. The magazine of American history with notes and queries. he gainedlarge profits by sending hogsheads of this seed to his native country. Hishandsome handwriting, his thorough acquaintance with business, and hiscareful and systematic method of transacting it, show that he had receivedan excellent business education in Ireland. It is interesting to study the career of such a personage as JohnMcCurdy. He multiplied his operations, trading wherever the demandfor goods warranted the venture, and in course of years became a veryrich man for that primitive period. He had important mercantile con-ne
. The magazine of American history with notes and queries. he gainedlarge profits by sending hogsheads of this seed to his native country. Hishandsome handwriting, his thorough acquaintance with business, and hiscareful and systematic method of transacting it, show that he had receivedan excellent business education in Ireland. It is interesting to study the career of such a personage as JohnMcCurdy. He multiplied his operations, trading wherever the demandfor goods warranted the venture, and in course of years became a veryrich man for that primitive period. He had important mercantile con-nections with Belfast, to which place he made frequent voyages; and hewas for many years in intimate relations of friendship and business withMr. William Neilson of New York, the ancestor of many prominent per-sons, including Rev. Dr. William Neilson McVicar of Trinity Church,Philadelphia. Some of Mr. Neilsons letters and copies of replies areamong the relics of the old historic house. They refer to the building of 328 JUDGE CHARLES JOHNSON MCCURDY, 1797-. JUDGE CHARLES JOHNSON MCCURDY, 1797-189I 329 ships in partnership, and to constant business transactions with oneanother. John McCurdys Scotch traits were shown in his religious charac-ter, his energy, thrift, industry, accuracy, tenacity of purpose, and affection,and his Irish nature developed itself in the ardor and impetuosity of histemperament, in his overflowing fun and wit and great readiness at repar-tee. He was described by those who knew him as very handsome anda perfect gentleman. There was quite a little romance connected withhis marriage to the daughter of Judge Richard Lord of Lyme, who was aman of wealth, family, and high social position. The parents objected,for McCurdy was then comparatively a stranger in the community. Butit was a case of mutual love, and the young lady threatened to jump outof the window if the opposition was continued. She was a beauty withbrilliant black eyes, delicately cut, exquisite featu
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