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Jefferson County
History
New York History
Biographies
History at Rays Place
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Burdick, Nelson, was born in the town of Lyme, Jefferson county, N Y., December 28, 1820, In 1867 he removed
to Watertown and engaged in the manufacturing business and in 1870 in company with M. Horton began the manufacture
of carriages and wagons. After four years Mr. Horton retired from the firm and Mr. Burdick conducted the business
alone until 1877, when he admitted his son, W. W. Burdick, the firm now being known as W. W. Burdick & Co.
Mr. Burdick has always taken an active interest in politics and in 1882 was elected mayor of the city. He is one
of Watertown's leading citizens and has a legion of friends.
Source:
Our County and it's people
a descriptive work on Jefferson County, New York
Edited by: Edgar C. Emerson
The Boston History Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1898
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