MYRES, Margaret

Notes:

Gabriel Myers, a possible relative or parent of Margaret appears on early Clinton and Essex Co., New York censuses. Any positive connection is unknown at this time.

Margaret married DURETT, Antoine Liret Bef 1833, Canada Or New York. Antoine (son of DURETTE, Antoine and BERGER, Marie Anne Rougeau Dit) was born 8 Nov 1814, Meadow, Quebec, Canada; died Abt 1863, Probably New York Or Michigan. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

SOURCE:
Much of this family infromation was compiled by Joan R. Fitch.

An Illustrated history of southern California : embracing the counties of San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange, and the peninsula of lower California, from the earliest period of occupancy to the present time, together with glimpses of their prospects, also, full-page portraits of some of their eminent men, and biographical mention of many of their pioneers and of prominent citizens of today.
Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co., 1890, 934 pgs. (p. 153-154).
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Lewis Durett was born in Keeseville, Essex County, New York, February 3, 1834. His father Anthony Durett, was born in Canada, and when a small boy came to reside in the State of New York. His grand-father Anthony Durett, was a native of France. His mother, Margaret (Myres) Durett, was born in the State of New York, of Scotch parents.
When only nine years of age Mr. Lewis Durett was deprived of his mother by death, and he was obliged to come up without many of the early advantages that some boys enjoy. His father died in 1863.
Early in life he was put to work at whatever he could, and learned the business of gilding in a tool factory.
In 1859 he removed to Port Huron, Michigan, and was there for ten years. September 13, 1862, he enlisted in the Union ranks, in Company F, Twent-seventh Michigan Infantry, and was soon sent to the front. In Kentucky he was engaged in several small battles before reaching Vicksburg, which was captured while he was there, on July 4, 1863. They then went to Knoxville, Tennessee, and were in all the battles there until 1864.
At the battle of Knoxville he received a gun-shot wound which caused him to remain in the hospital three months. After returning to his command he was detailed on provost duty, and was there until July, 1864, when he was sent to the quartermaster's department, and served there until July 26, 1865, when he was honorably discharged.
When he returned home he sailed on the lakes four years, - one year before the mast, and afterward as mate and sailing master. During this time he was engaged in the grain, iron ore, and lumber trades.
In 1869 he removed to Nebraska and engaged with his brother in the plastering business, and while there he took a Government homestead and purchased eighty acres besides, making 240 acres of land in York County, Nebraska. Since then he has been engaged in buying and selling stock.
In 1884 he came to San Jacinto, bought a lot and built a store, which he still owns. He also bought twenty acres of land where he now resides, and has built a comfortable home. He also has town lots in different places.
April 10, 1852 he was married to miss Angelina Bolio, born May 10, 1836, in Canada. They had three children: Harriet, born February 19, 1853; Henry, born November 19, 1855, and William, born May 6, 1858. Mrs. Durett died March 22, 1866, and in 1871 he was again married to Miss Sarah A. Gilbert, a native of Troy, Walworth Co., Wisconsin, daughter of William H. Gilbert. She was born June 27, 1852. She is a member of the Christian Church, of the Ladies' Aid Society, and of the W.C.T.U. While in Nebraska she was also a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary Relief Corps.
When the first G. A. R. started in Nebraska, Mr. Durett joined Anderson Post, No. 32, and is now a member of J.A. Addison Post, No. 121, San Jacinto.
His principal business is the breeding and raising of blooded horses, both trotters and all works. He owns a fine Clyde stock horse; he is also the owner of Pope Leo, a Blackhawk and Hamilton horse that has a record of 2:22, and is from very fast stock. He has also several very valuable brood mares and some very promising growing colts. One of the most very desirable things about a horse is docility and gentleness of temper, and Mr. Durett's horses are remarkably gentle and well trained. He is justly proud of his horses.
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Lewis appears on the 1850 census in Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York on page 300. He is living in the household of John Sanborn (age 38, farmer, born Vermont, $10,000 real estate), his wife Cornelia, their son Henry (age 8). Louis Duret is 15, laborer, born Canada.
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By 1860 Lewis was married and living in 2 Ward, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan (Roll 559 Book 1, Page 271):
Lewis Durett, 23, M, Day Laborer, b. NY
Angeline, 24, F, b. Canada
Harriet, 7, F, b. NY
William, 3, M, b. NY
Fred, 3 mo., M, b. MI
Ester Bolio, 67, F, b. Canada
Esther Smith, 44, F, b. VT
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Lewis enlisted in the Union Army at Port Huron, Michigan as a member of the 27th Michigan Infantry on December 10, 1862 at age 27 (doesn't match birthdate). He was later found in California.
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Lewis Durett
Residence: Port Huron, Michigan
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 13 September 1862 in Port Huron, MI at the age of 27. Enlisted in Company F, 27th Infantry Regiment Michigan on 11 November 1862. Mustered out on 26 July 1865 in Delaney House, DC.
Sources: Record of Service of Michigan Volunteers 1861-65. (MIRoster) Published in 1903.
He was wounded in left hip in TN and had ruptured vein in left leg at Petersburg, VA.
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1870 Census: Louisville Precinct, Cass Co., Nebraska (Pg.141).
Henry, 22, farm laborer, real estate=$100, is shown with his wife
Sarah, 27, and 4 children;
Margaret Polly age 9,
Laurie Henrietta age 6,
Harry Anthony age 4,
Catherine "Corianna" age 2.
Also in the house was Henry's brother Lewis Durett and 2 other laborers, Samuel J. Geddis and William Bradley.
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Sources at York's GAR ( Grand Army of the Republic ) Post No. 32, of Nebraska state that he was the brother of Lewis Durett. Both men were born in New York and joined Michigan units during the Civil War.
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The 1900 census finds Lewis in San Jacinto, Riverside Co., California as follows:
Durett, Lewis, Head, White, Male, b. Feb. 1831, age 69, married 28 years, b. NY, Father b. Canada, Mother b. Canada, Brick Mason.
Sarah A., Wife, White, Female, b. July 1852, age 47, married 28 years, b. Wis., Father b. Mass., Mother b. New York.
They both could read, write, and speak english, and they owned their home.
(California, Riverside County, Roll 97 Book 1, Page 227a).
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The 1910 census finds Lewis by himself living in San Jacinto, Riverside Co., California as follows:
Durett, Lewis, Head, Male, White, age 75?, 2nd. marriage 39 years, b. NY, Father b. France?, Mother b. Scotland, No Trade (retired).
Sarah was not show, however he did state he was married and she did apply for a widow's pension in 1916.
(Roll 91 Book 3, Page 238a).
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Obit. from "Hemet News", 26 Jul 1916: "Beloved Pioneer dies at San Jacinto Home": Louis Durett died in San Jacinto shortly after 8 o'clock Tues morning at the age of 85 years. The deceased was one of few remaining pioneers of San Jacinto. Came to this valley in early 80's and seeing a future for this section of CA decided to make it his home. Engaged in ranching for many years and later engaged in business in San Jacinto. Built first brick store bldg in San Jacinto. Bldg still stands next to P.O. (Gone in June 2000, possibly in 1918 earthquake) Deceased was native of NY. Leaveswidow in San Jacinto, son in Los Angeles and daughter in Chicago. Son attended services held Thurs morning from the Roulston and Keil undertaking chapel. Rev. Goodwin officiated at the services at the chapel and San Jacinto lodge of Odd Fellows conducted service at grave. Interment in Hemet-San Jacinto Cemetery".

