Background
Burcham, William David was born on June 10, 1884 in Washington County, Indiana, United States. Son of James Fayette and Isabella (Lusk) Burcham.
Burcham, William David was born on June 10, 1884 in Washington County, Indiana, United States. Son of James Fayette and Isabella (Lusk) Burcham.
Educated Stanford University, 1904-1910.
Engineer and accountant Presidio Mining Company, 1910-1913. Mill superintendent for same company, 1913-1915. Partner and manager Study Butte Mining Company, Study Butte, Texas, 1915-1919.
President and general manager Mariscal Mining Company, 1919-1927.
President and manager Brewster Quicksilver Consolidated Mining Company, Texas, 1927-1935. Superintendent Pacific Syndicate, 1942-1943, Esperado Mines since 1943.
Commissioner Brewster County, Texas, 1922-1940. Vice-president for Texas of National Quicksilver Producers Association.
Member commission on natural resources Texas Centennial.
Director of mineralogy West Texas Scientific and History Society. Member American Institute Mining Engineers.
Member commission on natural resources Texas Centennial. Member American Institute Mining Engineers. Mason (32 degree).
Married Ruby Richardson, April. Children: William Jackson, Richard Lusk, Ruby June.