Birt, James (1757-82)
Birt, James, Silver St, Wood St, London, jeweller (1757–82). Son of John Birt, peruke maker of Leominster, Herefs. App. to Thomas Bennett on 7 July 1757. Admitted freeman of the Upholders’ Co. by servitude on 5 April 1769. Took app. named Richard Dennis, 1774–82. [GL, Upholders’ Co. records and Livery lists]
The original entry from Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840 can be found at British History Online.