Lewis married BOLIO, Angeline 10 Apr 1852, New York. Angeline (daughter of Esther) was born 10 May 1836, Canada; died 22 Mar 1866, Probably Michigan. [Group Sheet]

Lewis married GILBERT, Sarah Amanda 31 Dec 1871, Saunders County, Nebraska. Sarah was born 29 Jul 1852, Troy, Walworth County, Wisconsin; died Aft Aug 1916, San Jacinto, Riverside County, California. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

SOURCE:
The following infromation was compiled from numerous sources, and much of the credit goes to Joan R. Fitch (Henry's great-grand daughter), who has traveled the country carefully researching this family.

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1835 Birth:
Henry is the son of Anthony Durett and Margaret Myres, per a biography written about Henry's brother Lewis in: An Illustrated history of southern California : embracing the counties of San Diego, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Orange, and the peninsula of lower California, from the earliest period of occupancy to the present time, together with glimpses of their prospects, also, full-page portraits of some of their eminent men, and biographical mention of many of their pioneers and of prominent citizens of to-day.
Chicago: Lewis Pub. Co., 1890, 934 pgs. (p. 153-154).

The following was a letter written by Henry to the pension board. In it he explains to the best of his memory, his birth record and family origins:

Soldier's Home 2/16/1910
To the Commissioner of Pensions

Dear Sir,

Your letter of ____ is at hand now in regard to family record.
All I can say is this, in regard to record I have none as my father was not an educated man, had no records of family.
The only record ever was I had a testament when I was a boy, but one of my uncles stole it, and I never got back.
When my mother died the family went to live with our grandfather to live.
Now my birth place was what was called the Lower Falls on the Big Sable River, about 3 or 4 miles from Keyesville ____ Clinton Co., NY state, was brought up in other places; Keyesville, Plattsburgh, left Plattsburgh and went to Canton, St. Lawrence Co., NY. From There went west.
Now my mother died when I was very young. All I know of my parents births:
Father was born in Para de Shin (likely "Prairie Du Chien"), Canada as near as I can remember.
Mother was born in Keyesville or Plattsburgh, NY.
The last time I saw my father alive, those are the last words I ever had with him in regard to births. He told me I was born in 1835.
There is none of our family living, only me and my brother who lives in San Jacinto, Riverside Co., Cal.
Our family was all baptised in the Catholic religion. I don't know of any record of it, all I know is my God Parents were Moses LaPorte and wife of S_____.

1860 Marriage:
Henry "Daret" (Durett) and Sarah Esget, 1860.
Book 4, Pg. 15, Ottawa Co. Michigan marriage index. (per Christopher J. Penning, Aug. 10, 2000). According to Henry's pension papers they were married by a Justice of the Peace March 3, 1860.

1860 Census:
Crockery Township, Ottawa Co., Michigan (Pg. 283, #288/248).
Henry "Dewitt" (Durett), age 22, mason, is shown living in with his wife "Polly H. Dewitt" (Sarah H. Durett) age 17. They were living with Sara's father Daniel Esget at the time.

