Burton, James Henry, 1823-1894

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From 1844-1855 James Burton was master armorer at U.S. Armory at Harper's Ferry; 1855-1861, chief engineer of Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield, England; in 1861 commissioned lieutenant colonel in Ordinance Department of Confederate Army; 1871-1873, directed arms manufacturing for a Leeds, England company for the Russian government.

From the description of James Henry Burton papers, 1845-1950 (inclusive), 1845-1893 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145078496

From the description of James Henry Burton papers, 1845-1950 (inclusive), 1845-1893 (bulk). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702166334

From the guide to the James Henry Burton papers, 1845-1950, 1845-1893, (Manuscripts and Archives)

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Europe
Virginia
United States
United States
Europe.
Virginia
United States
Virginia
Europe
Subject
Firearms
Science
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Engineers
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Birth 1823-08-17

Death 1895

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