Harriet Durkee

Brief Life History of Harriet

When Harriet Durkee was born on 3 June 1861, in Stockbridge, Windsor, Vermont, United States, her father, James Mason Durkee, was 31 and her mother, Harriet E. Bevins, was 31.

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James Mason Durkee
1830–1881
Harriet E. Bevins
1830–
Georgianna E. Durkee
1852–1852
Frank L. Durkee
1853–1899
Kate A. Durkee
1860–1940
Harriet Durkee
1861–

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    World Events (3)

    1863

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

    1863 · The Battle at Gettysburg

    The Battle of Gettysburg involved the largest number of casualties of the entire Civil war and is often described as the war's turning point. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers lost their lives during the three-day Battle. To honor the fallen soldiers, President Abraham Lincoln read his historic Gettysburg Address and helped those listening by redefining the purpose of the war.

    1864 · St. Albans Raid

    St. Albans Raid took place on October 19, 1864. It was a Confederate raid from Canada into Union territory. Confederate soldiers that were in Canada raided the town of St. Albans killed one person and robbed three banks.

    Name Meaning

    Irish and Scottish: perhaps a late pet form in Scotland of Durkin . This surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

    History: The name was brought to the Massachusetts Bay Colony by William Durgy, who was born in Ireland c. 1632. He arrived from Barbados on November 9, 1663, as the indentured servant of Thomas Bishop.

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

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