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Richfield Springs Mercury, May 22, 1902
William Birdsall, a native of the town of Otego and for many years one of its leading citizens, died Saturday after a long illness, aged 82 years 10 months and 4 days. The deceased was born on the farm where he died and at the age of 15 accepted a clerkship in Binghamton. A few years later he engaged in the lumber business in Elmira remaining until 1840, when he became connected with a similar business in Albany, where he lived for about 30 years.
Provided by Kathy Sturgess Ouimet - Thank You!
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Richfield Springs Mercury, May 22, 1902
William Birdsall, a native of the town of Otego and for many years one of its leading citizens, died Saturday after a long illness, aged 82 years 10 months and 4 days. The deceased was born on the farm where he died and at the age of 15 accepted a clerkship in Binghamton. A few years later he engaged in the lumber business in Elmira remaining until 1840, when he became connected with a similar business in Albany, where he lived for about 30 years.
Provided by Kathy Sturgess Ouimet - Thank You!
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