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Marcus Thomas DURHAM "Mark" Veteran of US Civil War Confederate Soldier

Born: 4 Feb 1843, GwinCtyGA
Died: 8 June 1923, Mart,
McLeCtyTX

Find-A-Grave 21235586, TX
Father: Thomas DURHAM
Mother: Mary Ann WOLFE

Married:

4 Aug 1863

Arminda Jane HOPKINS

Born: 31 July 1843, GA
Died: 14 Feb 1912, Bryhee,
LimeCtyTX

Find-A-Grave 21235552, TX

Father: Francis  H. HOPKINS

Mother: Cynthia HARROLD

Arminda Jane Hopkins Durham

Children:
 
Thomas Lafayette Durham 1. Thomas Lafayette DURHAM "Uncle Fay" (b. 14 May 1866, MS; d. c. 1922, CherCtyTX)
  • m1. Sue Ellen POWELL on 26 Aug 1885, Mart, McLeCtyTX
  • m2. Neomie Jane REAGAN on 23 Mar 1985, LimeCtyTX

Children to Sue Ellen:

  1. Henry DURHAM (b. 1886, TX)
 

 

Children to Neome:

  2. Cora Etha DURHAM (b.1887, TX)
  • m. Lucian Johnson LANE
  3. Della DURHAM (b. 1890, TX)
  • m. Andrew Jackson DESHA
  4. Stella Mae DURHAM (b. 1890, TX)
  • m1. Mr. JONES
  • m2. James William STEELE
  5. Susie Ellen DURHAM (b.1893, TX)
  • m. Parum Posey MCMURRY
  6. Lois DURHAM (b. 1 Nov 1897)
  • m. William Boyd BEARD
  7. Isiah Franklin DURHAM (b. 1900, TX)
 
  8. Lydia Irene DURHAM "Lillie" (b. 1900, TX)
  • m. Clifford W. TILLMAN
  9. Marcus D. DURHAM (b. 1904, TX)
 
  10. Robert J. DURHAM (b. 1909, TX)

m. Leona ?

 

 

Notes:

  • For more information on Thomas L. Durham, click his name above.

William Johnson DURHAM

Mary O. Criswell Durham
    Mary


   Helen

2. William Johnson DURHAM (b. 3 July 1868, AL; d. 5 Dec 1934, TX; Find-A-Grave 21235651, TX)
  • m1. Mary Ophelia CRISWELL (b. 2 Mar 1872, TX; d. 14 Dec 1897, TX, age 25; Find-A-Grave 21235602, TX)
       Parents: William Moore CHRISWELL / Mary Ann EVANS
     
  • m2. Helen Elizabeth BROWN (b. 1884; d. 1973; Find-A-Grave 55898569, TX)
       Parents: George Tilman BROWN / Vernon LEWIS

Children to Mary:

  1. Willie Alvin DURHAM (b. 1 June 1888, TX; d. 1888, age 1 day; Find-A-Grave 21235654, TX, TX)
 
  2. Infant DURHAM (b. & d. 20 Dec 1889, TX, age 1 day)
 
Iva Eudora DURHAM Moon 3. Iva Eudora DURHAM (b. 13 Mar 1891, FallCtyTX; d. 24 May 1976, Mart, McLeCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 7442882, TX)
4. Ina DURHAM (b. 1893, TX; d. 1902, age 8; Find-A-Grave 21235572, TX)
 
Gladys DURHAM Etter 5. Gladys DURHAM (b. 3 Aug 1895, FallCtyTX; d. 29 Mar 1961, Waco, McLeCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 146496068, TX)
Mary DURHAM 6. Mary DURHAM (b. Nov 1897, TX; d. 1900, age 2; Find-A-Grave 21235589, TX)

 

 

Children to Helen:

  1. Ellis Lorraine DURHAM (b. 24 Sep 1902, TX; d. 24 Oct 1969, Placerville, EldoctyCA; Find-A-Grave 132103811)
  2. Ed Earl DURHAM (b. 1909; d. 2 Sep 1974, Fort Worth, TarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 55898693)
 

 

Notes:

