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George Crawford Duffield

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Birth	:	13 May 1824 Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	4 Sep 1908 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Lawn Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7397003, -91.9599991
Description	:	Farmer and stock-raiser; P.O. Pittsburg; owns about 500 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; son of James and Margaretta (Bierly) Duffield; his father was a native of Maryland, and his mother of Pennsylvania; they were married in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1815; move to Jefferson Co., the same year; he was born in that county May 13, 1824; in the fall of 1834, moved to Fulton Co., Ill.; his father and brother John, in December, 1836, made claims of land in Van Buren Tp.; the following spring, moved on the claim; their wagon-track was the first west of... Read More	Farmer and stock-raiser; P.O. Pittsburg; owns about 500 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre; son of James and Margaretta (Bierly) Duffield; his father was a native of Maryland, and his mother of Pennsylvania; they were married in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1815; move to Jefferson Co., the same year; he was born in that county May 13, 1824; in the fall of 1834, moved to Fulton Co., Ill.; his father and brother John, in December, 1836, made claims of land in Van Buren Tp.; the following spring, moved on the claim; their wagon-track was the first west of the Des Moines River in this township; when young, Mr. Duffield spent some time in Louisiana; in St. Paul, Minn., then a small trading-post, in 1849, assisted in unloading the first printing press brought to that place; in 1849, went to California; in the spring of 1853, returned; has been engaged in the stock business extensively; went to Texas, purchased 1,500 head of cattle, and drove them to market; has been Superintendent of the stock, hog and sheep department for the State Agricultural Society for twelve years, and one of the Directors the last three years. Served as a scout for the 3d Iowa Cavalry, about one year. Married Zervia Stannard April 17, 1856; she died March 4, 1857; was married again to Addie Stidger, March 18, 1867; she was born Jan. 4, 1843, in this county; have three children living--Glenn S., Mary C. and Ada E.; lost one -- Howe H. Mr. Duffield's father died Jan. 20, 1875; his mother is living at his brother James'; she is in her 84th year. Republican. The following information provided by Robin Paerels: Indexed death certificate for George Duffield - death was in 1908. He "was found where he farmed". Cause of death was listed: "droped (sic) dead" (medical terms alluded to a heart attack)

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George Crawford Duffield's memorial is located at: Oak Lawn Cemetery, Keosauqua, Van Buren County, USA.
When did George Crawford Duffield death?
George Crawford Duffield death on 4 Sep 1908 in Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.7397003
Longitude: -91.9599991

Family Members:

Parent

James Duffield

(1789 - 1875)

Margaretta Bierley Duffield

(1796 - 1881)

Spouse

Zervia A. Stanard Duffield

(1839 - 1857)

Addie Stidger Duffield

(1843 - 1883)

Siblings

John Duffield

(1820 - 1898)

James Duffield

(1826 - 1914)

Eliza Jane Duffield Whitesell

(1830 - 1862)

Joshua Harrison Duffield

(1835 - 1904)

Henry David Duffield

(1838 - 1932)

Children

Mary Cora “Minnie” Duffield Harlan

(1869 - 1956)

Howe Harley Duffield

(1873 - 1875)

Ada Evesta Duffield Stong

(1877 - 1967)

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