His son Nathaniel Burrows was also a businessman. He opened the first general store in the town. He received the contract for construction of the West Branch Canal in this section of Lycoming County. Nathaniel Burrows influenced the routing of the canal so that it ran closer to the town and his businesses. Montoursville was incorporated as a borough on February 19, 1850.
his son nathaniel burrows was also a businessman he opened the first general store in the town he received the contract for construction of the west branch canal in this section of lycoming county nathaniel burrows influenced the routing of the canal so that it ran closer to the town and his businesses montoursville was incorporated as a borough on february 19 1850