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was not a success. He also carried on some experimental work on U Boat chasers and various Naval hull developments, using duralumin construction. Later Burgess became a research consultant for Stevens Institute at Hoboken, New Jersey.  While there he passed away on March 19th, 1947 at age 68. He was survived by his wife, a son and three daughters. Burial was in Boston, Massachusetts.

     Early flying pioneer and aeroplane manufacture, William Starling Burgess richly deserves everlasting credit for the major part he played in the early development of American aviation history. Early Aero Club of America member, which he joined in October, 1911, he was also one of the founder members of the Aircraft Manufacturers Association. His enthusiastic interest and devotion to the science at its inception contributed greatly to the early history of aviation.

FROM THE
FLYING PIONEERS BIOGRAPHIES
OF HAROLD E. MOREHOUSE