Google is a great resource for genealogical finds. Search often and be creative. I have searched for Stephen C. Duryea (1814-1887) many times. I usually turn up his contemporary, a man on Long Island, or modern day men of the same name. New records become available daily. Look at this genealogical gem that I found yesterday:
I do not *know* the parents of Stephen's father, Garret. There are theories. When Stephen states "claimant's father," I do not know if he is talking about Lydia Frazee, or her deceased husband, John Frazee (1790-1852). Since neither has previously turned up while researching the Duryea family tree, I have to search both Lydia and John until I find the link. John Frazee was famous in his day. He was a sculptor, artist, and architect. Perhaps his best known work is his design of the Custom House in New York City.
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| picture from bc.edu |
The parents of John Frazee are listed in various places as Reuben Frazee and Jane of Rahway, New Jersey. His wife was Lydia; her maiden name may have been Place. I am not too worried about the particulars of these people for now, until I decide how, if at all, they are going to relate to Stephen C. Duryea. John Frazee left behind papers, some of a genealogical nature, and his descendants gave them to the
Smithsonian. I hope to order the two reels of microfilm.
The marriage of Reuben Frazee and Jane may not have been too happy. I love these little tidbits. (The strange
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| New Jersey Journal 4 September 1793 viewed at genealogybank.com |
Fantastic! Don't you just love Google?!
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