1861, May 13:
Henry said he was 23 years old and living in Crockery, Ottawa Co., Michigan when he enlisted in Company I. (Company I was made up largely of men from Ottawa county, particularly from the eastern side of the county bordering on Kent county.) The Third Michgian was formed in Grand Rapids, Kent Co., during late April and May of 1861.

1861, June 13:
Departed from western Michigan for Washington, DC, on , arriving at their first camp in the east, near Chain Bridge, Virginia, just above Georgetown, on that following Sunday.

Duty in the Defences of Washington, D. C., till July 16, 1861.
Advance on Manassas, Va., July 16-21.
Occupation of Fairfax Court House, Va., July 17.
Action at Blackburns Ford July 18.
Battle of Bull Run July 21.
Duty in the Defences of Washington, D. C., till March, 1862.
Reconnoissance to Occoquan October 21-24, 1861.
Reconnoissance to Occoquan Village February 3, 1862.
(Cos. "H," "I"). Moved to the Virginia Peninsula March 17, 1862.
1862 March 21-23 Henry was sick and treated
Siege of Yorktown April 5-May 4.
Battle of Fair Oaks or Seven Pines May 31-June 1.
Reconnoissance beyond Seven Pines June 1-2.
Seven days before Richmond June 25-July 1.
Oak Grove June 25.
Savage Station and Peach Orchard June 29.
1862, June 30, Henry became ill again and reported to the hospital while at Yorktown, VA.
1862, August 31, Henry was transfered to another hospital at Newport, Rhode Island.
1862, September 4, Henry reports back to duty.
1862, October 1, Henry was at Upton Hill, VA. He proceded to march to Edwards Ferry, MD. where he fell ill again and was soon sent to the hospital at Leesburgh, VA. and was at the Convalecent Hospital at Alexandria, VA where he was mustered out on a Medical Discharge, Februray 26,1863.

1863, October 1:
Henry was discharged at Washington, DC, although the details are rather unclear. In any case, according to one source, he was discharged in order to be transferred to the Second Michigan Cavalry.

1863, July 9:
Living in Nunica, Ottawa Co., Michigan.

1863, December 18 or 28:
Assigned to Second Michigan Cavalry at Washington, D.C., however, no record of such an enlistment is found in the Regimental descriptive rolls or 1905 Regimental history for the Second Michigan cavalry. (According to Van Eycks Ottawa County in the Civil War, p. 6.).

Operations about Dandridge and Mossy Creek December 24-28.
Dandridge, Tenn., December 24.
Talbot's Station, Mossy Creek, December 29.
Operations about Dandridge January 16-17, 1864.
Bend of Chucky Road, near Dandridge, January 16.
Dandridge January 17.
Operations about Dandridge January 26-28.
McNutt's Bridge January 27.
Fair Garden January 27-28.
Swann's Island January 28.
Regiment re-enlisted March 28, 1864.
On Veteran furlough April to June.
Atlanta Campaign May 1-June 29 (Non-Veterans).
Varneli's Station May 7.
Demonstrations on Dalton May 9-13.
Tilton May 13.
Battle of Resaca May 14-15.
Near Cassville May 19.
Stilesboro May 23.
Burnt Hickory May 24.
About Dallas May 25-June 5.
Burned Church May 30-June 1.
Operations about Marietta and against Kenesaw June 10-29.
Lost Mountain June 15-17.
Moved to Franklin, Tenn., June 29.
Duty Railroad Defences of the District of Nashville till August 29.

1864, August 30 - December 30:
Hospitalized in Franklin, Tennessee.

1865, September:
Discharged at Macon, Georgia.

Pension File Details:
Henry stood 5'-6", had hazel eyes and brown hair.
Enlistment records indicated Henry and brother Lewis were plasterers by trade.

1868-1870: Moved family to Louisville Precinct, Cass Co., Nebraska.

1870 Census: Louisville Precinct, Cass Co., Nebraska (Pg.141).
Henry, 22, farm laborer, real estate=$100, is shown with his wife Sarah, 27, and 4 children;
Margaret Polly age 9,
Laurie Henrietta age 6,
Harry Anthony age 4,
Catherine "Corianna" age 2.
Also in the house was Henry's brother Lewis Durett and 2 other laborers, Samuel J. Geddis and William Bradley.

Sources at York's GAR ( Grand Army of the Republic ) Post No. 32, of Nebraska state that he was the brother of Lewis Durett. Both men were born in New York and joined Michigan units during the Civil War.

1879-1880:
Henry was treated for heart disease, spine problems, contracted figers on left hand, bladder and kidney problems. The medical record goes on to state Henry could perform manual labor only about half the time, due to his condition. He was treated by Haymond J. Powers, MD at Ogden, Utah.

1880 Census:
Ogden, Weber Co., Utah.
Henry age 43, a brick mason, is shown with his wife
Sarah age 37 and 3 children;
Laurie age 16,
Catherine age 12, and
Gertrude age 4.
Son Harry, age 13, was shown living in the house of a lawyer, Duane Hillshaw as a servant.
Oldest daughter Margaret was nearby with her husband Joseph W. Dorn age 27 and son George age 1.