  • Click HERE for W. Johnson Durham's obituary.
  • Go to Pictures to see the family picture.
  3. Ida Jane DURHAM (b. 10 May 1870, FallCtyTX; d. 12 Aug 1952, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 38710126, TX)

Children to Calvin:

  1. Emma Orra CURLEE (b. 22 June 1886, TX; d. 21 Jan 1901, age 14; Find-A-Grave 21231561, TX)
 
  2. Ada Ophelia CURLEE  (b. 12 Sep 1887, TX; d. 24 July 1972, White Settlement, TarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 26492750, TX)
  3. William Carpenter CURLEE (b. 23 Apr 1891, Mart, McLeCtyTX; d. 9 Feb 1947, Holliday, ArchCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 59257639)
  • m1. Minnie HEARD (b. c. 1896, TX)
     
  • m2. Dollie N. ? (b. 3 Dec 1908, OK; d. 23 Dec 1976; Find-A-Grave 59257638, TX)
  4. Timothy Calvin CURLEE (b. Dec 1892, Marlin, FallCtyTX; d. 1955; Find-A-Grave 84027470, AR)
  5. Ida Ola CURLEE (b. 8 Mar 1895, TX; d. 9 May 1943, WichCtyTX, age 48; Find-A-Grave 59821367, TX)
  6. Samuel Abner CURLEE Veteran of World War I (b. 3 July 1898, TX; d. 6 Jan 1971; Find-A-Grave 106633360, UT)

 

Children to Marion:

  1. Mark LeRoy BERRY (b. 3 June 1902; d. 11 Nov 1979, OranCtyCA)
  • m. Lois Lucille MCQUERRY () on 25 Dec 1934, KaufCtyTX

 

Notes:

  • Mark and Lois Berry lived in Santa Ana, OranCtyCA.
  • William C. Curlee worked servicing oil wells in Holliday, Texas.
  • Samuel A. Curlee was an SEA US Navy, World War I.
Mary Catherine Durham Criswell

Thomas Leroy Criswell
    Whit
4. Mary Catherine DURHAM (b. 9 Feb 1872, Marlin, FallCtyTX; d. 15 Aug 1950, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 21231022, TX)
  • m. Thomas Leroy CRISWELL "Whit" (b. 18 Jan 1864, TX; d. 13 Nov 1934, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 21231046, TX)
       Parents: William Moore CRISWELL / Mary Ann EVANS

Children:

  1. Little Jeffy CRISWELL (b. 13 Jan 1888; d. 23 Nov 1889, age 1; Find-A-Grave 11862025, TX)
 
  2. Bessie Mae CRISWELL (b. 16 May 1891, TX; d. 11 May 1966, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 21235695, TX)
  3. John Leroy CRISWELL "Johnny" (b. 25 Sep 1892; d. 16 Mar 1916, LimeCtyTX, age 23; Find-A-Grave 21230993, TX)
 
Thomas Ellsberry CRISWELL 4. Thomas Ellsberry CRISWELL (b. 15 Aug 1894, TX; d. 30 Sep 1948, Jasper, WalkCtyAL; Find-A-Grave 54446464, TX)
  • m. Willa Mae SPARKS (Erskine) (b. 31 Jan 1899; d. 9 Feb 1988; Find-A-Grave 138290776, TX)
       Parents: William SPARKS / Alice STEEL
Myrtle Viola CRISWELL Moore 5. Myrtle Viola CRISWELL (b. 1 Sep 1896, TX; d. 6 Nov 1872, Baytown, HarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 21236069, TX)
William Marcus CRISWELL 6. William Marcus CRISWELL Veteran of World War I (b. 21 Jan 1989; d. 6 Dec 1958; Find-A-Grave 30375305, TX)
 
  7. Opal Marie CRISWELL (b. 13 Feb 1900, Marlin, FallCtyTX; d. 5 Mar 1969, Rising Star, EastCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 109545522, TX)
  • m. Marion Wyatt JACOBS (b. 10 Apr 1895; d. 1969; Find-A-Grave 109545438, TX)
       Parents: David JACOBS /Mattie E. ?
  8. Carl Jackson CRISWELL "Jack" (b. 24 Mar 1903; d. 26 Apr 1919; FallCtyTX, age 16; Find-A-Grave 21230946, TX)
 
