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James E DURFEE was born 7 December 1844 in New York, USA
James E DURFEE was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
James E married Olive A COON 17 October 1889 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Olive A COON was born 14 July 1848 in Westford, Vermont, USA. Olive A died 15 June 1920 in San Diego, California, USA.
James E DURFEE died 3 May 1907 in San Diego, California, USA.
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Olive A COON-- Date: 17 October 1889 Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
Children of James E DURFEE and Olive A COON:
Ross (Frank) DURFEE (SMITH) (b.7 March 1892, Philipsburg, Granite, Montana, USA d. 6 July 1961, San Diego, California, USA)
m. Marcella HOLMAN March 1940 in , Alabama, USA
Olive A COON-- Date: 17 October 1889 Place: Lowell, Massachusetts, USAChildren of James E DURFEE and Olive A COON:
Ross (Frank) DURFEE (SMITH) (b.7 March 1892, Philipsburg, Granite, Montana, USA d. 6 July 1961, San Diego, California, USA)m. Marcella HOLMAN March 1940 in , Alabama, USA
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1844 Birth 7 December 1844
New York, USA
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states. 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1889 Marriage / PartnerJames E DURFEE and Olive A COON 17 October 1889, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
He was 44 years old.
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1892 Birth of ChildRoss (Frank) DURFEE (SMITH) was born 7 March 1892, Philipsburg, Granite, Montana, USA
James E was 47 years old.
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
1907 Death 3 May 1907
San Diego, California, USA
He died at the age of 62.
Added: 1/7/2026 4:29:36 PM
- Updated: 1/7/2026 4:30:23 PM
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