Simon Duy (sic), son of Frederick & Barbara, and Susan Zarker, full name previous to marriage, Susanna Zarker, daughter of Catharine, were married December 25, 1853 at Lower Paxton. (Source: Dauphin County, PA Marriage Records)
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Thursday, March 28, 1907; pg. 7
SIMON DUEY DEAD
Former Recorder of Wills and Warden of Dauphin County Prison.
Simon Duey, was one of the best known of the older residents of Harrisburg, died at his home, 104 South Thirteenth street (sic), last evening shortly after 10 o'clock, after a long illness of asthma.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, and one daughter, Mrs. J.H. Smith, 1846 Walnut street (sic), Harrisburg. Funeral services will be held at the house on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Rene H. Williams, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Duey was a life-long member. Interment at Shoop's Church cemetery (sic), Penbrook.
Mr. Duey was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county (sic), Pa., December 1, 1829. He was a son of Frederick and Barbara (Peiffer) Duey. His father was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county (sic), March 24, 1796, and died in Susquehanna township, December 4, 1885. His mother was born in Lebanon county (sic), Pa., June 14, 1804, and died November 15, 1857. His grandparents, Emanuel Duey, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and wife, had nine children - John, born February 15, 1783; Simon, born December 11, 1784, Susanna, born November 29, 1786; John, born August 18, 1789; Catherine, born November 11, 1791; Mary, born December 14, 1793; Frederick, born March 24, 1796; Eva, born October 22, 1798; Elizabeth, born April 3, 1805; all long since deceased. His father and mother, Frederick and Barbara Duey, were married March 21, 1822. They have twelve children - Caroline, born November 8, 1823, widow of the late Paul Barnhardt, of Harrisburg; Elizabeth, born October 1, 1825, wife of Samuel Stober, of Harrisburg; Mary Ann, born October 26, 1827, deceased; Simon, Susannah, born February 19, 1832, deceased; Jacob, born December 5, 1834, killed while serving in the defense of his country in the late war; Ann Catherine, born April 11, 1837, wife of Jesse Long, of Northumberland county (sic); Fanny, born February 15, 1839, deceased; Harriet, born March 12, 1842, wife of David W. Miller, of Harrisburg, Leah, born November 15, 1843, died April 1, 1852; Frederick, born December 11, 1844, killed while serving in defense of his country in the Civil War, and Rebba, born May 4, 1844, died March 29, 1951.
Simon was reared to manhood in Susquehanna township, receiving his education in the public schools. He worked on the farm until he was 21 years of age, and then learned carpentry which he followed for ten years. The following twenty years he spent in agricultural pursuits in Susquehanna and Lower Paxton townships. In 1870 he was elected Register of Wills, which office he held for six years, meanwhile remaining on the farm and superintending its operation. In 1879 he was appointed warden of the Dauphin county (sic) prison and filled the office for four and a half years. He also served as Auditor of Dauphin county (sic) from 1867 to 1870. Since 1884 he had not been engaged in active business.
Mr. Duey was married in Lower Paxton township, December 25, 1853, to Susan Zarker, daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Zarker, both natives of Dauphin county (sic). They had two daughters, Mrs. John H. Smith and Mrs. Sarah E. Unger, who died at her home, in Lower Paxton township, about ten years ago.
Mr. Duey was a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. and A.M. In politics he was always a staunch Republican. Mr. Duey always well discharged the public duties and trusts committed to his hands, and enjoyed the confidence and esteems of his neighbors. The interment will be private.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Thursday, March 28, 1907; pg. 13
DIED
DUEY - On Wednesday evening, March 27, 1907, Simon Duey, aged 77 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Funeral on Monday forenoon at 10.30 o'clock from his late residence 104 South Thirteenth street (sic).
Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Please omit flowers. Interment private.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Thursday, March 28, 1907; pg. 7
SIMON DUEY DEAD
Former Recorder of Wills and Warden of Dauphin County Prison.
Simon Duey, was one of the best known of the older residents of Harrisburg, died at his home, 104 South Thirteenth street (sic), last evening shortly after 10 o'clock, after a long illness of asthma.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, and one daughter, Mrs. J.H. Smith, 1846 Walnut street (sic), Harrisburg. Funeral services will be held at the house on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Rene H. Williams, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Duey was a life-long member. Interment at Shoop's Church cemetery (sic), Penbrook.
