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Biography

Tristam Burges is mentioned to be the grandfather of Richard James Burges in 18610627FMS_WHS. Richard Burges' father is also named Tristam Burges. Went to Rhode Island University (now Brown University) and member of the State house of representatives in 1811. Was prominent as a member of the Federal Party; appointed chief justice of the supreme court of Rhode Island in May 1815

Letter References

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to William Henry Seward, June 27, 1861

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Tristam Burges is mentioned to be the grandfather of Richard James Burges in 18610627FMS_WHS. Richard Burges' father is also named Tristam Burges. Went to Rhode Island University (now Brown University) and member of the State house of representatives in 1811. Was prominent as a member of the Federal Party; appointed chief justice of the supreme court of Rhode Island in May 1815
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