Letter to Achsa Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from H.G. Burr
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This is a brief note to Achsa Johnson from H.G. Burr requesting a few pounds of lard for purchase. Burr indicates that any amount that can be spared will be appreciated.
Achsa Johnson was born Achsa Maynard on April 7, 1791. She was the daughter of Moses Maynard. In 1815, she married Orange Johnson (b. February 7, 1790 - d. November 28, 1876) a comb maker by trade from Connecticut. The comb business was very successful, and Achsa and Orange moved into their home at 956 High Street in 1816. They had three children, but only one, Mary, survived into adulthood. The family moved to Columbus in 1847, when their daughter married Francis Sessions.
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Letter to Achsa Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from H.G. Burr from the collections of the Worthington Historical Society (WHS) may be used for educational purposes as long as it is not altered in any way and proper credit is given: "Courtesy of the Worthington Historical Society, Worthington, OH." Prior written permission of the WHS is required for any other use of Letter to Achsa Johnson of Worthington, Ohio from H.G. Burr. Contact WHS at info@worthingtonhistory.org to request permission.