Mr. Duey was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county (sic), Pa., December 1, 1829. He was a son of Frederick and Barbara (Peiffer) Duey. His father was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county (sic), March 24, 1796, and died in Susquehanna township, December 4, 1885. His mother was born in Lebanon county (sic), Pa., June 14, 1804, and died November 15, 1857. His grandparents, Emanuel Duey, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and wife, had nine children - John, born February 15, 1783; Simon, born December 11, 1784, Susanna, born November 29, 1786; John, born August 18, 1789; Catherine, born November 11, 1791; Mary, born December 14, 1793; Frederick, born March 24, 1796; Eva, born October 22, 1798; Elizabeth, born April 3, 1805; all long since deceased. His father and mother, Frederick and Barbara Duey, were married March 21, 1822. They have twelve children - Caroline, born November 8, 1823, widow of the late Paul Barnhardt, of Harrisburg; Elizabeth, born October 1, 1825, wife of Samuel Stober, of Harrisburg; Mary Ann, born October 26, 1827, deceased; Simon, Susannah, born February 19, 1832, deceased; Jacob, born December 5, 1834, killed while serving in the defense of his country in the late war; Ann Catherine, born April 11, 1837, wife of Jesse Long, of Northumberland county (sic); Fanny, born February 15, 1839, deceased; Harriet, born March 12, 1842, wife of David W. Miller, of Harrisburg, Leah, born November 15, 1843, died April 1, 1852; Frederick, born December 11, 1844, killed while serving in defense of his country in the Civil War, and Rebba, born May 4, 1844, died March 29, 1951.
Simon was reared to manhood in Susquehanna township, receiving his education in the public schools. He worked on the farm until he was 21 years of age, and then learned carpentry which he followed for ten years. The following twenty years he spent in agricultural pursuits in Susquehanna and Lower Paxton townships. In 1870 he was elected Register of Wills, which office he held for six years, meanwhile remaining on the farm and superintending its operation. In 1879 he was appointed warden of the Dauphin county (sic) prison and filled the office for four and a half years. He also served as Auditor of Dauphin county (sic) from 1867 to 1870. Since 1884 he had not been engaged in active business.
Mr. Duey was married in Lower Paxton township, December 25, 1853, to Susan Zarker, daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Zarker, both natives of Dauphin county (sic). They had two daughters, Mrs. John H. Smith and Mrs. Sarah E. Unger, who died at her home, in Lower Paxton township, about ten years ago.
Mr. Duey was a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. and A.M. In politics he was always a staunch Republican. Mr. Duey always well discharged the public duties and trusts committed to his hands, and enjoyed the confidence and esteems of his neighbors. The interment will be private.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Thursday, March 28, 1907; pg. 13
DIED
DUEY - On Wednesday evening, March 27, 1907, Simon Duey, aged 77 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Funeral on Monday forenoon at 10.30 o'clock from his late residence 104 South Thirteenth street (sic).
Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Please omit flowers. Interment private.
Simon Duy (sic), son of Frederick & Barbara, and Susan Zarker, full name previous to marriage, Susanna Zarker, daughter of Catharine, were married December 25, 1853 at Lower Paxton. (Source: Dauphin County, PA Marriage Records)
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Thursday, March 28, 1907; pg. 7
SIMON DUEY DEAD
Former Recorder of Wills and Warden of Dauphin County Prison.
Simon Duey, was one of the best known of the older residents of Harrisburg, died at his home, 104 South Thirteenth street (sic), last evening shortly after 10 o'clock, after a long illness of asthma.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, and one daughter, Mrs. J.H. Smith, 1846 Walnut street (sic), Harrisburg. Funeral services will be held at the house on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Rene H. Williams, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Duey was a life-long member. Interment at Shoop's Church cemetery (sic), Penbrook.
Mr. Duey was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county (sic), Pa., December 1, 1829. He was a son of Frederick and Barbara (Peiffer) Duey. His father was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county (sic), March 24, 1796, and died in Susquehanna township, December 4, 1885. His mother was born in Lebanon county (sic), Pa., June 14, 1804, and died November 15, 1857. His grandparents, Emanuel Duey, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and wife, had nine children - John, born February 15, 1783; Simon, born December 11, 1784, Susanna, born November 29, 1786; John, born August 18, 1789; Catherine, born November 11, 1791; Mary, born December 14, 1793; Frederick, born March 24, 1796; Eva, born October 22, 1798; Elizabeth, born April 3, 1805; all long since deceased. His father and mother, Frederick and Barbara Duey, were married March 21, 1822. They have twelve children - Caroline, born November 8, 1823, widow of the late Paul Barnhardt, of Harrisburg; Elizabeth, born October 1, 1825, wife of Samuel Stober, of Harrisburg; Mary Ann, born October 26, 1827, deceased; Simon, Susannah, born February 19, 1832, deceased; Jacob, born December 5, 1834, killed while serving in the defense of his country in the late war; Ann Catherine, born April 11, 1837, wife of Jesse Long, of Northumberland county (sic); Fanny, born February 15, 1839, deceased; Harriet, born March 12, 1842, wife of David W. Miller, of Harrisburg, Leah, born November 15, 1843, died April 1, 1852; Frederick, born December 11, 1844, killed while serving in defense of his country in the Civil War, and Rebba, born May 4, 1844, died March 29, 1951.
