Papers, 1752-1847 (inclusive); 1752-1789 (bulk).

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Papers, 1752-1847 (inclusive); 1752-1789 (bulk).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/86165646

Primarily James Burd correspondence and legal papers, 1753-1789; correspondence and miscellaneous documents of other family members.

ca. 75 items.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 8352346

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Burd family.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6b370k7 (family)

The Burd family was a prominent Pennsylvania family active in the social, economic and political affairs of the state. James Burd was a Philadelphia merchant. From the description of Papers, 1752-1847 (inclusive); 1752-1789 (bulk). (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 86165646 ...

Burd, James, 1726-1793

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James Burd was a Pennsylvania merchant and farmer. He also commanded at Fort Augusta (Pa.) and elsewhere during the French and Indian War, 1755-1763. From the description of Business records and accounts, 1747-1768. (American Philosophical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 122316269 James Burd was born in Scotland. He immigrated to Philadelphia in 1747 and became a merchant there. He moved to Shippensburg in 1752. He played a prominent role in the French and Indian War a...