  9. Armindia Blanche CRISWELL (b. 6 Mar 1905, TX; d. 18 July 1971, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 9914330, TX)
  10. Infant Daughter CRISWELL (b. 13 Aug 1907; d.  16 Oct 1907, age 2 months; Find-A-Grave 21230979, TX)
 
  11. Marye Louise CRISWELL (b. 25 Sep 1914, TX; d. 17 Jan 1966, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 181907854, TX)
  • m. Frank Shelton BRESENHAN (b. 8 Sep 1911, TX; d. 26 May 1966, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 181908162, TX)
       Parents: Thomas L. BRESENHAN and Dora LANE

 

Notes:

  • Thomas L. Brusenhan and Dora Lane. They are buried in Marlin, but oddly their last name on the grave markers is spelled "BrUsenhan". Census records confirm that Thomas and Dora are Shelton's parents.
John Perry Durham

Dolly Gooek Durham
   Laura
5. John Perry DURHAM (b. 29 Jan 1874, FallCtyTX; d. 22 Mar 1924, TX; Find-A-Grave 21235575, TX)
  • m. Laura Addazou NORRID (b. 5 Mar 1876; d. 12 Aug 1964, TX) on 6 Aug 1896, LimeCtyTX 2; Find-A-Grave 21235579, TX)
       Parents: John A. NORRID / Frances E. MCDONALD

Children:

  1. Minnie Evelyn DURHAM (b. 26 Sep 1897; d. 9 Nov 1897, TX, age 1 month; Find-A-Grave 21235605, TX)
 
  2. Ida Mae DURHAM (b. 1 Jan 1899, TX; d. 19 Nov 1990, McLeCtyTX, age 91; Find-A-Grave 8548901, TX)
  3. Wilson Alonzo DURHAM (b. 28 Feb 1901, TX; d. 8 Dec 1996, TX, age 95; Find-A-Grave 141237635, TX)
  4. Dovie DURHAM (b. c. 1903, TX; d. 30 Oct 1997, Knox City, KnoxCtyTX, age 93; Find-A-Grave 5734459, TX)
  5. Lena Othella DURHAM (b. 29 Sep 1904, TX; d. 10 Aug 1987; Find-A-Grave 21236357, TX)
  6. Thomas Houston DURHAM "Tom" (b. 12 July 1906, TX; d. 18 July 1984, PottCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 19705091)
  • m1. Jewell CURREY (b. 13 Sep 1910, TX; d. 17 Oct 1985, San Diego, CA; Find-A-Grave 67617939, TX)
     
     2nd husband: Mr. MCCLENNY

    m2. Laura Lucille SANSING
    (b. 3 July 1906, Athens, HendCtyTX; d. 2 Dec 2001, Perryton, OchiCtyTX, age 95; Find-A-Grave 19705085) in 1941
       Parents: Charles A. SANSING / Mary E. MONTGOMERY
Jewell Ed DURHAM 7. Jewell Ed DURHAM (b. 26 Mar 1908, TX; d. 16 July 2000, Harrison, BoonCtyAR)
  • m. Paul RUCKER
  8. John Perry DURHAM Jr. (b. 22 Aug 1911, TX; d. 26 Jan 1988)
  • m. Eva Dale CORBIN (b. 3 Feb 1913; d. 23 Oct 1999, TarrCtyTX)

 

Notes:

  • John P. Durham was a farmer.

  • John P. Durham Jr. lived in Dallas and was a bookkeeper.

