| Birth: | Mar. 7, 1839 | | Death: | May 25, 1918 | 
Civil War Union Brevet Brigadier General. The son of Union Brigadier General Abram Duryee, he served at the start of the Civil War as a Private in the 7th New York State Miliitia. He then was commissioned as a Captain in his fathers regiment, the 5th New York Volunteer Infantry (known as the "Duryee Zouaves"). Finally, he was transferred to the 2nd Maryland (Union) Volunteer Infantry, and led it as its Lieutenant Colonel. He was brevetted Brigadier General, US Volunteers on March 13, 1865 for "gallant and meritorious services". (bio by: Russ Dodge)
Search Amazon for Jacob Duryee | | | Burial:
Antietam National Cemetery
Sharpsburg
Washington County
Maryland, USA
Plot: Section 23, Row 3, Grave 4256 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Dec 19, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 6037562 |
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Honoring you, dear General. Thank you for your honor and courage in hour of trial. You abide, with inspiration, always in my heart. From your great granddaughter.
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Leslie Grace
Added: Apr. 2, 2013 |
Rest in peace.
-Anonymous
Added: Dec. 26, 2012 |
For my great, great grandfather with love and respect. Thank you for your service to our country! Thank you for being such a kind person!Love always, Hilary Taber
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HilaryKristen
Added: Dec. 8, 2012 |
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