Curtis, George M. (George Munson), 1857-1915 · Meriden, Conn., International Silver Co. · leaf 103
In the successful siege ofLouisbourg in the island ofCape Breton in 1745, Capt.Andrew Ward of Guilfordcommanded one of the Con-necticut Companies. Hewas a teetotaler and in-stead of spending his grogmoney for rum, saved it, andwhen he returned to hishome, had the moneywrought into four spoonsand… … Paten made by Billious Ward. Diameter 8% inches, height2% inches. Johnson crest engraved on the top. Owned byMrs. Susan Johnson Hudson, Stratford, formerly owned by herancestor, Rev. Dr. Samuel Johnson, first President of KingsCollege, now Columbia UniversityMark: B. W. in rectangle, engrailed at…
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