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I'm putting together a genealogy of the residents of Long Lake twp, Grand Traverse County, MI. The following is the information I have on the Peter Duryea family. Any additional data would be appreciated. Homer Thiel, Tucson AZ.
Peter A Duryea (Durga) was born on 24 Sept. 1816 in New York, son of Albert P. and Agnes Duryea(parents=NY). Peter was married in November 1839 to Elizabeth M. Van Blarcum (Van Buren?). Elizabethwas born on 11 June 1820 in New York (parents=NY). The Duryeas lived in Chautaqua Co., New York. Peter is reported to have voted for William Henry Harrison in 1840.
The Duryeas moved to Grand Traverse Co. in 1873. In 1880, the Durga were farming in Long Lake twp728.Peter had a barn constructed in the spring of 1881. He was out cutting wood for the following winter's market in April 1883. Peter spent the summer of 1884 building a new house: Peter Duryea is getting the material on the ground for acommodious dwelling house. It will be put up in the best of style, and good material will be used. By July is wasreported that: Peter Duryea's dwelling makes a very handsome appearance; when entirely done it will be one of thebest dwellings in the town. We admire such permanent improvement. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Duryea were given a surprise by their children and grandchildren the 9th inst., it being the50th anniversary of their wedding. All had a pleasant time and plenty of oysters.Shortly after this party Elizabethwas reported to be sick and not getting better. Elizabeth died on 11 June 1890
. Peter died on 31 July 1892 (75-9-24) from apoplexy and paralysis in Long Lake twp. The Grand Traverse Herald reported: "Peter Duryea, who has been sick nearly two years, died Saturday morning, July 30th. Fivechildren are left to mourn the loss of a father. A large crowd of friends and neighbors attended his funeral which was held at the house last Sabbath. Rev. Mead Kelsey conducted the services." The paper also printed an obituary: Peter A. Duryea, son of Albert P. and Agnes Duryea, was born in Rocklandcounty, N.Y., September 24, 1816, and died on Saturday, July 30, 1892. In November, 1839, he was married to Eliza Van Blarcum of New Jersey. They were blessed with seven children, five of whom are left to mourn the loss of father and mother, for she left her earthly home two years before his death, Albert Duryea, resides in Osburn Co., Kansas; Mary Goetchins in Burgen Co., New Jersey, while Emma Atkinson, Tillie Wheelock and Elsworth Duryea reside in this county. Mr. Duryea came to Michigan in 1873 and bought the eighty acres now owned by his younger son. Here he resided until his death. Being an industrious farmer, he leaves a host of friends. They are buried in Linwood Cemetery.
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i. Albert Duryea
ii. Mary Duryea. Mary married XXXX Goetchins iii. Emma Agnes Duryea was born in January 1849 in NY. She was married to John Atkinson. iv. Matilda Duryea was born on 23 November 1854 in New York City. She was married to EbenezerWheelock.
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vii. Elmer Ellsworth Duryea was born on 7 April 1864 in Chautaqua Co., New York.
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