  • From 1900 US Census for Justice Precinct 1, FallCtyTX:
    Dwelling 286, Family 291, Married 3 years
     
    Name Rel. Race Sex Birth Date Age Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ.
    John P. Durham Head W M Sep 1875 24 M TX MS MS Farmer
    Laura A. Durham Wife W F Oct 1876 23 M TX      
    Ida M. Durham Dau W F Jan 1889 1 S TX TX TX  

     

  • From 1910 US Census for Justice Precinct 8, LimeCtyTX:
    Family 238
     

  • Name Rel. Race Sex Age Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace
    John P. Durham Self W M 35 M TX USA TX
    Laura A. Durham Wife W F 34 M TX GA LA
    Ida M. Durham Dau W F 11 S TX TX TX
    Wilson A. Durham Son W M 9 S TX TX TX
    Davie Durham Dau W F 7 S TX TX TX
    Lena B. Durham Dau W F 5 S TX TX TX
    Thomas Durham Son W M 3 S TX TX TX
    Jewell E. Durham Dau W F 2 S TX TX TX
  6. Sarah Celest DURHAM (b. 26 Oct 1874, Marlin, FallCtyTX; d. 17 Dec 1875, Marlin, FallCtyTX, age 1; Find-A-Grave 21235610, TX)

Notes:
  •  
  7. Joseph Stewart DURHAM (b. 11 Sep 1878, Marlin, FallCtyTX; d. 1 Feb 1942, TX, Dallas, DallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 76786288, TX)

Children:

  1. Elizabeth DURHAM "Liz" (b. c. 1908, TX)
 
  2. Grace DURHAM (b. c. 1911, TX)
 
Josephine Rose DURHAM Barner 3. Josephine Rose DURHAM (b. 16 July 1917, Dallas, DallCtyTX; d. 30 Sep 2009, age 92; Find-A-Grave 42611727, TX)

 

Notes:

  • Joseph. S. Durham was a Real Estate Broker in Dallas, DallCtyTX.

  • From 1930 US Census for Dallas, DallCtyTX:
    Family 490

    Name

    Rel

    Sex

    Race

    Est.DOB

    Age

    Mar.Stat

    Birth Place

    Father BPlace

    Mother BPlace

    Joseph S. Durham

    Head

    M

    W

    1880

    50

    M

    TX

    GA

    GA

    Rose P. Durham

    Wife

    F

    W

    1881

    49

    M

    OH

    MD

    OH

    Elizabeth Durham

    Dau

    F

    W

    1908

    22

    S

    TX

    TX

    OH

    Grace Durham Dau F W 1911 19 S TX TX OH
    Josephine Durham Dau F W 1918 12 S TX TX OH
    Ruth Christopher Roomer F W 1897 33 S AL AL AL
  8. Asa Green DURHAM "Green" (b. 31 Aug 1880, Marlin, FallCtyTX; d. 20 Sep 1936, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 30601820, TX)

Children:

  1. Annie Exie DURHAM (b. 21 Oct 1906, Odds, LimeCtyTX; d. 9 Nov 1977, Kountze, HardCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 23370164, TX
  • m. Rev. Charles Edward RAMBY (b. 9 Sep 1903; d. 14 May 1980; Find-A-Grave 18017601, TX)
       Parents: Noah Thomas RAMBY / Anna Mary ANSLEY
  2. Alma DURHAM (b. 2 June 1908; d. 1 Oct 1991; Find-A-Grave 30526469, TX)
  3. Rosalie DURHAM (b. 11 Sep 1911, TX; d. 20 Feb 2001, TX, age 90; Find-A-Grave 30526342, TX)
  • m. William Hiram BYRD (b. 24 Dec 1904; d. 5 July 1998, age 93; Find-A-Grave 30526335, TX)
       Parents: William Lloyd BYRD / Mary Gertrude FRANKLIN

 

Notes:

  • Asa Durham's first name has been spelled "Acie" and "Acy".  I can see why he eventually just went by "Green". I am going to use "Asa" because that is the name used in Find a Grave.
  • Information from A. G. Durham's death certificate:  Date of birth: Aug 31, 1880, Limestone Co, TX, Father: M. T. Durham, Date of death: Sep 20, 1936, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Burial: Marlin, TX on Sep 21, 1936, Informant: Mrs. A. G. Durham or Marlin, TX
  • Information from Sarah A. Durham Hensley's death certificate: Her usual residence was Marlin, FallCtyTX, 722 Oak St. She had been a housewife.

