Ralph Burdick was born in Norwich Tvp. on March 28. 1870. the son of Chester and Sarah A. (Dickinson) Burdick. On June 20, 1892, he married Alice Munn of Mansfield on Jun 20. 1892. She died on Christmas Day in 1932.
Survivors are a son, H. Hamlin Burdick of Birmingham, Mich.; and a grandson, Ralph E. Burdick Jr. also of Birmingham.
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Ralph E. Burdick, Veteran Banker, Dies in Smethport
The books were closed Tuesday at 1:15 pm on one of the most remarkable careers in the history of this area, in the true American tradition, when Ralph E. Burdick, 84, a retired banker, died at his home on W. Main St., Smethport. He had been ill for more than six years.
Scion of one of McKean County's pioneer families, part of the tiny group which first settled in Norwich Twp. 138 years ago, Mr. Burdick was born on a farm in the township. He worked his way from office boy to vice president and treasurer of the Hamlin Bank and Trust Company in Smethport before he retired.
Thanks to his great ability and devotion to his chosen career, Mr. Burdick became an outstanding banker.
His 61-year banking career begun in Feb. 1891, when he joined the banking office of Henry Hamlin as office boy and bookkeeper.
Just 11 years later, he was one of the incorporators of the succeeding firm, the Hamlin Bunk and Trust Co.
Mr. Burdick was the first secretary-treasurer of the bank and on Feb. 14, 1923 - 32 years to the month after he became affiliated with Henry Hamlin—he was named vice president and treasurer. He retired on Jan. 9, 1952.
In the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Mr. Burdick was chairman of Group 7 in 1924. He was one of the leaders in the McKean County Good Roads Association, which fought for highway improvements here In the early 1920s. He was also interested in early Industrial activities in the county seat.
During the course of his long banking career, Mr. Burdick, on countless occasions, was called to give his sound financial advice.
Fellow bankers often commented on the fact that his business acumen at times was almost unbelievable.
Not only did Mr. Burdick play a leading role in the start of many a budding business career, but he also was a friend in need to those who found that death had created a complicated family and business financial problems.
One of McKean County's pioneer motorists, no one could give a total of the times Mr. Burdick, contributing generously of his time and motor vehicles, drove in funeral processions. His favorite spot was at the head of the cortege, where he provided transportation for the minister or priest.
Scores affectionately remember the distinguished-looking banker as a friend whose personnel interest in the troubles of others far transcended the ordinary bounds of his profession.
A longstanding member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church here, he was treasurer and a vestryman of that church until ill health forced his retirement. Even after his retirement, however, he was retained as an honorary vestryman.
For more than 50 years he was a member of McKean Lodge 388, Free and Accepted Masons, and was at one time master of that lodge. Mr. Burdick also was a member of the Coudersport Consistory; Zem Zem Temple of Erie; Smethport Lodge 389, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; the Encampment of the Odd Fellows Lodge: and of the Smethport Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Burdick was born in Norwich Tvp. on March 28. 1870. the son of Chester and Sarah A. Dickinson Burdick. On June 20, 1892, he married Alice Munn of Mansfield. She died on Christmas Day in 1932.
Survivors are a son, H. Hamlin Burdick of Birmingham, Mich.; and a grandson, Ralph E. Burdick Jr. also of Birmingham.
Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at St. Luke's Church. The rector, the Rev. Arthur H Cope, will officiate. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
(McKean County Democrat May 13, 1954)
Survivors are a son, H. Hamlin Burdick of Birmingham, Mich.; and a grandson, Ralph E. Burdick Jr. also of Birmingham.
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Ralph E. Burdick, Veteran Banker, Dies in Smethport
The books were closed Tuesday at 1:15 pm on one of the most remarkable careers in the history of this area, in the true American tradition, when Ralph E. Burdick, 84, a retired banker, died at his home on W. Main St., Smethport. He had been ill for more than six years.
Scion of one of McKean County's pioneer families, part of the tiny group which first settled in Norwich Twp. 138 years ago, Mr. Burdick was born on a farm in the township. He worked his way from office boy to vice president and treasurer of the Hamlin Bank and Trust Company in Smethport before he retired.
Thanks to his great ability and devotion to his chosen career, Mr. Burdick became an outstanding banker.
His 61-year banking career begun in Feb. 1891, when he joined the banking office of Henry Hamlin as office boy and bookkeeper.
