DUFFIE, CORNELIUS R.
Buried: 11 Jul 1900
Lot 3222 Section 91 Grave VLT.

Cornelius Roosevelt DUFFIE II
Birth: 6 AUG 1821 in Waterbury, Conn
Death: 8 JUL 1900 in Litchfield, Conn

Married: Sarah Brush CLARK b: 20 OCT 1833 in Danbury, Conn
Married: 23 JUN 1863

Note:
From "The Duffie Family of Edinburgh and New York" by Patricia Ellerton Duffie published 1983 - p128 - Cornelius Roosevelt Duffie II was inspired to spend long years in theological studies by his relatives' comments that he should become as good a man as his father. In 1845 he became a deacon, In 1849 he was ordained a priest and in 1865 he earned a Doctor of Divinity degree from Columbia College. While he was recovering from an illness that affected his voice, he was a curate at Trinity Church in New York and organized a new parish on the outskirts of the city. When his voice improved, he became the first rector of the small congregation meeting in a temporary chapel. In the spring of 1852 Margaret Duffie gave her nephew a trip to Europe at her expense. CRD II visited clergymen and toured the great cathedrals of Rome, Paris and London. In London's Paddington Railway Station he saw Queen Victoria and her family returning from Windsor Castle. He wrote of his disappointment in their somber, drab appearance. His letters from Europe are the only remaining expression of his life away from church duties. A description of CRD II in his fifties is found in Patten's "Clergy of New York and Brooklyn" (1874). He was of medium height with slightly graying brown hair, well proportioned though portly, energetic, active, and a hard worker. Patten noted that CRD II was quiet, serious, reflective, reserved, absorbed in his own thoughts, deeply conscientious, and a calm, sincere preacher. An 1878 newspaper article comments on his vigor, good health, pleasing smile and youthful appearance.
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From "The Barclays of New York" -

458. Cornelius Roosevelt Duffie6 (Rev.), b 6 August, 1821;
d 8 July, 1900; m (1) 23 June, 1863, Sarah Brush Clark,
b 20 October, 1833; d 4 March, 1880; m (2) 5 May,
1891, Lillian Agnes Pelton, b 15 September, 1861;
(living 1903).
(837) Cornelia Roosevelt Duffie,7 b 26 April, 1864;
d 25 September, 1878, unm.
(838) Cornelius Roosevelt Duffie.7
(839) Jane Antoinette Duffie.7
(840) Archibald Bleecker Duffie.7
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From Protestant Episcopal Church Clerical Directory 1898 - Cornelius Roosevelt Duffie, residing in New York City, born in New York City, became Deacon in 1845.
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From New York City Directory 1869 - Rev. Cornelius R. Duffie, H 263 Lexington Ave.
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From New York City Directory 1890 - Rev. Cornelius R. Duffie, prof. 41 E. 49th, H 263 Lexington Ave.
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Father: Cornelius Roosevelt DUFFIE b: 31 MAR 1789 in NY, NY
Mother: Helena Bache BLEECKER b: 8 SEP 1796 in NY, NY

Married: 1) Sarah Brush CLARK b: 20 OCT 1833 in Danbury, Conn
Married: 23 JUN 1863

Children

Cornelia Roosevelt DUFFIE b: 26 APR 1864
Cornelius Roosevelt DUFFIE III b: 18 NOV 1866 in NY, NY
Jane Antoinette DUFFIE b: 12 DEC 1868 in NYC, NY
Archibald Bleecker DUFFIE b: 16 APR 1871 in NYC, NY

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Others in this lot:

DUFFIE, HELENA B.
Buried: 21 Sep 1886
Lot 3222 Section 91

DUFFIE, SARAH B.
Buried: 8 Mar 1880-
Lot 3222 Section 91

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Note: from photographer:

Green-Wood Cemetery
Section 91, Lots 3222 (left side of photo), and 4670 (right side of photo), conjoined.
Lot 3222 is marked only by an uninscribed vault entrance, and 2 small lot stones inscribed: "Jane A. Gibson," and "3222."
Lot 4670 is marked by a vault entrance and a massive memorial stone inscribed as follows:

--Front:
Miles R. Burke
Died Dec. 25, 1836
--Left side:
The only legible text reveals the names John Duffie and Maria Duffie. But no John Duffie is listed in cemetery records as an occupant of this lot.
--Rear: Only 4 words are legible: "This Monument" and "Miles Burke."
Right side: It is obvious that there was once an inscription, but it is eroded beyond legibility.
[NOTE: Lot burial lists, with burial dates (may be incomplete; contact cemetery for complete information—multiple burials on the same day suggest removals from previous gravesites):

---Lot 3222
DUFFIE: Cornelius R, 7/11/1900; Helena B, 9/21/1886; and Sarah B, 3/8/1880.
GIBSON: Jane, 10/14/1889.

JAFFRAY: Isaac G, 1/17/1898; Mary E, 8/24/1872; and William, 11/7/1907.
---Lot 4670

BURKE: Mary, 1/5/1879; Miles R, 1/5/1869;

DUFFIE: Charles W and Helena, both 1/5/1869; Cornelia R, 9/27/1878; Margaret, 2/4/1874; and Maria R, 3/9/1876.

DUFFY: Charles W, and Cornelia R, both 1/5/1869; Cornelia A, 5/21/1873;

UHL: Jacob, 4/28/1852.]