  • From 1910 US Census for LimeCtyTX:
    Dwelling 321, Family 327
     

  • Name Rel. Race Sex Age Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ.
    Green Durham Head W M 29 M TX TX TX Farmer
    Allie Durham Wife W F 25 M TX AR MS  
    Exie Durham Dau W F 3 S TX TX TX  
    Alma Durham Dau W F 2 S TX TX TX  
Amy Zenobia Durham Boyd

Sam J. Boyd
   Samuel
9. Amy Zenobia DURHAM (b. 27 Sep 1882, Marlin, FallCtyTX; d. 7 Oct 1965, Dallas, DallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 82207643, TX)

Children:

  1. Roylee BOYD (b. 5 Aug 1903, TX; d. 28 June 1972, Hereford, DeafCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 144227532, TX, TX)
  2. Mirdie Corrine BOYD (b. 12 May 1901, TX; d. 28 Sep 1978, Garrison, NacoCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 181866245, TX)
  • m. William Jennings HEFLIN (b. 26 Sep 1897; d. 21 Mar 1993, NacoCtyTX)
  3. Proctor Morton BOYD Sr. (b. 11 Jan 1905, Groesbeck, LimeCtyTX; d. 18 Dec 1973, Lancaster, DallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 121232904, TX)
  4. Edna Inez BOYD (b. 15 Oct 1909, Jacksonville, CherCtyTX; d. 8 Feb 1996; Find-A-Grave 76713775, TX)
  5. Samuel James BOYD Jr. (b. 5 Sep 1912; d. Oct 1986, HarrCtyTX)
 
  6. Thomas Paul BOYD (b. 1 Sep 1915; d. 4 Nov 1996; Find-A-Grave 10313456, TX)
  • m. Willie Bea MCKNEELY (b. 1 Nov 1923; d. 29 June 2013, Nacogdoches, NacoCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 10313457, TX) on 5 May, 1946
       Parents: William B. MCKNEELY / Estelle SHEPPARD
  7. Dr. Joseph Milton BOYD (b. 5 May 1917, Jacksonville, CherCtyTX; d. 1 June 2009, age 92; Find-A-Grave 38190432, IN)
  • m. Edith Alice COCKE (b. 18 Oct 1917, Dallas, DallCtyTX; d. 6 July 2000)
       Parents: Ewing R. COCKE / Julia L. COX
  8. Harold Foster Boyd World War II Veteran Korean War Veteran(b. 30 Jan 1921; d. Oct 1984; Find-A-Grave 171828020, OK)

 

 

Notes:

  • Amy Z. (Durham Boyd) was a housewife.
  • Dr. Joseph M. Boyd lived and incredible life of 92 years. The following is from his obituary:
    Joe Boyd was born in Jacksonville, TX on May 5, 1917. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University. When he was there, he earned many awards in football and was inducted into the Texas A&M Hall of Fame. Not only did he play football for Texas A&M, but he was the heavy weight boxing champion and the undefeated wrestling champion. In 1943, he felt a higher calling on his life and surrendered to the gospel ministry. He attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and earned a Masters in Theology. Joe Boyd started and pastored three different churches in Texas. In 1975, he founded the Mt. Salem Revival Campgrounds in West Union, VA. In 1976, he received a doctor of Divinity degree from Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, IN. Dr. Joe Boyd taught Greek and Evangelism at Hyles-Anderson College and was a favorite chapel speaker. For 62 years, Dr. Boyd preached all across America and in many parts of the world.
  • Harold F. Boyd was a Captain in the US Army during World War II and Korea.
  • From 1910 US Census for Jacksonville, CherCtyTX:
    Family 194
     

  • Name Rel. Race Sex Age Est.DOB Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ.
    Samuel J. Boyd Head W M 39 1871 M AL US AL Preacher
    Amy Boyd Wife W F 27 1883 M TX AL AL  
    Myrtie Boyd Dau W F 8 1902 S TX AL TX  
    Roy Boyd Dau W F 6 1904 S TX AL TX  
    Proctor Boyd Son W M 5 1905 S TX AL TX  
    Edna Boyd Dau W F 0 1910 S TX AL TX  
Lydia Clara Durham McDaniel