Just 11 years later, he was one of the incorporators of the succeeding firm, the Hamlin Bunk and Trust Co.
Mr. Burdick was the first secretary-treasurer of the bank and on Feb. 14, 1923 - 32 years to the month after he became affiliated with Henry Hamlin—he was named vice president and treasurer. He retired on Jan. 9, 1952.
In the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Mr. Burdick was chairman of Group 7 in 1924. He was one of the leaders in the McKean County Good Roads Association, which fought for highway improvements here In the early 1920s. He was also interested in early Industrial activities in the county seat.
During the course of his long banking career, Mr. Burdick, on countless occasions, was called to give his sound financial advice.
Fellow bankers often commented on the fact that his business acumen at times was almost unbelievable.
Not only did Mr. Burdick play a leading role in the start of many a budding business career, but he also was a friend in need to those who found that death had created a complicated family and business financial problems.
One of McKean County's pioneer motorists, no one could give a total of the times Mr. Burdick, contributing generously of his time and motor vehicles, drove in funeral processions. His favorite spot was at the head of the cortege, where he provided transportation for the minister or priest.
Scores affectionately remember the distinguished-looking banker as a friend whose personnel interest in the troubles of others far transcended the ordinary bounds of his profession.
A longstanding member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church here, he was treasurer and a vestryman of that church until ill health forced his retirement. Even after his retirement, however, he was retained as an honorary vestryman.
For more than 50 years he was a member of McKean Lodge 388, Free and Accepted Masons, and was at one time master of that lodge. Mr. Burdick also was a member of the Coudersport Consistory; Zem Zem Temple of Erie; Smethport Lodge 389, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; the Encampment of the Odd Fellows Lodge: and of the Smethport Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Burdick was born in Norwich Tvp. on March 28. 1870. the son of Chester and Sarah A. Dickinson Burdick. On June 20, 1892, he married Alice Munn of Mansfield. She died on Christmas Day in 1932.
Survivors are a son, H. Hamlin Burdick of Birmingham, Mich.; and a grandson, Ralph E. Burdick Jr. also of Birmingham.
Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at St. Luke's Church. The rector, the Rev. Arthur H Cope, will officiate. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
(McKean County Democrat May 13, 1954)
Ralph Burdick was born in Norwich Tvp. on March 28. 1870. the son of Chester and Sarah A. (Dickinson) Burdick. On June 20, 1892, he married Alice Munn of Mansfield on Jun 20. 1892. She died on Christmas Day in 1932.
Survivors are a son, H. Hamlin Burdick of Birmingham, Mich.; and a grandson, Ralph E. Burdick Jr. also of Birmingham.
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Ralph E. Burdick, Veteran Banker, Dies in Smethport
The books were closed Tuesday at 1:15 pm on one of the most remarkable careers in the history of this area, in the true American tradition, when Ralph E. Burdick, 84, a retired banker, died at his home on W. Main St., Smethport. He had been ill for more than six years.
Scion of one of McKean County's pioneer families, part of the tiny group which first settled in Norwich Twp. 138 years ago, Mr. Burdick was born on a farm in the township. He worked his way from office boy to vice president and treasurer of the Hamlin Bank and Trust Company in Smethport before he retired.
Thanks to his great ability and devotion to his chosen career, Mr. Burdick became an outstanding banker.
His 61-year banking career begun in Feb. 1891, when he joined the banking office of Henry Hamlin as office boy and bookkeeper.
Just 11 years later, he was one of the incorporators of the succeeding firm, the Hamlin Bunk and Trust Co.
Mr. Burdick was the first secretary-treasurer of the bank and on Feb. 14, 1923 - 32 years to the month after he became affiliated with Henry Hamlin—he was named vice president and treasurer. He retired on Jan. 9, 1952.
In the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Mr. Burdick was chairman of Group 7 in 1924. He was one of the leaders in the McKean County Good Roads Association, which fought for highway improvements here In the early 1920s. He was also interested in early Industrial activities in the county seat.
During the course of his long banking career, Mr. Burdick, on countless occasions, was called to give his sound financial advice.
Fellow bankers often commented on the fact that his business acumen at times was almost unbelievable.
Not only did Mr. Burdick play a leading role in the start of many a budding business career, but he also was a friend in need to those who found that death had created a complicated family and business financial problems.
One of McKean County's pioneer motorists, no one could give a total of the times Mr. Burdick, contributing generously of his time and motor vehicles, drove in funeral processions. His favorite spot was at the head of the cortege, where he provided transportation for the minister or priest.
