Description: 1810 antique VERGENNES FURNACE vt STAMPLESS COVER 6 LETTERS lot Francis BRADBURYSCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS in DESCRIPTION Click HERE to view or search ANTIQUE.COTTAGE listings. This listing is for the letter lot shown . On-line research shows from researchworks:Francis Bradbury was born December 14, 1766 in Falmouth (now Portland), Maine, the son of Theophilus and Sarah (Jones) Bradbury. He married Hannah Jones, the daughter of John Jones and Nabby (Mears) Spooner, on October 6, 1803. Francis Bradbury was a sea captain before settling in Vergennes in 1809 where he secured a perpetual lease of waterpower in Vergennes. Francis assigned the lease to the Monkton Iron Company in which he retained an interest. In 1810 Francis purchased the gristmill on the island in Otter Creek. He also operated a store on the west side of the creek most of his business life. For a time Francis' brothers, George and Theophilus, also had an interest in Vergennes. Francis and his wife, Hannah, had six children: Frances (b. 1808), Francis, Jr. (1810-1859), Elizabeth Ann (d. 1815), Sarah Elenora (1816-1872), Elizabeth (1818-1820), and John Jones Spooner (b. 1822). Francis Bradbury died on April 10, 1837 in Vergennes, VermontAddressed to Mr. Francis Bradbury.Excellent original early family and/or town genealogy, history, antique, collectible heirloom and/or ephemera. autographCONDITION: See listing description and photos.- International buyers are responsible to pay VAT or other Taxes to their countries as required.- eBAY collects and remits sales tax on behalf of several states. If you are a dealer, you can write to eBay to file a form to become tax exempt. LOC: LOC2: PAPERBOXTALL10-TMKT-F231227BTA700G Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 224.95 USD
Location: Avondale, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-12-06T21:05:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900
