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Peter Durham, acct. 6418

Additional Information on Peter Durham:

Peter Durham d. Jun 4, 1908 at Brooklyn (obit)

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Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Saturday, June 6, 1908

OBITUARY NOTES

Peter Durham, who was in business on Willoughby street, near Prince, for many years and a resident of the Hill section for forty years, died on Thursday at his residence, 156 Cumberland street.  He was born in Ireland seventy-three years ago and came to New York City when a boy.  He is survived by his widow, Annie Murphy, and three sons, Valentine, Edward and Thomas.

Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Friday, June 5, 1908

DURHAM—On Thursday, June 4, at 10 P. M., after eight months illness, PETER DURHAM.  He leaves a widow and three sons, Valentine, Edward and Thomas.  Funeral Sunday afternoon from 146 Cumberland st.

Brooklyn Daily Eagle, Tuesday, November 13, 1928

DURHAM—ANNA (née Murphy) at her home, 156 Cumberland st., on Nov. 11, wife of the late Peter Durham.  She is survived by two sons, Valentine and Thomas Durham, and one sister, Miss Mary Murphy.  Funeral from her home on Thursday, with requiem mass at the R. C. Church of St. Edward at 9:30 a.m.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.