Scores affectionately remember the distinguished-looking banker as a friend whose personnel interest in the troubles of others far transcended the ordinary bounds of his profession.
A longstanding member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church here, he was treasurer and a vestryman of that church until ill health forced his retirement. Even after his retirement, however, he was retained as an honorary vestryman.
For more than 50 years he was a member of McKean Lodge 388, Free and Accepted Masons, and was at one time master of that lodge. Mr. Burdick also was a member of the Coudersport Consistory; Zem Zem Temple of Erie; Smethport Lodge 389, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; the Encampment of the Odd Fellows Lodge: and of the Smethport Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Burdick was born in Norwich Tvp. on March 28. 1870. the son of Chester and Sarah A. Dickinson Burdick. On June 20, 1892, he married Alice Munn of Mansfield. She died on Christmas Day in 1932.
Survivors are a son, H. Hamlin Burdick of Birmingham, Mich.; and a grandson, Ralph E. Burdick Jr. also of Birmingham.
Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at St. Luke's Church. The rector, the Rev. Arthur H Cope, will officiate. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
(McKean County Democrat May 13, 1954)
Survivors are a son, H. Hamlin Burdick of Birmingham, Mich.; and a grandson, Ralph E. Burdick Jr. also of Birmingham.
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Ralph E. Burdick, Veteran Banker, Dies in Smethport
The books were closed Tuesday at 1:15 pm on one of the most remarkable careers in the history of this area, in the true American tradition, when Ralph E. Burdick, 84, a retired banker, died at his home on W. Main St., Smethport. He had been ill for more than six years.
Scion of one of McKean County's pioneer families, part of the tiny group which first settled in Norwich Twp. 138 years ago, Mr. Burdick was born on a farm in the township. He worked his way from office boy to vice president and treasurer of the Hamlin Bank and Trust Company in Smethport before he retired.
Thanks to his great ability and devotion to his chosen career, Mr. Burdick became an outstanding banker.
His 61-year banking career begun in Feb. 1891, when he joined the banking office of Henry Hamlin as office boy and bookkeeper.
Just 11 years later, he was one of the incorporators of the succeeding firm, the Hamlin Bunk and Trust Co.
Mr. Burdick was the first secretary-treasurer of the bank and on Feb. 14, 1923 - 32 years to the month after he became affiliated with Henry Hamlin—he was named vice president and treasurer. He retired on Jan. 9, 1952.
In the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, Mr. Burdick was chairman of Group 7 in 1924. He was one of the leaders in the McKean County Good Roads Association, which fought for highway improvements here In the early 1920s. He was also interested in early Industrial activities in the county seat.
During the course of his long banking career, Mr. Burdick, on countless occasions, was called to give his sound financial advice.
Fellow bankers often commented on the fact that his business acumen at times was almost unbelievable.
Not only did Mr. Burdick play a leading role in the start of many a budding business career, but he also was a friend in need to those who found that death had created a complicated family and business financial problems.
One of McKean County's pioneer motorists, no one could give a total of the times Mr. Burdick, contributing generously of his time and motor vehicles, drove in funeral processions. His favorite spot was at the head of the cortege, where he provided transportation for the minister or priest.
Scores affectionately remember the distinguished-looking banker as a friend whose personnel interest in the troubles of others far transcended the ordinary bounds of his profession.
A longstanding member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church here, he was treasurer and a vestryman of that church until ill health forced his retirement. Even after his retirement, however, he was retained as an honorary vestryman.
For more than 50 years he was a member of McKean Lodge 388, Free and Accepted Masons, and was at one time master of that lodge. Mr. Burdick also was a member of the Coudersport Consistory; Zem Zem Temple of Erie; Smethport Lodge 389, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; the Encampment of the Odd Fellows Lodge: and of the Smethport Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Burdick was born in Norwich Tvp. on March 28. 1870. the son of Chester and Sarah A. Dickinson Burdick. On June 20, 1892, he married Alice Munn of Mansfield. She died on Christmas Day in 1932.
Survivors are a son, H. Hamlin Burdick of Birmingham, Mich.; and a grandson, Ralph E. Burdick Jr. also of Birmingham.
Friends may call at the Lee Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 p.m. at St. Luke's Church. The rector, the Rev. Arthur H Cope, will officiate. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
(McKean County Democrat May 13, 1954)
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