William and Thompson Burdick, brothers, came from Hopkinton, Rhode Island, in the year 1795. Thompson Burdick's deed of his farm bears date, May 1st, 1795. These brothers located their farms in the vicinity of the chapel, north of DeRuyter. Thompson's house stood nest the chapel, (which was afterwards built,) and the farm of William, Lot No. 128, adjoined his. The family record of Thompson Burdick discloses the fact that David Burdick, his son, was born May 25, 1796, which makes this the first birth in the town of DeRuyer. The Burdicks reared large families, who were generally thrifty and enterprising. Beginning poor, they attained a competence; they were men of good judgment, safe, trustworthy, substantial, and locally public spirited. Two son of of Thompson -- Albert G. and Joseph setted in this town. The surviving sons of William -- Ira C., Kenyon and Lorenzo, reside in this town, and are farmers.
