Rowan Sir William
Born in Ireland, 1789. Entered the army as ensign,
1783; saw service in various parts of the world, including Spain,
France, and North America; secretary to Lord Seaton in Canada,
1832-1839; major-general, 1846; Commander-in-chief of the forces in
British North America, 1849-1855; administrator of the government for a
short time during the absence of Lord Elgin. =Bib.=: Morgan, Cel. Can.