OBITUARY: Victor L. Duryee, 1855-1937, Mitchell County, Iowa




                         Victor L. Duryee

Victor L. Duryee was born at Ossian, New York, September 25, 1855,
to Andrew S. and Mary A. North Duryee.  His childhood days were spent
in New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.  At the age of 19 he came
with his parents ot Mitchell County, arriving at the home of Deacon
Shupe February 25, 1874.

He united with the Wayne Baptist church in January of 1885.  George
Shupe, Mrs. Adeline Brown and daughter, Eunice, were baptised at
the same time in the river by the old Scott mill, a hole having
been sawed in the ice to make the baptism possible.

He married Etta E. Hall December 22, 1881.  Four children were born
to them: May E., of Port Jervis, New York; Harry E. and Ethel, wife
of Francis Hall, both of McIntire; and Lola E., who preceded him in
death, March 1, 1920, at the age of 29, one year prior to the death
of her mother, which occurred June 22, 1921.

Death came to release him from his suffering Sunday, August 27, 1937,
at about 4 pm.  He leaves to mourn his loss three children, nine
grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.  Funeral services
were held at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Francis Hall, at
McIntire, Tuesday at 2 pm, and at the McIntire Baptist church
at 2:30 pm, with Rev. Bodenham officiating.  Burial was made in
the Wayne cemetery.



     Copyright 2004, Merri Cross

     Note: This was my great-grandfather.