1883-1887:
Henry is believed to have lived in Dakota Territory (Burleigh Co.) based on the following recorded land grant :
Name: Durett, Henry
Meredian: 05
Township-Range: 138 N 076 W
Section: 008
Acreage: 160
Type: 251101
Case Type: PA
Document ID: 214
Date: 11/05/1887

Henry also went to the County seat to obtain patent medicine, as he couldn't afford a doctor. Henry was apparently widowed in Dakota Territory. He was also treated with "Mustard Plasters" by Mrs. Wagner.

November 27, 1888:
The Bismark Daily Tribune reported that "Henry Durett, a Sterling merchant, was in town yesterday."

1888-1890:
Henry Durett is shown in Los Angeles City Directories.

1891:
Henry was located in the Tacoma, Washington directory as a plasterer from the city of Puyallup.

1895:
Henry is reported age 58, living at the Pacific Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soliders.

1898, March 15:
Henry Durett is shown in Los Angeles City Directory at 337 Commercial Street, (Could be Soldier's Home address).

1900 Census:
"National House for Disabled Voluteer Soldiers" in Pacific Branch, Santa Monica Township, Los Angeles Co., California (Enumeration District 131, Sheet 2, taken June 11, 1900).
In the census Henry stated he was 65 and was born in January, 1835.

1910 Census:
(Malibu Township, Los Angeles Co., California, Roll 85 Book 3, Page 117b)
Pacific Branch of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers.
Durett Henry, Inmate(Patient), Male, White, 74, Widowed, b. NY, fa. b. Canada, mo. b. NY, can read / can write.

1912, March 31, Cemetery:
Durett, Henry, CO I 3 MICH INF, Plot: 21 D/12, Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California

Sources:

1. Joan R. Fitch, (great-grandaughter of Henry).
Portland, Oregon.

2. Mr. Steve Soper of the "Old Third Michigan Infantry Project" (http://www.oldthirdmichigan.org) and pension records.

Henry married ESGET, Sarah H. 3 Mar 1860, Crockery Township, Ottawa County, Michigan. Sarah (daughter of ESGET, Daniel William and THOMPSON, Mary Polly) was born Abt 1843, Probably Greenfield, Erie County, Pennsylvania; died Bef 1900, Probably Burleigh County, Dakota Territory (North Dakota). [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Henrietta apears on the 1860 census living in the 2nd ward, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan. (#1091/1055). She was shown as 7 years old living with her parents, 2 brothers and Esther Bolio and Esther Smith.
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By the 1870 census she was living with the Thomas Ellery family, she was noted as Hattie Durant age 17.
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The 1873 city directory for Port Huron cites "Miss Hattie E. Durett, living with Thomas Ellery". (Source: Grace Bates).
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The 1880 census shows:
John HALLINAN Self M Male W 28 CAN Paper Hanger CAN CAN
Hattie HALLINAN Wife M Female W 26 NY Keeping House NY NY
Eva HALLINAN Dau S Female W 5 MI CAN NY
Bertie HALLINAN Son S Male W 3 MI CAN NY
Source Information:
Census Place Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Family History Library Film 1254192
NA Film Number T9-0192
Page Number 330A
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Henrietta married HALLINAN, John Abt 1875, Michigan. John was born 20 Nov 1852; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Henry — Julia. Julia was born , Utah. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

William apears on the 1860 census living in the 2nd ward, Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan. (#1091/1055). He was shown as 3 years old living with his parents, 1 brother, 1 sister, Esther Bolio and Esther Smith.
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The 1910 census finds William and his wife Julia living in E. San Diego, San Diego Co., CA (ED 240).
He was 62, and she was 42.
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William is buried in J plot, Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Los Angeles Co., California. Headstone reads " William H. Durett, 1857-1929. There is a Frances Durett buried June 16, 1942, near William. Her headstone reads "Mother Dear, 1856-1942"; her mother was an Ashurst and her father was a Kellogg. (Could Frances be a second wife of William ?).

William — Julia J.. Julia was born Abt 1878, Utah; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Source:
Much of credit for this family information goes to Joan R. Fitch.

1880 cunsus:
Joseph W. DORR Self M Male W 27 IL Machine Hand WI WI
Margrett DORR Wife M Female W 20 MI Keeping House NY Pennsylvania
George DORR Son S Male W 1 UT IL MI
Source Information:
Census Place 2nd Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah
Family History Library Film 1255339
NA Film Number T9-1339
Page Number 435A
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1870 CENSUS, Louisville Pct, Cass, NE: 9 years, born MI. Living with parents, 3 siblings, uncle (Lewis Durett), and 2 laborers.

Birth date from father's pension file; still living at that time. Name given as "Polley Margritt".

Marriage License issued Douglas Co, NE: "You are hereby authorized to join in the holy bands of matrimony, and to celebrate within this county the rites and ceremonies of marriage between Mr. Joseph W. DORR of Omaha aged 23, born at IL, son of Phillip G. DORR; his mother's maiden name was Mary A. WHILHERBOW, and Miss Margaret P. DURETT of Omaha aged 17 years, born at York County, NE, daughter of Henry DURETT; her mother's maiden name was Sarah H. ASCOTT, and this shall be your good and sufficient warrant, and you are required to return the license to me within three months from the celebration of such marriage, with the certificate of the same appended thereto, and signed by you, under the penalty of five hundred dollars, in witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal this 15th day of July, A. D. 1877." Signed: C. H. Sedgewick, County Judge. (Recorded same day.)

