Sam Cathey, a reader of this blog, writes with the following question: "I have an original Kilbourn drum with this label inside. Generally I see a different Kilbourn label that includes a Clinton Avenue address. Does anyone know the dates connected with the labels?"
Partial Answer: He was located at 147 Clinton Avenue, Albany, NY from 1858-1863. (Directory of American Military Goods Dealers & Makers 1785-1915). See http://www.oshkoshmuseum.org/Virtual/exhibit3/e30232a.htm.
The Albany City Directory for the year 1877, p. 275, lists William Kilbourn, drum manufacturer at 915 Broadway.
The Albany City Directory for the year 1877, p. 275, lists William Kilbourn, drum manufacturer at 915 Broadway.
William Kilbourn is listed as age 37, a farmer and drum manufacturer in Albany. Gazetteer and Business Directory of Albany and Schenectady Co., N.Y., for 1870-71, p. 296. (No address given.) That would put his date of birth at ca. 1833.
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