Biographical Sketch of James DUROSS; Philadelphia Co., PA

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"Philadelphia, A History of the City and its People; A Record of 225 Years"
Author, Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer
Publisher:  S. H. Clark; Philadelphia; 1912     
Vol. 4, Page 143
 
 JAMES DUROSS
     James Duross, deceased, whose connection with the business interests of Philadelphia was 
that of a furniture merchant at Sixth and South streets, through many years, was a native of 
Ireland, in which country his youthful days were passed and his education was acquired. When 
a young man he determined to leave the Emerald isle, for he heard the call of the new world 
and, crossing the Atlantic, established his home in Philadelphia, where his remaining days 
were passed. As the years went by he eagerly availed himself of every opportunity for 
business progress and advancement, and for a considerable period was engaged successfully 
and extensively in the furniture business at Sixth and South streets, where he conducted a 
well appointed store, carrying a large and carefully selected line of goods. Straightforward 
in all his business dealings, he won a liberal patronage and thus at his death left his 
family in comfortable financial circumstances.
     Mr. Duross was married to Miss Mary O'Neill, of Philadelphia, a daughter of James 
O'Neill, a furniture dealer of this city. Unto them were born four children, of whom three 
are now living: John, who is married and makes his home in Philadelphia; Margaret, the wife 
of Charles Tete, of this city; and Mary, the wife of Harry Pattison, of Philadelphia. Mrs. 
Duross is still living and yet occupies the old homestead where she has now resided for more 
than thirty years. In his religious faith Mr. Duross was a most earnest and zealous Catholic 
and in his political belief was a stalwart democrat. He never sought to figure prominently 
in public affairs, however, preferring to concentrate his time and energies upon his 
business interests.
 



 

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