Margaret married DORR, Joseph W. 15 Jul 1877, Douglas County, Nebraska. Joseph (son of DORR, Phillip G. and WHILHERBOW, Mary A.) was born Abt 1853, Illinois; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Source:
Much of credit for this family information goes to Joan R. Fitch.

Notes:

In 1880 the Ogden, Weber Co., Utah census shows Harry with the family of Duane Hillshaw, a lawyer, as a 13 year old servant. He was not recorded with his parents. It is unknown why this arrangement took place.
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Harry seems to have caught a case of "gold fever" during the Klondike gold strike of 1897.
Harry (shown as Henry) appears in the 1900 Skagway, Alaska census living with his wife Frankie. The census shows Harry as Henry, however the birth date / state and parent's birth states seem to confirm the assumption that this is our Harry or else he was a twin. The census states that Harry was a miner who previously had lived in Seattle, Washington and had been a construction worker. Frankie is shown as having been born in California and her parents were both born in New England, her bithdate is shown as January, 1859, making her 7 years Harry's senior.
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More confirmation of this Harry (Henry) are the 1891, 1893 directory listings, found by Joan R. Fitch, showing a Henry Durett plasterer is shown in the Tacoma City Directory (Puyallup Co., Washington).
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1904 Seattle City Directory: DURAIT, H., laborer, boarding at 309 Maynard Ave.
1905 Seattle City Directory: DURAIT, H., laborer, residing at 518 Maynard Ave.
1907 Seattle City Directory: DURETT, Harry A., carpenter, Grand Opera House; 220-7 th Ave.
1908 Seattle City Directory: DURETT, Harry A., stage carpenter, Grand Opera House; 220-7th Ave.

Birth date and middle name from father's pension file. Death date from 1908 directory listing.

From Julia Borgeson DURETT's journal, 2002: In Dec 1904 "went to visit Will's cousin Harry DURETT who was manager of the Grand Opera House in Seattle". "March 19th we got word that Will's Cousin Harry DURETT of Seattle, WA had died of heart trouble." (1908)

Harry — FRANKIE. was born Jan 1859, California; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Source:
Much of credit for this family information goes to Joan R. Fitch.

Notes:

Source:
Much of credit for this family information goes to Joan R. Fitch.

Notes:

Source:
Much of credit for this family information goes to Joan R. Fitch.

Notes:

SOURCE:
The following infromation was compiled from numerous sources, and much of the credit goes to Joan R. Fitch (Gertrude's grand daughter).

Gertrude appears in the 1880 census as a 4 year old child attending school. She was living at home with her 2 older sisters and her parents. The census shows that she was born in Nebraska and her sisters were born in Michigan.
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By 1890 Gertrude was in California as she was recorded as being married to Sylvester S. Ackley on March 3, 1890 in Emmett, San Benito Co., California. witnessed by G. W. Call. Both bride and groom were said to be from Emmett. Sylvester was shown as age 35 and Gertrude was shown as age 17 or 18. In March of 1890 her actual age was almost 14.
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In the 1900 census taken at Corning, Tehama Co., California Gertrude stated she was born in Utah (actually Nebraska) and she had two children from a previous marriage to Mr. Ackley, they were Agnes age 6 and Charles age 4. In the same census she was newly married to Henry Stevens with a new baby girl, yet to be named, age 4 months. She went on to state that she had given birth to 4 children however 3 were still living in 1900. At the time of the 1900 census Gertrude's ex-husband Samuel Sylvester Ackley was living in Squaw Valley Township, Siskiyou Co., California with his sister Bertha and various other children of his, from another marriage.
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By May 1904 Gertrude was married to Harvey Thomas Halsey and was living in Red Bluff, Tehama Co. Ca. there were at least 4 children Gertrude brought to the marriage and 4 other children they had together.
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The 1910 census of Tehama Co., California finds the family in Red Bluff, at 541 Breckenridge Drive, as follows:
Halsey, Harvey, head, male, white, 35, married 6 yrs., b. CA, fa. b. MO, mo. b. Iowa , laborer, odd jobs
", Gertrude, wife, female, white, 34, married 6 yrs., 3 children all surviving, b. UT, fa. b. France, mo. b. US
", Alice, daughter, female, white, 5, single, b. CA, fa. b. CA, mo. b. UT
", Marion, son, male, white, 3, single, b. CA, fa. b. CA, mo. b. UT
", James M., son, male, white, 1, single, b. CA, fa. b. CA, mo. b. UT
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With all the strain on her marriage, and Harvey being gone much of the time, Gertrude found herself unable to adequately care for the children, and the County took them to be adopted. Gertrude later came to get Harry (the youngest), and Alice ran away from the orphanage to be with her mother again. The other children are believed to have been adopted by other families. Marion was raised by the Latimers.
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Gertrude sued for divorce on September 5, 1919. (Butte Co., California : Suit #807R).
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The 1920 census finds Gertrude Halsey living in Chico, Butte Co., California with her daughter Alice and son Harry. The address was 4701 9th. Street. The census shows her occupation as building janitor and Alice was working at a match factory (likely Diamond Match of Chico). Gertrude E. was 43, Alice M. 15 and Harry D. 7. Gertrude indicates she was a widow, however she wasn't, she was divorced from Harvey. Harvey lived until the year 1930. ( Butte Co., ED. 10, SH. 14 A, Dated January 15, 1920 ).
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The 1930 census shows Gertrude and her family living in Chico Township, Central Portion, Butte Co., California (ED. 12, Sht. 10B).
The census taker had very poor penmanship and Gertrude's name is illegible. Best guess is Rice Stella?. She went on to state she was 53 years old, born in Utah and did not know in which state her parents were born. She was renting her home at $10 per month and had no occupation. Gertrude's daughter was divorced from Merl Kelly by 1930 and appears with Gertrude as Alice (Bruce?) age 26, widowed. Alice had a job as a canner at the local nut company. Alice's son Harold Kelly, age 3 1/2, was with the family as was Harry Durett, age 18, Gertrude's youngest child.
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Sometime after the 1930 census Gertrude married a man by the name of John D. Rice in Chico Butte Co., Ca.
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Some recollections of Gertrude is that she had dark hair, was compactly built, and she would roll her own cigarettes.
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Gertrude's Obituary, March 29, 1937, Chico Enterprise Record:
Mrs. Gertrude Estella Rice Called by Death
Mrs. Gertrude Estella Rice, 60, a native of Ogden, Utah, and a resident here for the last three months died last night at the home of her daughter Mrs. S. A. Bailey, 3825 Fifth avenue.
Survivors aside from the local daughter, include the Widower John D. Rice, another daughter Mrs. Clyde Lacey of Eureka; three sons, Charles S. Ackley of Nelson, George Stevens of Winters and Harry Durette of Sacramento and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of Westfall Funeral Home, the Rev. L. G. Morony of the First Baptist church officiating.
Burial will be in the Chico cemetery.
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The burial plot is section 26, lot 127.

