George C. Danes

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Obituary - George Danes, 85, for many years a well known Great South Bay bayman, died at his home in Patchogue on Saturday. He was a native of Patchogue, a son of the late John Danes. Lately he had operated a small farm. Mr. Danes is survived by his wife, and two sons, William M. of Patchogue, and Joseph, of Manhattan.

The will of George Danes, late of Patchogue, makes the following disposition of an estate valued at $4,400; Catherine Danes, widow, use of house on the northerly side of Danes Street during her lifetime and after her death is to go to Paul E. Ruland, grandson, of Manhattan, and Florence Doda, granddaughter, of 576 Evergreen Avenue, Brooklyn; Joseph H. Danes, son, house on Pearl street; William M. Danes, homestead on northerly side of Danes Street, also horse, wagons, and all tools and out-door chattels. The last named son is requested to look after and provide for the comforts of his mother. The widow is also given $300 and such share of the household furnishings as she may be entitled to by law. The residue is equally divided among widow and two sons.

(1850, 1860 US Federal Censuses; The Brooklyn Daily Eagle (Brooklyn, New York), Monday, June 10, 1901 - Page 11; The Suffolk County news., March 15, 1918, Page 4; Suffolk County News (Sayville), Friday, April 26, 1918, Page: 3)

George married Sarah E. 1853. Sarah was born 5 Apr 1833, Patchogue, Suffolk, New York, United States; died 3 Feb 1897, Patchogue, Suffolk, New York, United States; was buried 6 Feb 1897, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Patchogue, Suffolk, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

1. Captain William M. Danes was born 1859, Patchogue, Suffolk, New York, United States; died 7 Dec 1936, Patchogue, Suffolk, New York, United States; was buried 9 Dec 1936, Cedar Grove Cemetery, Patchogue, Suffolk, New York, United States.