Finney, Burt, 1880-1959

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Burt Finney was born to Charles and Ellen Finney on April 11, 1880 on a homestead in Cass County. At age 14, he became an apprentice to the local pharmacist. He moved to Bismarck seven years later, where he established his own pharmacy. He lived in Bismarck for the rest of his life. On January 17, 1917 he married Mary J. Stevens of Bismarck, ND. His first and only child, Mary Louise Finney, was born on July 30, 1919. Throughout his life Burt was involved in many clubs and organizations and was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Burt enjoyed hunting, fishing, music, theatre, and ballet. He died August 13, 1959.

From the description of Papers, 1925-1959. (University of North Dakota). WorldCat record id: 436214410

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creatorOf Finney, Burt, 1880-1959. Papers, 1925-1959. University of North Dakota, Chester Fritz Library
creatorOf Finney, Burt. Bismarck scenes photograph collection, 1928. State Historical Society of North Dakota State Archives
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associatedWith Beardsley and Finney Drugstore (Bismarck, N.D.) corporateBody
associatedWith Finney, Charles person
associatedWith Finney Drug (Bismarck, N.D.) corporateBody
associatedWith Finney, Ellen. person
associatedWith Finney, Mary J., 1887-1972. person
associatedWith Finney, Mary Louise, 1919-2006. person
associatedWith First Presbyterian Church (Bismarck, N.D.) corporateBody
associatedWith Orin G. Libby Manuscript Collection (Chester Fritz Library) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Bismarck (N.D.)
Cass County (N.D.)
North Dakota--Bismarck
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Fathers and daughters
Pharmacists
Pharmacists
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Birth 1880-04-11

Death 1959-08-13

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