Gertrude married HOLSEY, Harvey Thomas 16 May 1904, Red Bluff, Tehama County, California. Harvey was born 17 Jan 1875, Colusa County, California; died 30 Nov 1930, Chico, Butte County, California; was buried 2 Dec 1930, Chico Cemetery, Chico, Butte County, California. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude married ACKLEY, Samuel Sylvester 3 Mar 1890, Emmett, San Benito County, California. Samuel was born 16 Feb 1852, Illinois; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude married RICE, John Dolphus Aft 1930, Probably Chico, Butte County, California. John (son of RICE, John Wesley and ENOCHS, Mary Melissa) was born 16 Aug 1879, Benton, Pike County, Ohio; died 22 Dec 1940, Butte, California, Unites States; was buried 27 Dec 1940, Chico Cemetery, Chico, Butte County, California. [Group Sheet]

Gertrude married STEVENS, Henry Mains Abt 1900, Probably Corning, Tehema County, California. Henry (son of STEVENS, Henry Mains and Martha A.) was born 23 Oct 1877, Probably Tehama County, California; died 17 Nov 1942, Glenn County, California. [Group Sheet]

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SOURCE:
This family infromation was compiled by Joan R. Fitch.

Notes:

SOURCE:
This family infromation was compiled by Joan R. Fitch (Marion's daughter).

Marion lived his early childhood with his birth parents until the county took Marion and his siblings and set them for adoption in about 1914.
He was adopted by the Latimers (George and Belle) on January 13, 1915. The family relocated to Watsonville, California where Marion a.k.a. "Jack" spent his early years. He graduated from High School in Carpenteria. Jack met his wife to be while working at a malt shop in Santa Barbara and they were wed there in 1931.
With the depression in full swing, Jack and Mable moved to various communities where Jack worked jobs in mining and petroleum etc. By 1944 the family located in Richmond, California where Jack took work in the Navy ship yards. In 1946 Jack struck out on his own and began a business constructing "tear-drop" shaped trailers bearing the logo "Jack- Bilt". He later changed occupations and worked in cabinet building and home construction.
Jack was musically talented, played several instruments, sang and danced.

Marion married WEBB, Mabel Frances 31 Jul 1931, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California. Mabel (daughter of WEBB, Franklin and SMITH, Cora Belle) was born 30 Jun 1908, El Monte, Los Angeles County, California; died 30 Jul 1981, Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan; was buried May 1982, San Francisco Bay Area, California. [Group Sheet]

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SOURCE:
Most of this family infromation was compiled by Joan R. Fitch.

After the county took the children, a divorced Gertrude was able to adopt-back Harry who then took the last name Durett (his mother's maiden name

There was a grammar school commencement announcement in the Oakland Tribune which indicated Harry Durette was going to graduate from Central grammar school, in Chico, Ca., and he was to speak.
(June 18, 1924, pg. 10).

Harry was a member of the CB's (Construction Batallion) in the service.

Harry married STOWELL, Katherine Margaret Bef 1946, Reno, Nevada. Katherine was born 7 Jul 1908, San Francisco, San Francisco County, California; died 25 Sep 1991, Charmichael, Sacramento County, California; was buried , Mount Vernon Cemetery, Charmichael, Sacramento County, California. [Group Sheet]

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Agnes is noted as one of Gertrude's daughters in her obituray as Mrs. Clyde Lacey of Eureka. Her death record contained her birth date, death date and Social Security Number: 547-34-1022. She was 74 when she passed away in Humbolt Co., California.

