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History of Durant, Cedar County, Iowa, 1897-1927

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Durant,Cedar Co. Iowa April 21st 1897 To Mrs. Thos. C. Durant & Mr William West Durant I take the Liberty to write to you making the following statements. This town was settled in 1855 by a colony from New Haven Conn & also some families from New York. As I think perhaps you know asour town was named in honor of your husband & father Mr T.C. Durant. Our population now is about six hundred, and D. is one of the prettiest villages on the
 
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