George Washington Duree

1832–
Indiana, United States

The Life of George Washington

When George Washington Duree was born in 1832, in Indiana, United States, his father, Jacob B Duree, was 33 and his mother, Keziah Goodin, was 36. He married Sarah Conner on 5 February 1860, in Sigourney, Keokuk, Iowa, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. He lived in Sigourney, Keokuk, Iowa, United States in 1850 and Lancaster, Keokuk, Iowa, United States in 1860. He was buried in Nichols Cemetery, Ingram, Kerr, Texas, United States.

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Family Time Line

George Washington Duree
1832–
Sarah Conner
1839–1907
Marriage: 5 February 1860
William Anderson Duree
1862–1936
Harriet Alice Duree
1862–
Frances L Duree
1865–

Spouse and Children

MARRIAGE
5 February 1860
Sigourney, Keokuk, Iowa, United States
children

(3)

    William Anderson Duree

    Male1862–1936Male

    Harriet Alice Duree

    Female1862–Female

    Frances L Duree

    Female1865–Female

Parents and Siblings

    Jacob B Duree

    Male1799–1857Male

    Keziah Goodin

    Female1796–1876Female

siblings

(9)

    Isaac Duree

    Male1825–1834Male

    Samuel W Duree

    Male1826–1896Male

    Miles Duree

    Male1828–1907Male

    Sarah Duree

    Female1831–1921Female

    George Washington Duree

    Male1832–Male

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World Events (8)

1832 · The Black Hawk War

Age 0

Convinced that a group of Native American tribes were hostile, The United States formed a frontier militia to stop them in their tracks. Even though Black Hawk was hoping to avoid bloodshed while trying to resettle on tribal land, U.S. officials opened fire on the Native Americans. Black Hawk then responded to this confrontation by successfully attacking the militia at the Battle of Stillman's Run and then left northward. After a few months the militia caught up with Black Hawk and his men and defeated them at the Battle of Wisconsin Heights. While being weakened by hunger, injuries and desertion, Black Hawk and the rest of the many native survivors retreated towards the Mississippi. Unfortunately, Black Hawk and other leaders were later captured when they surrendered to the US forces and were then imprisoned for a year.
1836 · The Massive Internal Improvements Act

Age 4

The Massive Internal Improvements Act of 1836 loaned Indiana $10,000,000 to create infrastructure such as canals, railroads, and roads across the state. The act was signed by Whig Governor Noah Noble and passed by the Indiana General Assembly. However, the financial crisis known as the Panic of 1837 thwarted these plans as costs ballooned. Construction on the infrastructure was not completed and the state debt rapidly increased.
1863

Age 31

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

Name Meaning

Altered spelling of either of two French family names: Duré, a nickname from dur ‘hard’, ‘obdurate’, or Dury .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Sources (3)

  • Washington Duree in household of Jacob Duree, "United States Census, 1850"
  • Washington Duree in household of Kissiah Duree, "United States Census, 1860"
  • Washington Duree in household of Jacob Duree, "United States Census, 1850"

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