Robert Lee Durkee (1912 - 1997)

Born 30 Jun 1912 in Pottersdale, Karthaus Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Ancestors

Died 16 Jan 1997 at age 84 in Claymont, New Castle, Delaware, United States

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Biography

Robert Lee Durkee was born on Jun 30, 1912 in Pottersdale, Karthaus Township, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States, son of Matthew Caldwell Durkee (1884–1963) and Mable Michaels (1890–1964).

In 1920, single son, in household of his father, Matthew, (35 years) in Karthaus, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States.

In 1940, married head of household in Bangor, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States.

Robert died on Jan 16, 1997 in Claymont, New Castle, Delaware, United States, aged 84.

Sources

• Birth: "Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1914", Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 478; Certificate Number Range: 83851-86850; Certificate Number: 87262, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 60484 #35345200 (accessed 25 August 2023), Robert Lee Durker born on 30 Jun 1912, son of Matthew C Durker & Mabel Maud Michaels, in Kanthaus, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA.
• 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 50; Digital film/folder number: 004967704; FHL microfilm: 1821553; Image number: 596; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03075-5, FamilySearch Record: MFRV-3BJ (accessed 25 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJV-S1H, Robert L Durkee (7), single son, in household of Matthew Durkee (35 years) in Karthaus, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
• 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940", citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 25; Digital film/folder number: 005456721; Image number: 45; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A, FamilySearch Record: KQ6M-6MP (accessed 25 August 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MT-59R9, Robert Durkee (28), married head of household in Bangor, Northampton, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
• Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947", National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Delaware, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 21, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #6346543 (accessed 25 August 2023), Name: Robert Lee Durkee; Race: White; Age: 28; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 30 Jun 1912; Birth Place: Pottersdale, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA; Employer: Alexis I Dupont School; Height: 5 7; Weight: 131; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Brown; Next of Kin: Matthew Caldwell Durkee; Household Members (Name) Age Relationship: Robert Lee Durkee 28 Self (Head), Matthew Caldwell Durkee Father.
• Obituary: The News Journal Wilmington, Delaware · Monday, January 20, 1997
• 1997 Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007", Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007, Ancestry Record 60901 #42850589 (accessed 25 August 2023), Name: Robert Lee Durkee [Robert L Durkee]; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 30 Jun 1912; Birth Place: Pottersdale, Pennsylvania; Death Date: 16 Jan 1997; Father: Matthew C Durkee; Mother: Mabel Michaels; Notes: Jun 1942: Name listed as ROBERT LEE DURKEE; 25 Jan 1997: Name listed as ROBERT L DURKEE.