-From the notes of Joan R. Fitch we find:

1900 CENSUS, Corning Twp, Tehama, CA: born Jul 1893, 6 years, born CA, father born IL, mother born UT. Living with step-grand parents (Henry M. and Martha STEVENS); Aunt Sylva; step-father, Henry STEVENS; mother, Gertrude; brother, George ACKLEY; and half sister, "Baby Stevens".
Tehama Co, CA Marriage Records: #1/203, says she is 18 years and born C

Eureka City Directory, 1936, living with husband, Clyde LACEYat 3356 Pine St; 1937/1938, living with husband, Clyde A. LACEY at 3356 Pine St; 1939, living with husband, Clyde A. LACEY at 3356 Pine St; 1940/1941, living with husband, Clyde A. LACEY at 2402 Pine St; 1942, living with husband, Clyde LACEY at 2402 Pine St; 1946-1953, living with husband, Clyde C. LACEY at 1610 Glatt St.

Obituary: "LACEY, MRS. AGNES VIOLET, Jun 3, 1967, Hydesville. Wife of Clyde LACEY of Hydesville. Survived by a number of relatives. A native of McCloud, CA moving to Humboldt Co in 1925. Living in Hydesville 25 years. Services will be held Monday. June 5, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. George Demant officiating. Interment, Ocean View Cemetery." (from Eureka newspaper)

Visited cemetery Mar 2002; took photos.

No record of divorce from Henry BLAISE or marriage to Clyde LACEY in Tehama Co Court House.

Vitals from CA Death Records on-line; SS# 547-34-1022; died at 74 years.

Agnes married
Henry Paul BLAISE 12 Sep 1911 in Red Bluff, Tehama, CA
Born: about 1888 in NY
Died: 7 Jul 1952 in Klamath Co, OR

Henry 's Notes:
Source: Marriage Index, 1856-1926, Tehama Co. Court House, Red Bluff, CA. Married by W. L. Bransford.
1910 CENSUS, Squaw Valley, Siskiyou, CA, ED 119: 24 years, born NY, parents born NY, single, boarder, brakeman for railroad.
1920 CENSUS, Pine Grove, Klamath, OR, ED 95: 32 years, born NY, parents born NY, son-in-law, conductor for railroad. Living with wife, Sybil and daughter, Carmen, in in-laws' home.
1930 CENSUS, Portland, Multnomah, OR, ED 335: "Harry", 38 years, born NY, parents born NY, rents, married at 22, yard master for railroad. Living with wife, Sybil and daughter, Carmen.

OR Death Index: Harry P. BLAISE, died 7 Jul 1952, Klamath Co; certificate #7736; spouse: Sybil.

Agnes married
Clyde C. LACEY before 1925
Born: 25 Apr 1894 in Houston, Harris Co, TX
Died: 4 Apr 1972 in Hydesville, Humboldt Co, CA
Buried: 7 Apr 1972 in Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka, Humboldt Co, CA

Clyde 's Notes:
Eureka City Directory, 1935: Clyde. Living 311-F St; 1936: living with wife, Agnes at 3356 Pine St, laborer; 1937-38: Clyde A. Living with wife, Agnes at 3356 Pine St, auto wrecker for F. Breeden; 1939: Clyde A. Living with wife, Agnes at 3356 Pine St, laborer; 1940-41: Clyde A. Living with wife, Agnes at 2402 Pine St, mechanic for F. Breeden; 1942: Clyde. Living with wife, Agnes at 2402 Pine St, mechanic for F. Breeden; 1946-1948: Clyde C. Living with wife, Agnes at 1610 Glatt St, woodsman; 1949-1953: Clyde C. Living with wife, Agnes V. at 1610 Glatt St, driver.
Obituary: "LACEY, CLYDE (POP), a resident of Hydesville, died April 4, 1972. Husband of the late Agnes LACEY who preceded him in death in 1967. He also leaves a host of friends. A native of Houston, TX, Mr. LACEY came to Humboldt Co. in 1925. He worked for the lumber industry for many years. Age 77. Friends are invited to attend services in the Chapel of Goble's Fortuna Mortuary on Friday, April 7 at 10:00 a.m., with the Reverend George Demant, of the Christ Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Ocean View Cemetery, Eureka. Casket bearers will be A. F. Fitzpatrick, Ike Thayer, Jerry Townsend, Arlie Townsend, Ray Burns, Dick Carter." (Eureka newspaper)

Grave located Row 16, Camillia area. Photos taken Mar, 2002. Cemetery records show Clyde's affairs were handled by public assistance. SS #547-10-0912 issued CA.

Research shows other LACEYS living in Eureka area at same time as Clyde and Agnes.

