Person:Robert Durgan (1)

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Robert James Durgan
m. 17 Feb 1942
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Name Robert James Durgan
Gender Male
Birth[1][2] 4 Jan 1922 Parish, Oswego County, NY
Census? 1930
Other? Bet 1938 and 1973 News; See Notes
Census? 1940
Marriage 17 Feb 1942 Altmar, Oswego County, NYto Frances I. Hall
Death[3][4] 24 Jan 1985 Fulton, Oswego County, NY
Burial[5] 28 Jan 1985 Fairview Cemetery, Williamstown, Oswego County, NY
Other? 11 Feb 1985 Obituary; See Notes

Census 1930, Parish, Oswego County, NY: Durgan, George - Head - Owns, $600 - is Farm - Male - White - Age 37 - Married at 22 - Born (& both parents) New York - Farmer, General - not Veteran " Mary - Wife - Female - White - Age 30 - Married at 15 - Born (& both parents) New York " -- 2 older daughters, 1 older son-- " Robert - Son - Male - White - Age 8 - At school - Born New York


Pulaski Democrat, 23 Nov 1938: SOUTH RICARD-- Mr. Robert Durgan cut his foot with an axe quite badly while working in the woods last Wednesday. He was taken to a Syracuse hospital for treatment...


Census 1940, Williamstown, Oswego County, NY: Durgan, George - Head - Male - White - Age 47 - Married - Education, 8 yrs school - Born New York - 1935 residence, Same house - At work - Farmer " Mary - Wife - Female - White - Age 40 - Education, 8 yrs schol - Born New York " Robert - Son - Male - White - Age 18 - Education, 8 yrs school -Born New York - Seeking work - New worker " Lizzie - Daughter - Female - White - Age 19 - Education, 8 yrs school - Assisting?, At home


Pulaski Democrat, 6 Feb 1941: RICARD-- Robt. Durgan and Frances Hall met with a serious accident Saturday night, in Williamstown, when their car left the road and hit a pole with considerable force. Frances lost several teeth, had a bad cut on her face which required a number of stitches. She is a patient in a Rome hospital, and the extent of her injuries are not as yet known. Robert received chest and other body injuries. They are expected to have x-rays to determine the extent of their injuries. The car was badly damaged. We do hope for France and Bob a quick recovery.

Pulaski Democrat, 22 Oct 1942: RICARD-- Robert Durgan was in Syracuse Friday to be inducted into the Army service... in two weeks will report to Fort Niagara.

Pulaski Democrat, 31 Oct 1968: AREA MAN SHOOTS SELF ACCIDENTALLY Robert Durgan of R.D. 1, Altmar, is in Rome City Hospital where he underwent surgery Wednesday morning for wounds in the upper left leg that he suffered when an automatic shotgun he was allegedly cleaning discharged accidentally. The accident occurred late Tuesday evening, but Durgan did not seek aid until about 3 a. m. Wednesday when he made his way to the home of his brother, Ernest Durgan. Troopers Doyle and Rindos with B.C.I. Investigator Nellis investigated the accidental shooting.

Utica Daily Press, 27 Aug 1973: MRS. ROBERT DURIGAN, 50, DIES; Besides her husband, she leaves ...

Oswego Palladium-Times, 9 Nov 1977: ERNEST G. DURGAN Altmar-- Ernest G. "Cy" Durgan, 60, of County Route 30, Surviving are ... a brother, Robert;

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Pulaski Democrat, 11 Feb 1985: ROBERT J. DURGAN Robert J. Durgan aged 63 of Kasoag Lake, Altmar died January 24, 1985 at the Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton. Born January 4, 1922 at Parish, he was the son of George and Mary Coger Durgan. He attended Parish High School. He married Frances I. Hall, February 17, 1942. She died in 1972. He was a World War II veteran and served in the army from 1942 until 1945. Mr. Durgan was a member of Operating Engineers Local 544, Syracuse, retiring in 1982. He was also a member of the VFW Constantia and Williamstown American Legion Post. Survivors include two sons, Gary of Altmar and Bruce of Williamstown; three daughters, Mrs. Louis (Jean) Britton of Williamstown, Mrs. Frank (Kathy) Muir of Altmar and Mrs. Edward (Carol) McCarty of Fulton; one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Roser of Ricard; seventeen grandchildren.... Funeral services were held January 28 at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski with Rev. Adelbert Edwards officiating. Spring burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Williamstown.

References
  1. Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index: Death Master File, database. (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service).
  2. (Obituary)
    Pulaski Democrat, 11 Feb 1985:.

    ROBERT J. DURGAN Robert J. Durgan aged 63 ... Born January 4, 1922 at Parish, he was the son of George and Mary Coger Durgan.

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

    Jan 1985 / last residence, Altmar, Oswego County NY

  4. (Obituary)
    Pulaski Democrat, 11 Feb 1985:.

    ROBERT J. DURGAN Robert J. Durgan aged 63... died January 24, 1985 at
    the Lee Memorial Hospital in Fulton.

  5. (Obituary)
    Pulaski Democrat, 11 Feb 1985:.

    ROBERT J. DURGAN Robert J. Durgan aged 63, .. Funeral services were held January 28 at the Foster-Hax Funeral Home, Pulaski ... Spring burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in
    Williamstown.