BOURSIN, Denis (Grimwade p.292)
Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:26 am
His burial was registered in 1744 at St Luke, Finsbury. He died of tissick (a cough).
John Melin, Apprentice to Denis Boursin, Silversmith, at the Golden-Angel in Longacre, ran away from his said Master on Tuesday the 3rd of December, if he returns to his Master, he shall be kindly received, or whosoever secures and brings him to his said Master, shall have reasonable Charges, with Thanks. Whosoever entertains him, be it at their Peril. He is about 17 Years of Age, small Stature, short black Hair, a Scar in his Left Cheek, very much freckled in the Face.
Source: The London Gazette - 3rd December 1723