Simon was reared to manhood in Susquehanna township, receiving his education in the public schools. He worked on the farm until he was 21 years of age, and then learned carpentry which he followed for ten years. The following twenty years he spent in agricultural pursuits in Susquehanna and Lower Paxton townships. In 1870 he was elected Register of Wills, which office he held for six years, meanwhile remaining on the farm and superintending its operation. In 1879 he was appointed warden of the Dauphin county (sic) prison and filled the office for four and a half years. He also served as Auditor of Dauphin county (sic) from 1867 to 1870. Since 1884 he had not been engaged in active business.
Mr. Duey was married in Lower Paxton township, December 25, 1853, to Susan Zarker, daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Zarker, both natives of Dauphin county (sic). They had two daughters, Mrs. John H. Smith and Mrs. Sarah E. Unger, who died at her home, in Lower Paxton township, about ten years ago.
Mr. Duey was a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. and A.M. In politics he was always a staunch Republican. Mr. Duey always well discharged the public duties and trusts committed to his hands, and enjoyed the confidence and esteems of his neighbors. The interment will be private.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Thursday, March 28, 1907; pg. 13
DIED
DUEY - On Wednesday evening, March 27, 1907, Simon Duey, aged 77 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Funeral on Monday forenoon at 10.30 o'clock from his late residence 104 South Thirteenth street (sic).
Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Please omit flowers. Interment private.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Thursday, March 28, 1907; pg. 7
SIMON DUEY DEAD
Former Recorder of Wills and Warden of Dauphin County Prison.
Simon Duey, was one of the best known of the older residents of Harrisburg, died at his home, 104 South Thirteenth street (sic), last evening shortly after 10 o'clock, after a long illness of asthma.
He is survived by his wife, Susan, and one daughter, Mrs. J.H. Smith, 1846 Walnut street (sic), Harrisburg. Funeral services will be held at the house on Monday morning at 10 o'clock, by Rev. Rene H. Williams, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church, of which Mr. Duey was a life-long member. Interment at Shoop's Church cemetery (sic), Penbrook.
Mr. Duey was born in Susquehanna township, Dauphin county (sic), Pa., December 1, 1829. He was a son of Frederick and Barbara (Peiffer) Duey. His father was born in East Hanover township, Dauphin county (sic), March 24, 1796, and died in Susquehanna township, December 4, 1885. His mother was born in Lebanon county (sic), Pa., June 14, 1804, and died November 15, 1857. His grandparents, Emanuel Duey, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and wife, had nine children - John, born February 15, 1783; Simon, born December 11, 1784, Susanna, born November 29, 1786; John, born August 18, 1789; Catherine, born November 11, 1791; Mary, born December 14, 1793; Frederick, born March 24, 1796; Eva, born October 22, 1798; Elizabeth, born April 3, 1805; all long since deceased. His father and mother, Frederick and Barbara Duey, were married March 21, 1822. They have twelve children - Caroline, born November 8, 1823, widow of the late Paul Barnhardt, of Harrisburg; Elizabeth, born October 1, 1825, wife of Samuel Stober, of Harrisburg; Mary Ann, born October 26, 1827, deceased; Simon, Susannah, born February 19, 1832, deceased; Jacob, born December 5, 1834, killed while serving in the defense of his country in the late war; Ann Catherine, born April 11, 1837, wife of Jesse Long, of Northumberland county (sic); Fanny, born February 15, 1839, deceased; Harriet, born March 12, 1842, wife of David W. Miller, of Harrisburg, Leah, born November 15, 1843, died April 1, 1852; Frederick, born December 11, 1844, killed while serving in defense of his country in the Civil War, and Rebba, born May 4, 1844, died March 29, 1951.
Simon was reared to manhood in Susquehanna township, receiving his education in the public schools. He worked on the farm until he was 21 years of age, and then learned carpentry which he followed for ten years. The following twenty years he spent in agricultural pursuits in Susquehanna and Lower Paxton townships. In 1870 he was elected Register of Wills, which office he held for six years, meanwhile remaining on the farm and superintending its operation. In 1879 he was appointed warden of the Dauphin county (sic) prison and filled the office for four and a half years. He also served as Auditor of Dauphin county (sic) from 1867 to 1870. Since 1884 he had not been engaged in active business.
Mr. Duey was married in Lower Paxton township, December 25, 1853, to Susan Zarker, daughter of Benjamin and Catherine Zarker, both natives of Dauphin county (sic). They had two daughters, Mrs. John H. Smith and Mrs. Sarah E. Unger, who died at her home, in Lower Paxton township, about ten years ago.
Mr. Duey was a member of Perseverance Lodge, No. 21, F. and A.M. In politics he was always a staunch Republican. Mr. Duey always well discharged the public duties and trusts committed to his hands, and enjoyed the confidence and esteems of his neighbors. The interment will be private.
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Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, PA), Thursday, March 28, 1907; pg. 13
DIED
DUEY - On Wednesday evening, March 27, 1907, Simon Duey, aged 77 years, 3 months and 26 days.
Funeral on Monday forenoon at 10.30 o'clock from his late residence 104 South Thirteenth street (sic).
Relatives and friends are invited to attend without further notice. Please omit flowers. Interment private.
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