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REC/MSS/069:143. Birge (Willis H.) Financial Papers

 Record Group Term
Identifier: REC/MSS/069:143
Willis Henry Birge was born on January 1, 1859 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, to Henry and Eliza H. (Viets) Birge. Both Willis’ father Henry (1814-1899) and his grandfather David Birge (1770-1847) were wagon makers. On February 11, 1880, Birge married Hattie Montgomery Sargent, also of Windsor Locks. Birge made a living as a farmer and tobacco grower. He died in Plainville, Connecticut on April 29, 1957, aged 98 years.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Financial records.

 Unprocessed Material — Accession 2008-033
Identifier: 2008-033
Dates: Other: 1799 - 1938

Willis H. Birge financial papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG069_143
Abstract

Willis H. Birge was a farmer and a tobacco grower in Windsor Locks, Conn.

Dates: 1799-1938