Misc. Notes
In the “Diary” of Curwensville Borough - Incorporated February 3, 1851 there is this entry: “1878 - Council met in room of Wm. Bard - rent $6 per year including light and fuel”.
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A William I. Bard is listed among those who served in the Civil War from Curwensville in this source. In addition he is indicated to have attended the organizational meeting of John Kratzer Post No. 184, Grand Army of the Republic, on July 3, 1880.
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The stone house in the upper end of Curwensville, known as the England house, and occupied by Mr. William Bard, was burned to the ground [Feb 1861]. Some little of Mr. Bard's furniture, which was in the lower story, was saved; but all the clothing of his family, be-clothing, a great part of his furniture, and some grain that was stored away in a spare room, were destroyed. The house was the property of Gen. Patten [Patton], and was insured.
825[Gen. Patton was probably William’s father-in-law who was known by that nickname “General” IF this is the same William Bard, which it appears to be]
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A William Bard is identified as a Curwensville, PA advertiser in 1875 as a Dealer and Manufacturer of Cabinetware.
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