place at St Mark, Kennington, and they both gave their address gave his address as Clapham Road.
When they married, they already had a daughter, Maria Grace, who was probably born at Hardington. She was registered in the Yeovil district and baptised at Hardington as if her parents were married. Francis probably made Susan pregnant and then got posted overseas, which prevented him from marrying her sooner.
Their second child and fifth child were also baptised at Hardington: Susan Juvernar on 28 August 1870 and Henry Thomas on 15 January 1882.
Two children were born in India: Susan Maria in about 1875 and Annie in about 1878.
Two children were born in Antrim: Francis Henry in about 1885 and Florence in about 1886.
In June 1881, Francis applied for a pension while living at or near Yeovil. He was then a sergeant with the 63rd foot, aged 41, worn out by service and climate.
By March 1911, Francis and Susan lived at 17 Peveril Street, Cromac, Antrim. In April 1911, they lived at 71 Rodin Street, Antrim.
Henry died on 28 November 1912; Susan died on 6 December 1919.