Albert Carl McDaniel
   Albert
8. Lydia Clara DURHAM "Clara" (b. 3 Oct 1876, FallCtyTX; d: 29 Nov 1962, Marlin, FallCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 30044902, TX)

Children:

  1. Ica Zenobia MCDANIEL "Icy" (b. 20 July 1896, Odds, LimeCtyTX; d. 13 Mar 1985; Find-A-Grave 54960032, TX)
  2. Ovie Carrie MCDANIEL (b. 25 Nov 1897; LimeCtyTX; d. 24 Feb 1990, age 92; Find-A-Grave 105942554, NM)
  3. Homer Christian MCDANIEL World War II (b. 6 Jan 1899; d. 23 Dec 1975, BellCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 30044719, TX)
  • m. Hazel ?
  4. Nealice Onieda MCDANIEL (b. 28 Sep 1900; d. 12 Mar 1918, age 17; Find-A-Grave 30044875, TX)
 
  5. Albert Thurman MCDANIEL (b. 15 Aug 1903, TX; d. 2 Dec 1968; Gatesville, CoryCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 30044710, TX)
 
  6. Vala Fay MCDANIEL (b. 16 Feb 1904, TX; d. 15 Mar 1990, TX)
  • m. Herman VAUGHN
  7. Vera May MCDANIEL (b. 26 Jan 1906, TX; d. 21 Dec 1906)
 
  8. Wilton Thomas MCDANIEL (b. 21 Dec 1907, Otto, FallCtyTX; d. 22 Oct 1959, Beaumont, JeffCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 30007003, TX)
  • m. Willie Lois OLIVER (b. 7 May 1912; d. 3 Feb 1991, JeffCtyTX)
Harley Ross MCDANIEL 9. Harley Ross MCDANIEL World War II (b. 15 Sep 1909, TX; d. 26 Nov 1943, Italy, age 34; K. I. A., Find-A-Grave 3033299, TX)
  • m. Christine BYARS (b. 3 Sep 1914, OK; d. 15 Oct 1976, HillCtyMA ; Find-A-Grave 37300513)
       Parents: James Thomas BYARS "Jim" / Bertha THOMPSON; 2nd husband: Murrie Epting PLUNKETT
  10. Ethel Kee MCDANIEL (b. 16 Oct 1912, FallCtyTX; d. 25 Apr 1985, Victoria, VictCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 119487587, TX)

 

Notes:

  • Albert T. McDaniel was in the lumber industry. He never married.
  • Wilton T. McDaniel was a Probation Office in Jefferson County. Lois remarried to Gilbert L. Buzzingham in 1972.
  • Harley R. McDaniel was a 1st Leiutenant Chaplain in the US Army. He was killed in action in Europe. His wife remarried to Murrie E. Plunkett.
  11. Minnie Evelyn DURHAM (b. 18 Mar 1886, FallCtyTX; d. 30 Nov 1934, Dallas, DallCtyTX, age 48; Find-A-Grave 60226885, TX)
  • m. William Alexander MATTHEWS Sr. (b. c. 1872, NC; Find-A-Grave 60226901, TX
       2nd wife: Juanita PEARSON (m. 1937, NC)

Children:

  1. Herman Poole MATTHEWS (b. 12 Sep 1902, Odds, LimeCtyTX; d. 18 Sep 1933, Dallas, DallCtyTX, age 31; Find-A-Grave 60226856, TX)
 
  2. Mary R. MATTHEWS (b. c. 1907, TX)
 
  3. Thomas Durham MATTHEWS (b. 3 Mar 1910; d. 6 Nov 1988; Find-A-Grave 80921978, TX)
  4. William Alexander MATTHEWS Jr. (b. 21 Sep 1915, CollCtyTX; d. 8 May 1989, McLeCtyTX)

 

 

Notes:

  • Herman P. Matthews was an insurance salesman. He was not married at time of death.
  12. Dolly JOHNSON (b. c. 1896, TX)
 
Notes:
  • Dolly Johnson was adopted by Mark T. Durham.

