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David Currey Sr.

Birth	:	25 Apr 1767 Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York, USA
Death	:	12 Aug 1827 Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada
Burial	:	Upper Gagetown Cemetery, Upper Gagetown, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate	:	45.8461100, -66.2407400
Description	:	David Currie/Currey was the son of Joshua Currey (the Loyalist) and Eunice Travis, daughter of David Travis of Cortlandtown. David was born in Cortlandtown, Westchester Co., New York. As of July 1783 David is listed with Captain James Gale's Company No. 8. "Mr. Currey [Joshua] had several narrow escapes for his life. At one time he had to hide himself under the floor of his house to escape the fury of the revolutionists, and his son DAVID was nearly killed by them by being buried in a sandpit. Joshua and his family managed to make good their... Read More	David Currie/Currey was the son of Joshua Currey (the Loyalist) and Eunice Travis, daughter of David Travis of Cortlandtown. David was born in Cortlandtown, Westchester Co., New York. As of July 1783 David is listed with Captain James Gale's Company No. 8. "Mr. Currey [Joshua] had several narrow escapes for his life. At one time he had to hide himself under the floor of his house to escape the fury of the revolutionists, and his son DAVID was nearly killed by them by being buried in a sandpit. Joshua and his family managed to make good their escape, and, joining a band of loyalists, reached St. John, New Brunswick, in October 23, 1783, where he remained for one year and then removed to Gagetown,..." Source: "A Cyclopædia of Canadian Biography: Being Chiefly Men of the Time. A Collection of Persons Distinguished in Professional and Political Life; Leaders in the Commerce and Industry of Canada, and Successful Pioneers", Rose Publishing Co. 1888 Joshua of St. John's, late of Cortland's Manor, made claim for land in New Brunswick, Feb. 20 1787 as a loyal subject. He was given a tract of land in the Parish of Queens near the village of Gagetown. On Jan. 9, 1791 David married Dorothy/Dorotha (Dolly) Estey, in New Brunswick at Gagetown's Anglican Church by Rev. Richard Clarke. She was the daughter of Zebulon Estey 1743 - 1806 and Mary (Molly) Brown 1742 - 1835. David and Dorothy had 12 Children: Stephen (Oct. 20, 1791 - Oct. 31, 1849) Richard (Apr. 9, 1793 - Apr. 9, 1831 killed) Zebulon (Feb. 11, 1795 - Mar. 1861) David (Oct. 19, 1796 - Apr. 15, 1886) John (Dec. 16, 1798 - Jan. 26, 1877) Daniel (July 19, 1801 - May 28, 1880) Rev Thomas (Sept. 10, 1803 - July 8, 1854) Samuel (Oct. 12, 1805 - Feb. 28, 1878) Eunice Phoebe (Apr. 19, 1808 - Sept. 24, 1880) Mary Jane (May 15, 1810 - Nov. 5, 1861/81) George William (Apr. 19, 1813 - Nov. 19, 1901) James Robert (Dec. 20, 1815 - May 8, 1897) David died at the age of 60. His will mentions all of his children. Descendants use the name Currey, Curry, and Currie. "Parish of Gagetown, Queens County, Farmer. Will dated 27 July 1827, proved 8 September 1827. Wife Dorothy one third of all real and personal estate and my house. My two daughters the use of the two east rooms while unmarried. Son Stephen 5 shillings as I have already given him £450 in money and stock. Son Richard 5 shillings as I have already given him £450 in land and stock. Son Zebulon £50 in produce within seven years as I have already given him £400. Son David my blacksmith shop and tools as I have already given him £450. Son John land where his orchard now stands as I have already given him £450 in land and stock. Son Daniel the £450 he has received in land and stock and 5 shillings. Sons Thomas, George and James all my personal and real estate, they paying to my son Samuel £250, to my daughter Eunice £75, and to my daughter Jane £75, all when my youngest son comes of age. Daughters have already each received £75. My two daughters two-thirds of the household furniture. Sons Stephen and Richard CURREY executors. Witnesses: Richard CURREY, Daniel T. CURREY, John MARSTERS. Inventory, dated 21 September 1827, valued at £1,904 by Benjamin COY and Reuben HOBEN Junr." Will Abstract at Provincial Archives of New Brunswick in Wallace Hale's Early New Brunswick Probate, 1785-1835 Cemetery Records New Brunswick Archives: Name CURREY, David Born -------- Died 1827-Aug-12 Age 60 Years Birth Place -- Place of Death -- Relationship h/o Dorotha Cemetery Upper Gagetown Baptist, Queens County Notes erected by their two youngest sons George H & James R Currey

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Where is David Currey Sr.'s memorial?
David Currey Sr.'s memorial is located at: Upper Gagetown Cemetery, Upper Gagetown, Queens County, Canada.
When did David Currey Sr. death?
David Currey Sr. death on 12 Aug 1827 in Gagetown, Queens County, New Brunswick, Canada
Where are the coordinates of the David Currey Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 45.8461100
Longitude: -66.2407400

Family Members:

Parent

(unknow - unknow)

Spouse

Dorothy “Dolly” Estey Currey

(1774 - 1843)

Siblings

Richard Currey

(1765 - unknow)

(unknow - unknow)

Children

(unknow - unknow)

(1793 - 1831)

(1795 - 1861)

(1798 - 1877)

(1805 - 1878)

(1810 - 1861)

George William Currie

(1813 - 1901)

James Robert Currey

(1815 - 1897)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 45.8461100, -66.2407400

2. Chase Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8365900, -66.2057500

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Coordinate: 45.9086710, -66.2545560

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9. Pine Grove United Church Cemetery
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13. Titus Family Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 45.8425100, -66.1156000

14. Old Garrison Graveyard
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Coordinate: 45.8387800, -66.1127300

15. Saint John's Anglican Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7853200, -66.1454000

16. Saint Paul’s Anglican Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8742610, -66.3676690

17. Jemseg Community Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.8290510, -66.1077550

18. Robertson's Point
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Coordinate: 45.8692130, -66.1033750

19. McMinn Cemetery
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20. Full Gospel Assembly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 45.7381500, -66.2215100

21. United Church Cemetery
Lower Jemseg, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7886610, -66.0947010

22. Saint James Anglican Cemetery
Lower Jemseg, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7859690, -66.0955990

23. White's Cove United Church Cemetery
Whites Cove, Queens County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8617620, -66.0606410

24. Farris Cemetery
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