Background
Packard, Burdett Aden was born on November 1, 1847 in Portville, New York, United States. Son of Ashley G. and Virtue V. (Crandall) Packard.
Packard, Burdett Aden was born on November 1, 1847 in Portville, New York, United States. Son of Ashley G. and Virtue V. (Crandall) Packard.
Educated Alfred (New York) Academy.
At 16 went into lumber business with his father, at 18 began merchandising. In oil business in Pennsylvania, 1870-1882. Then in mining and cattle business in Arizona.
Owned, developed and sold several mines at Tombstone.
In cattle business from 1884, operating in Sonora, Mexico, and Arizona. Became president First National Bank, Douglas, Arizona, 1907 (Chairman of the Board and president).
Member Arizona Legislature 2 terms.
Married Ella L. Lewis, December 27, 1879 (died 1893). Married second, Carlota West. Holbrook, May 1903.