Agnes — LACEY, Clyde. Clyde was born 25 Apr 1894, Texas; died 4 Apr 1972, Hydesville, Humboldt County, California. [Group Sheet]

Agnes married BLAISE, Herny Paul 12 Sep 1911, Red Bluff, Tehama County, California. Herny was born Abt 1886, New York; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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Charles registered for the WWI draft in Butte Co., California. He stated his birth date as 10 Sept. 1895.
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The 1920 Census of Chico Township, Precinct 6, Butte Co., California shows Charles age 24, and his wife Rosa age 22, along with a son Jackie age 2 1/2. Charles indicated he was a truck driver. (ED. 8, P. 10A).
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Charles, age 34, was living in Nelson, Butte Co., California in 1930. The census that year indicated that he was a farm laborer and was renting a home for $5 a month. He was married to Rosa, age 31 who was also born in California. Their son Charles Ackley Jr. was 7 months old at the time the census was taken. Apparently Rosa had been previously been married and her son Jackie Keeler, age 12, was living with them.
(ED. 16, P. 6B).
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SSN: 554-18-4379

Charles — ATKINS, Rose Minerva. Rose (daughter of ATKINS, Daniel M. and SNIDER, Minerva) was born Oct 1899, California; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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The 1900 census shows Mary as "Baby Stevens" as she was not yet named. She was living with her mother Gertrude, father Henry and 2 half siblings; Charles Ackley and Agnes Ackley. They were all living in the home of Mary's paternal grandfather Henry Mains Stevens in Corning, Tehama Co., California.
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By 1910 Mary, age 10, appears with her grandmother Martha, age 71 or 74, and brother George, age 10. Mary's grandmother stated she had 13 children 6 of whom survived to 1910.
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The 1920 Glenn Co., California census shows a 19 year old Mary Ann Stevens living as a boarder in the home of Clarence Pearson and his family. (Could be ours???).

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On his mother Gertrude's obituary (March 28, 1937), George is said to be of Winters, California.
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George is shown, age 9, on the 1910 Sutter Township, Sutter Co., California census living with his widowed grandmother Martha Stevens, along with his sister Mary A., age 10 and aunt Sylvia, age 35.
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A cemetery record in Live Oak, Sutter Co., California shows George W. Stevens burried there. b. Aug. 9, 1901, d. Oct. 15, 1962.
There is also a Lillie (Lillian) (McCrea) Stevens b.1892, d.1970, the only other Stevens buried there.
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S.S.N.: 566-16-0617

George — MCCREA, Lillian M.. Lillian was born 24 Oct 1890, California; died 21 Jan 1970, Live Oak, Live Oak, Sutter County, California; was buried , Live Oak Cemetery, Live Oak, Sutter County, California. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

SOURCE:
Most of the following infromation was compiled by Joan R. Fitch

Alice was born just before her mother married Harvey T. Holsey in Red Bluff, Tehama Co., California. Her father is noted as Henry Stevens on her death certificate.
As a child, Alice was raised in the Halsey home and appears there with her mother on the 1910 census. Sometime between 1910 and 1921 Alice and most of her siblings were taken into the care of the county and set for adoption, as their father had abandoned the family, and Gertrude found herself unable to care for so many children.
Alice soon ran away from the orphanage, and back to her mother, who by then, had taken back the youngest of the children, Harry.
Alice married Merl Kelly at a young age, and had 2 daughters and a son with him.
Before 1933 the marriage disolved, and she moved out with her children. Finding herself alone with 3 children was difficult and she had to make the painfull decision to have her second daughter adopted, after consulting her mother Gertrude.
Merl wasn't aware at first about the decision, but found out later.
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That daughter "Betty" grew up with adoptive parents and she only found out about Alice when she became an adult.
Alice soon met and married a man by the name of Sam "Stacey" Bailey, and they appear together in the 1933 Chico city directory at 4027 4th Ave. Sam Bailey is supposed to have owned a plumbing business.
By 1934 they had moved to 3925 5th Ave. In 1941 they are shown at Oaklawn Ave. and in 1960-1961 they are listed at 1314 Mulberry.
Alice and Sam split sometime before she moved to Sacramento. Sam stayed in Chico. Alice found work in Sacramento with the Goodwill organization.
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Alice passed away in Sacramento and the "Sacramento Bee" published the following death notice;
BAILEY - In Sacramento November 25, 1971. Mother of Alta Bassett, Harold C. Bailey and Betty Comaskey. Ten Grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services, Tuesday November 30th at 1 p.m. In MOUNT VERNON'S CHURCH OF THE VALLEY 8201 - Greenback Lane, Fair Oaks. Interment Mount Vernon Memorial Park. A MOUNT VERNON SERVICE.
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Mortuary papers give name as "Alice POWERS" and brother, Harry DURETTE's obituary lists her as "Alice POWERS".
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S.S.N. 559-30-5449

Alice married BAILEY, Samuel Arlington Bef 1935, California. Samuel (son of BAILEY, James and DOAK, Ida Lee) was born 1 Jan 1894, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon; died 19 Feb 1962, Chico, Butte County, California. [Group Sheet]

Alice married KELLY, Merl Gates 5 Dec 1921, Chico, Butte County, California. Merl (son of KELLY, Joseph Klinck and GLEASON, Alice Isadora) was born 4 Aug 1894, Marysville Or Oregon House, Yuba County, California; died 11 Nov 1977, Chico, Butte County, California; was buried 14 Nov 1977, Chico Cemetery, Chico, California. [Group Sheet]