His birth was registered by his father Daniel M. Haws, a Dr. Dow was in attendance at the birth.
On the 1901 census his birthday is listed as Sept. 22, 1899.

Ontario, Canada Births, 1869-1907 Record info about William Alexander Haws
Name: William Alexander Haws Date of Birth: 23 Sep 1899 Gender: Male Birth County: Dufferin Father's Name: Daniel Martin Haws Mother's Name: Sharlotte Duncan Roll Number: MS929_145 #009950

McKee Cemetery, Section C., grave 33 inscription
Myrtle M. Berger, 1925-1969, beloved wife of W. Franklin Haws, 1926 ----.  In memory of William A. Haws, 1899-1961, beloved husband of Levian B. Hanna, 1901-1985.  Franklin's date can now be filled in as 2005.