Perry Augustus Derr Shurtz1,2,3

Family Chart
ID# 18967, (1857 - 1907)
FatherFrederick J. Shurtz4,5,6 (1832 - 18 May 1892)
MotherMargaret Ann Derr4,5 (14 May 1829 - 18 Sep 1865)

Key Events:

Birth: 21 Aug 1857, Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania7,8,9
Marriage: 8 Nov 1882, Gun Plain Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan, Adda A. Burdick (May 1860 - )10,11
Death: 30 Jul 1907, 232 North Madison St., Allentown, Pennsylvania12

Copyright Notice

Narrative:

     Perry Augustus Derr Shurtz was born on 21 Aug 1857 in Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.7,8,9 He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Lewis Twp., Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, in the household of his parents, Frederick J. Shurtz and Margaret Ann Derr.13
     He moved to St. Joseph Co., Michigan, about 1864 with his parents.14
     His mother died on 18 Sep 1865, when Perry was 8 years old.15,16 Perry appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Centerville, St. Joseph Co., Michigan, in the household of his father and stepmother, Sarah Elizabeth Riegel.17
     Perry appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Lockport Twp., St. Joseph Co., Michigan, enumerated 18 Jun 1880, in the household of John J. Major, a farmer, and his family, listed as a hired farm hand.18
     Perry married Adda A. Burdick on 8 Nov 1882 in Gun Plain Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan, with Rev. John Fletcher officiating.10,11
     Perry and Adda lived in Gun Plain Twp. for many years after their marriage. They appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Gun Plain Twp., Allegan Co., Michigan, enumerated 2 Jul 1900, reporting that they were renting their home. Her mother, Edna Burdick, was listed as living with them.19
     Perry and Adda moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania, by 1904, living at 232 North Madison St.20 He was a traveling salesman, at the time of his death representing Fulton Bag & Cotton Mills in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.21,22,23
     Perry died on 30 Jul 1907 in 232 North Madison St., Allentown, Pennsylvania, at age 49, his home, after suffering from typhoid fever for three months.12

Citations

  1. [S4985] Cochrane, Family File "Margaret Ann Derr family," 24 Oct 2014, shows name as Perry Augustus Derr Shurtz.
  2. [S4752] Frederick Shirts household, 1860 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows name as Perry A. D. Shirts.
  3. [S4753] Frederick Shortz household, 1870 U.S. Census, St. Joseph Co., Michigan, shows name as Perry Shortz.
  4. [S4985] Cochrane, Family File "Margaret Ann Derr family," 24 Oct 2014.
  5. [S4752] Frederick Shirts household, 1860 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  6. [S4753] Frederick Shortz household, 1870 U.S. Census, St. Joseph Co., Michigan, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
  7. [S4985] Cochrane, Family File "Margaret Ann Derr family," 24 Oct 2014, shows date, township, county, and state.
  8. [S4752] Frederick Shirts household, 1860 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania, shows age 3 and state.
  9. [S4753] Frederick Shortz household, 1870 U.S. Census, St. Joseph Co., Michigan, shows age 12 and state.
  10. [S2785] Marriage Register, State Copy, Michigan, 1882, Allegan Co., no. 284, Perry A. Schurtz and Adda A. Burdick.
  11. [S4981] Perry A. Shurtz household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegan Co., Michigan, shows married 17 years.
  12. [S4979] "Death of Perry A. Shurtz," The Allentown Leader, 24 Jul 1907, shows he died "today" at his home, address and illness.
  13. [S4752] Frederick Shirts household, 1860 U.S. Census, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.
  14. [S5001] H. F. Shurtz obituary, unknown newspaper, most likely The Beloit Daily Call, shows the family moved when he was 4 years old.
  15. [S4985] Cochrane, Family File "Margaret Ann Derr family," 24 Oct 2014, shows date, town, county, and state.
  16. [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 79601008, Margaret Ann Derr Shurtz, shows date, town, county, and state.
  17. [S4753] Frederick Shortz household, 1870 U.S. Census, St. Joseph Co., Michigan.
  18. [S4977] John J. Major household, 1880 U.S. Census, St. Joseph Co., Michigan.
  19. [S4981] Perry A. Shurtz household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegan Co., Michigan.
  20. [S4982] Directory of the City of Allentown, 1904 pg 460.
  21. [S4981] Perry A. Shurtz household, 1900 U.S. Census, Allegan Co., Michigan, shows occupation.
  22. [S4982] Directory of the City of Allentown, 1904 pg 460, 1905 pg 460, 1906 pg 468, and 1907 pg 476 show occupation.
  23. [S4979] "Death of Perry A. Shurtz," The Allentown Leader, 24 Jul 1907, shows occupation and firm.