Felix Durkee (1790 - 1868)

Born 3 Jan 1790 in Bozrah, New London, Connecticut, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Betsey (Dennis) Durkee — married 28 Mar 1824 in New London, New London, Connecticut, United States

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Biography

Facts

NAME
Felix Durkee ^[1]
Felix Dirkee
Felix Dugre ^[2]
Felix Durke ^[3]

SEX
Male

BIRTH
About 1790; Connecticut, United States ^{[2] [3]}
3 JAN 1790; Bozrah, New London, Connecticut, United States ^[4]
3 JAN 1794 ^[5]

DEATH
26 APR 1868 ^[1]

OCCUPATION
1850; Lumber dealer ^[2]
1860; Carpenter ^[3]

RESIDENCE
1850; Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States ^[2]
1860; Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States ^[3]
1867; 5 Baltick, Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States ^[6]

FAMILY
Husband
Felix Durkee
Wife
Betsey Dennis
Marriage
28 MAR 1824; New London, New London, Connecticut, United States ^[7]

Research Notes

From "The Times, and Hartford Advertiser," April 20, 1824,

"Married.

"...

"At New-London, Mr. Felix Durkee, to Miss Betsey Dennis, both of Norwich."

From the "Norwich Courier," June 2, 1824,

"Felix Durkee

"Has just received, and now offers for sale,

"7000 feet of prime Cherry Lumber.

"Which will be sold cheap for Cash. Those wishing to purchase are requested to call on H. Colton in my absence.

"Norwich, June 1, 1824."

From the "Norwich Courier," July 30, 1828,

"The corner stone of a new Church for the Episcopal Society in this county, was laid yesterday afternoon, ... and Felix Durkee, Builders."

From the "Norwich Republican," Norwich, Connecticut, Oct. 15, 1828, p. 11,

"Died.

"...; a child of Mr. Felix Durkey; aged 1 year; ..."

[This might be the same Felix Durkee. I have no other record of the death of a child of his.]

From the "Norwich Courier," Feb. 25, 1829,

"Notice.

"The subscribers have purchased of John Lathrop, his stock of Lumber, and have formed a connection in the Lumber business under the firm of Durkee & Miner.

"Felix Durkee,

"Erastus P. Miner.

"Feb. 19."

From the "Norwich Courier," March 20, 1833,

"Dissolution.

"The subscribers have, by mutual consent, this day dissolved.

"Felix Durkee,

"Erastus P. Miner,

"Sandford B. Meech.

"All persons, having unsettled accounts with the above firm, will please call and settle the same immediately.

"March 4th, 1833."

From the "Norwich Courier," Dec. 11, 1833,

"Strayed,

"From the subscriber on the 15th ult, a brindle Cow, 7 or 8 years old. Whoever will return said Cow or give information where she may be found shall be reasonably rewarded.

"Felix Durkee.

"Norwich, Dec. 4, 1833."

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Source: Title: "Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions, 1675-1934" , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Source: Title: "1850 Census" , Page: Connecticut, Norwich, New London Co., Roll M432_48, p. 110 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} Source: Title: "1860 Census" , Page: Connecticut, Norwich, New London Co., Roll M653_90, p. 905 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
4. ↑ Source: Title: www.familysearch.org , Page: IGI Batch# 7450324
5. ↑ Source: Title: "The Backus Families of Early New England" , Page: p. 36 , Author: Reno W. Backus , Publisher: Name: 1966; , Call number: CS71.B12 , Repository name: www.familytreemaker.com
6. ↑ Source: Title: "Connecticut City Directories" , Page: Norwich, 1867, p. 68 , Repository name: www.ancestry.com
7. ↑ Source: Title: www.familysearch.org , Page: IGI Film# 2034701