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Pioneer Families of Grand Traverse County, Michigan
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Julius Hannah Durga (1872-1938) and Myrtle M. Mead (1876-1949) Julius Hannah Durga was born March 1872 in Michigan, son of Benjamin Durga and Phebe Fillmore. He was named after the son of pioneer Perry Hannah. Julius was married in Grand Traverse County on 24 August 1894 to Myrtle M Mead. Myrtle was born 17 December 1876 in Long Lake township. The Durgas moved from Long Lake to Muskegon around 1924. Julius died on 17 June 1938 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan. The 18 June 1938 Traverse City Record Eagle noted that he had "died Friday morning in Muskegon following a four year illness. He had resided in that city for 15 years." Myrtle died 16 February 1949 in Muskegon, Muskegon County, Michigan. Her obituary appeared in the 17 February 1949 Traverse City Record Eagle. "Death Claims Myrtle Durga Mrs. Myrtle Durga, 73, resident of the Long Lake Community for many years, died in a Muskegon hospital Tuesday following a brief illness. Myrtle Mead was born in Long Lake township December 17, 1876, and lived there most of her life. She was married to Julius H. Durga, August 24th, 1894, and the couple resided there until 25 years ago when they moved to Muskegon to amke their home. Mr. Durga preceded her in death June 17th, 1938. One infant son also preceded her in death in 1914. Left to mourn their loss are eight sons, Walter, Grawn, Chester, Old Mission, Julius Jr., Clarence, Dean, Russell, and Lloyd, Muskegon, Harvey, Indiana, five daughters, Mrs. Grace Mason, Mrs. Chester Falkowski, Mrs. Edwin Falkowski, Muskegon, Mrs. Claude Roschleau, Cameron, Wis., Mrs. William Shock, Detroit; 52 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a brother Charles Mead, and a sister Mrs. Ada Horn, both of Traverse City. The funeral party will arrive Friday noon and the body will be taken to the HIbbard Chapel where services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. John Wright of Long Lake officiating. The body will be placed in the mausoleum until spring when burial will be made in the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery." Despite what her obituary stated, Myrtle was buried next to husband in Linwood Cemetery. Children of Julius and Myrtle Mead Durga i. Grace Mable Durga was born 17 June 1895 at Long Lake. ii. Edwin H Durga was born May 1898 in Michigan. iii. Alice Merlina Durga was born in 1900 in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. iv. Chester Harold Durga was born 22 July 1903 at Long Lake. v. Clarence Benjamin Durga was born at Long Lake. vi. Walter Alonzo Durga was born at Long Lake. vii. Julius Hannah Durga Jr. was born at Long Lake. viii. Cora Evelyn Durga was born at Long Lake. ix. Dennis Jackey Durga was born in 19 August 1912 at Long Lake. He died from acute bronchitis on 25 April 1914 at Long Lake. He is buried in Linwood Cemetery. ix. Dean Leroy Durga was born on at Long Lake. x. Russell Wilson Durga was born at Long Lake. xi. (female) Durga xii. (female) Durga |