William Duffy Obituary, Rowan, Wright County, Iowa ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other gain. Copying of the files within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged. Contributed to the Wright Co. Archives by Alice Brook ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WILLIAM DUFFY William Duffy, son of Robert and Nancy Duffy was born at Tompsonville, Conn. January 15th, 1849; died at his home near Rowan May 6th 1932, age 83 yrs, 3 mo’s. 21 days. When a child he moved with his parents to Wright Co. Iowa, settling on a farm near Fry Burg now Rowan, where he grew to manhood. On November 30th 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Perry who preceeded him in death 17 years. To this union were born three children: William A. and two who died in infancy. Mr. Duffy leaves to mourn his death, one son, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Roberta Berryhill, of LaPorte City, Iowa. Mr. Duffy united with the first Congregational Church of Rowan April 29th, 1891. He has held various offices, and was a life Deacon at his death. ------###