- SETH P. DURKEE, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Clinton; born in Ft.
Edward, Washington Co., N.Y.,
- Dec. 21, 1812; son of James L. DURKEE, who was originally
from Litchfield, Conn.; his ancestors were in the Revolutionary
war; one of them was poisoned from drinking milk prepared by
the enemy; Mr. James DURKEE died at the age of 53, about 1842;
after becoming of age, Seth worked for Daniel W. WING in the
lumber business; was also with P. H. BITELEY; took timber from
near the Susquehanna River to New York; in 1841, went into business
on his own account; went to Ft. Edwards; farmed and also took
timber through Lake Champlain to the Hudson and to New York;
was successful in this business; in 1869, went to Oshkosh, Wis.;
fall of same year, came to Clinton and settled on 102 acres of
land, which he now has under fine cultivation. Married Lydia
A. SPRAGUE in June, 1842; have had six children - Ann E. (died
in infancy), Mary E. (married George TURNEAURE), Nancy A. (died
in infancy), Frank A. (is living), Fanny (is at home), another
died in infancy. Mr. DURKEE and family are members of the Baptist
Church; has been Deacon many years and holds that position in
the Clinton Church.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 778.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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