 

Notes:
  • Mark T. Durham's Obituary and biography:
    Mart Daily Herald, Monday June 11, 1923 
    Veteran M. T. Durham Answers Last Summons 
    Death Claims Another Hero of the Sixties. Survived by 92 Children and Grandchildren. 

    Following an illness of several weeks duration, Confederate Veteran M. T. Durham, age 80, died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 1923, at the family residence South Pearl Street, Mart, Texas. 

    This hero of many battles made a game fight against his last enemy, but the infirmities of age were against him, and like a clock run down, life went out. Like a tired child, he went to sleep, secure to Christian’s faith and surrounded by his loved ones who had ministered every need. 

    Funeral services were held at two o’clock Monday afternoon, at the Mart Baptist church, of which deceased was an honored and faithful member, conducted by Rev. W. H. Sims. The pastor was assisted in the service by Rev. Isaac Willingham, of Marlin, an old friend of the family, whose father was a comrade in arms of deceased, during the war of the Sixties. 

    Following the impressive funeral services, interment was made in Criswell cemetery, the old family burying ground, below Odds, in Limestone county. Six of the noble grandsons served as active pall bearers: Jack Durham, Ellsbury Criswell, Marcus Criswell, Herman Matthews, Homer McDaniel and Mark Berry. 

    Honorary Pall Bearers 
    The following were named honorary pall bearers by the family: W. C. Easter, J. I. Campbell, S. H. Chandler, R. J. Taylor, C. W. Vaught, R. H. Townsend, J. M. Childs, J. M. Linebarger, W. M. Graves, I. H. Couey, N. B. Douglass, W. G. Holley, J. T. Suttle, J. F. Butler, T. D. Nettles, Fred Moore, Joe Allen, A. L. Crawford, J. W. Mann, R. C. Burleson, W. L. McKinney, Otis Green and J. L. Spencer of Mart, S. C. Foster of Groesbeck, T. I. Camp of Thornton, A. J. Eaves and J. H. Coleman of Marlin, J. H. Shipp, R. R. Erskine, J. A. McKinley, R. S. Springfield and R. A. McAlister of Odds, Mr. Bradshaw of Otto and W. B. Baker of Kirk. 

    M. T. Durham was born in Georgia, Feb. 4, 1843.When a small boy his parents moved to Calhoun county, Ala., where he grew up. When sixteen years of age was converted, he joined the Baptist church and has ever since held to “the Faith once delivered to the Saints.”

    An autobiography of his war record says:  “In 1862 I volunteered in the Confederate army and was mustered into service in March 1862, in Co. B., 30th Ala. Regiment, which went from Jacksonville, Ala., mobilized at Yalediga, Ala., was then ordered to Tennessee near Cumberland Gap. Was with Brag in his raid at Frankfort, Ky.; in Battle of Chattanooga, Tenn. on Lookout Mountain; was wounded in Battle at Missionary Ridge. The next battle was at Port Gibson, Miss. and then Champion Hill. Next Big Black River; next siege of Vicksburgs, Miss. We were then transferred back to Tennessee. In all the battles fought by General Joe Johnston. In the battles of New Hope Church and Itasca River, Lost Mountain, Kenesaw Mountain and at Mariette, Ga. and from there under the command of Hood to Atlanta, Ga. Was seriously wounded at Jones-Borough, and there fell into the hands of the enemy. Was a prisoner seven days after the battle when the Federals fell back to Atlanta. Was badly wounded and taken to Macon, Ga., to the hospital where stayed thirty days. Was given a sixty day furlough home and at the expiration of the furlough, met our command at Cornith, Miss. The army was transferred to the North and South Carolinas in the Battle of Averasborough and Battle of Bentonville. Surrendered at Raleigh, N. C.” 

    Mr. Durham was married to Miss Arminda Jane Hopkins in 1863, who died in 1911.To them was born twelve children, two of whom died in infancy. 

