Person:John Durgee (7)

Watchers
John Spencer Durgee
m. 21 Mar 1894
  1. Christine Rebecca Durgee1895 - 1968
  2. Lena Barbara Durgee1896 - 1955
  3. Margaret Rosella Durgee1897 - 1939
  4. Ida Ruth Durgee1899 - 1964
  5. John DurgeeAbt 1900 - 1900
  6. John Spencer Durgee1901 - 1981
  7. Jane Agnes Durgee1903 - 1997
  8. James Edmund Durgee1906 - 1990
  9. Clara Suzanne Durgee1907 - 1977
  10. Andrew Durgee1909 - 1909
  11. Milford Durgee1909 - 1909
m. 7 Sep 1929
Facts and Events
Name[1][2][3] John Spencer Durgee
Gender Male
Birth[4][5] 16 Nov 1901 Camden, Oneida County, NY
Census? 1910
Baptism? Abt 1913 Little River, Town of Camden, Oneida County, NY
Census? 1920
Marriage 7 Sep 1929 Utica, Oneida County, NYto Amelia Theresa Detlefsen
Census? 1930
Census? 1940
Retirement? 1966
Occupation? Salesman, Durr Packing Co.
Death[6][7] 14 Apr 1981 Utica, Oneida County, NY
Other? 15 Apr 1981 Obituary; See Notes
Burial[8] 18 Apr 1981 Forest Hill Cemetery, Utica, Oneida County, NY
Religion? Apr 1981 Tabernacle Baptist Church, Utica, NY
Religion? Hillsboro Baptist Church

Census 1910, Town of Camden, Oneida County, NY: Durgee, James Jr. - Head " John - Son - Male - White - Age 8 - Born New York - At school

Census 1920, Hillsboro RD, Town of Camden, Oneida County, NY: Durgee, James - Head - " John - Son - Male - White - Age 18 - Single - not in school - Born New York - Laborer, Dairy farm

Census 1930, Utica, Oneida County, NY: INDEXED AS "DURGLE" Durgee, John - Head - Rents, $45 - Male - White - Age 28 - Married at 28 - Born New York - Father b. New York - Mother b. Germany - Salesman, Packing Co. - Worker, Employed - not Veteran " Amelia - Wife - Female -White - Age 31 - Married at 30 - Born New Jersey - Both parents b. Germany - Stenographer, Knitting Office - Worker, Employed

Census 1940, Utica, Oneida County, NY: Durgee, John S. - Head - Male - White - Age 39 - Married - Education, 8 yrs school - Born New York - 1935 residence, Same house - At work, 45 hrs/wk - Salesman, Meat packing co. - Worked 50 wks " Amelia T. - Wife - Female - White - Age 41 - Education, 8 yrs school - Born New York " John M. - Son - Male - White - Age 9 - At school, grade 4 - Born New York " Rodger B. - Son - Male - White - Age 1 - Born New York


Membership list, Cedar Lake Club, Herkimer County, NY, January 1930: Durgee, John S.

Civic and social activities (see "John Spencer Durgee news" printout in Pink footlocker): Izaak Walton League United Commercial Travelers of America

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[undated newspaper clipping] JOHN S. DURGEE South Utica-- John S. Durgee, 79, of 1928 Baker AV, Tuesday April 14, 1981 at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center, after a several week's illness. Mr. Durgee was born November 18, 1901 in Camden, son of the late James H. and Barbara Snyder Durgee, and received his education in Camden Schools. Mr. Durgee came to the Utica area in 1921 and was married to Amelia Detlefsen in 1929 in Utica. John was a salesman with the Durr Packing Company for 45 years, retiring several years ago. He was a member of the Hillsborough Baptist Church in Hillsborough and on April 5, 1981 reaffirmed his faith by formally joining the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Utica. Mr. Durgee was a member of Philanthropic Lodge #164, F&AM of Camden, Oneida Chapter #57 Utica Commandery, #3 Knight Templars, Ziyara Temple, the Reception Caravan, Shrine Club of Greater Utica. He was a past Counselor of U.C.T. and was a member of the Izaak Walton League. John is survived by his wife, Amelia (Millie) of Utica; two sons, John M. Durgee of Mahwah NJ, Roger B. Durgee of Larchmont NY; one sister, Mrs. Jane Wilkinson of Clinton; one brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. Edmund Durgee of Camden; five grandchildren... Funeral services will be conducted Saturday... from the Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. James V. Davison officiating... Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery... Members of Camden Lodge F&AM will conduct ritualistic services at the Memorial Home Friday evening...

References
  1. Turner, Marion Durgee. The Durgee Family. (Name: 1971-1983;)
    Chap. 3A, p. 26-26A; Chap. 3AA.
  2. (Obituary).
  3. (Obituary)
    The Durgee Family. Chap. 3AA.
  4. (Obituary).

    Mr. Durgee was born November 16, 1901 in Camden

  5. Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).
  6. (Obituary)
    The Durgee Family. Chap. 3AA.

    JOHN S. DURGEE South Utica-- John S. Durgee, 79... Tuesday April 14, 1981 at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital Center

  7. Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).

    Apr 1981

  8. (Obituary)
    The Durgee Family. Chap. 3AA.

    JOHN S. DURGEE Funeral services will be conducted Saturday...... Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery