Daniel Burr account book, 1784-1812.

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Daniel Burr account book, 1784-1812.

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Record kept by a Westport, Connecticut, farmer and possible justice of the peace. Burr sold cider, tallow, wool, flax, beef, candles, timber (particularly ship timber), and he also charged for attending court. There are several entries in which he charged for his wife making a gown. The volume was used after 1828 by Enoch Fitch Burr, Daniel's grandson, for drawing and painting, for lessons, and for writing memoranda that may be related to his interest in science. The back portion of the volume was used as a scrapbook.

1 volume.

Connecticut Historical Society

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Burr, E. F. (Enoch Fitch), 1818-1907

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Enoch Fitch Burr studied science, then was ordained to preach in 1850; from 1850-1907 he served in a church in Hamburg, Ct.; he wrote on religion and the application of science to religion. From the description of Enoch Fitch Burr papers, 1842-1888 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702167533 From the guide to the Enoch Fitch Burr papers, 1842-1888, (Manuscripts and Archives) Pastor of Old Lyme Congregational Church; married Angeline Lord, youngest daughter...

Burr, Daniel, . b. 1737.

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