Charles Ferson Durant

1805–1873 (age 68)

Inventor

About Charles Ferson Durant

Charles Ferson Durant (1805–1873) lived to age 68. They were an inventor. Born in Manhattan, they died in Jersey City. They are buried at Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery.

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