Constellation Similarity Assertions
Gurney, Francis, 1738-1815
Francis Gurney was born in 1738 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the Provincial Army. Gurney served during the French and Indian War, participating in the Canadian campaign. After the war, Gurney returned to Philadelphia where he began his career as a merchant. During the American Revolution, he served as a captain with the Grenadier Company, 3rd Regiment, Philadelphia Militia, and was later promoted to lieutenant colonel; he also served on the Pennsylvania Board of War during the war. He resigned his commission on October 22, 1777 after a failure to receive an expected promotion. Gurney served throughout the remainder of the war and its aftermath in civilian offices. In addition to his other civic and military duties, Gurney served on the Board of Trustees of Dickinson College from 1798 until his death in 1815.
From the description of Letters of Francis Gurney, 1777-1824. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 731212854
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Maybe-Same Assertions
There are 2 possible matching Constellations.
Gurney, Francis, d. 1815
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6r6428n (person)
No biographical history available for this identity.
Gurney, Frank W.
http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6170ksw (person)
No biographical history available for this identity.
