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Info below and first wife link provided by: John Clay Harris
Born: 17 DEC 1738 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts
Death: in Sheldon, Vermont
In "History of Westmoreland, NH" - Capt. Joseph Burt was one of the early settlers. Man of much ability. His name often appears in connection with town affairs. Was Justice of the Peace, auctioneer or vendue master.
Says he married Ruth Howe, widow of Nehemiah Howe." She is listed as Ruth Burt, wife of Capt. Joseph Burt on the children's birth records.
According to the town records of Chesterfield,New Hampshire, Capt. Joseph carried a letter to the first President of New Hampshire, Meshech Weare(before there were Governors) describing the turmoil in the town.
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Info below and first wife link provided by: John Clay Harris
Born: 17 DEC 1738 in Northfield, Franklin, Massachusetts
Death: in Sheldon, Vermont
In "History of Westmoreland, NH" - Capt. Joseph Burt was one of the early settlers. Man of much ability. His name often appears in connection with town affairs. Was Justice of the Peace, auctioneer or vendue master.
Says he married Ruth Howe, widow of Nehemiah Howe." She is listed as Ruth Burt, wife of Capt. Joseph Burt on the children's birth records.
According to the town records of Chesterfield,New Hampshire, Capt. Joseph carried a letter to the first President of New Hampshire, Meshech Weare(before there were Governors) describing the turmoil in the town.
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