    Citizen of Three Counties 
    He moved to Texas in 1869 and settled at first between Mart and Riesel, with “a wife, two children and a Mexican dollar,” as he often expressed it. Houston was railway terminal for this section at that time. He later moved to Falls county, then to the western side of Limestone county, accumulating considerable amount of land, where he lived for about 20 years. Since marrying Mrs. Susie B. Fox on Dec. 11, 1912, he has lived in Mart, enjoying the companionship of his faithful wife, the visits of his splendid children, the fellowship of his church and the friendship of a large circle of neighbors and comrades. He led the simple, peaceful life during the long term of years following the war, having a good name and an honorable career as an important part of the heritage to his children. 

    Was Head of Large Family 
    Small of stature, but of indomitable will and the soul of honor, M. T. Durham blessed the world with a large family of noble sons and daughters. In addition to his wife he is survived by a sister, Mrs. N. J. Freeman, of Dallas, Texas; five sons--Lafayatte Durham of Arlington, Texas; W. J. Durham of Mart; Jno. P. Durham, Mart route 6; A. G. Durham of Dallas, and five daughters, Mrs. Ida Berry and Mrs. Katie Criswell of Marlin; Mrs. Clara McDaniel of Mart, route 2; Mrs. S. J. Boyd of Dallas and Mrs. W. A. Matthews, Renner, Texas. 

    In addition to these the following step-children morn his loss: 
    L. G. Fox, Lawton, Okla.; J. A. Fox, Dallas, and H. L. Fox, Fort Worth. 

    Two children died in their infancy, and during the life of deceased, there were 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grand children to die. There are now living 55 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren making his total progeny 116.  This record is unusual, and all the living ones are honored as worthy citizens of the various communities in which they live. The bereaved family has the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of this loved one--a good man who has gone to his reward. 

  • Arminda (Hopkins) Durham's parents were Francis Hopkins and Cynthia Harrold per George marriage records.

  • Information from Mark T. Durham's death certificate:
    - He is listed as a "retired farmer"
    - He died in Mart, McLennen Co, TX
    - Date of birth: Feby 4, 1843; born in Gwinnett Co, GA. 
    - Father. Thos. Durham, born in GA; Mother: Mary Wolf, birthplace not given.
    - Date of death: June 8, 1923; Age: 80 yrs, 4 mos, 6 days
    - Informant: W. Jh. Durham of Mart, TX (assumed to be his son, William J. Durham)
    - Date and place of burial: June 9, 1923, Chiswell Cemetery, Mart, TX.

  • Mark T. Durham fought in the Civil War General Joseph Johnson and was wounded in Atlanta, GA under General Hood. He was also held prisoner for 7 days. He and Arminda had 12 children, two died in infancy.
     

  • From 1870 Census for Falls Co, TX: 99-95
    Name Age Gender Race Occ Land Value Birth Place
    Marcus Durham 27 Male W Farmer $100 GA
    Arminda Durham 26 Female W Keeping House   GA
    Thomas Durham 5 Male W     MS
    William Durham 3 Male W     TX
    Ida Durham 9 mo. Female W     TX

     

  • 1880 US Census for E. D. 38, FallCtyTX:
    Name Rel. Mar.Stat Gender Race Age Birth Place Occ. Father BPlace Mother BPlace
    M. T. Durham Self M M W 37 GA Farming NC GA
    A. J. Durham Wife M F W 37 GA Keeps House GA GA
    Thomas Durham Son S M W 14 MS Attends School GA GA
    W. J. Durham Son S M W 11 MS Attends School GA GA
    I. J. Durham Dau S F W 10 TX Attends School GA GA
    M. E. Durham Dau S F W 8 TX Attends School GA GA
    J. P. Durham Son S M W 6 TX Attends School GA GA
    Julia Durham Dau S F W 4 TX   GA GA
    Joseph Durham Son S M W 1 TX   GA GA
     

  • From 1900 Census for Limestone Co, TX, Justice Precinct No 8, Big Hill division:
    Married 37 years

    Name Rel. Race Sex Birth Date Age Mar.Stat. Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ.
    Mark Durham Head W M Feb 1843 57 M GA NC GA Farmer
    Arminda Durham Wife W F July 1843 56 M GA SC GA  
    William Durham Son W M July 1868 31 Wd MS GA GS  
    Joseph S. Durham Son W M Sep 1878 21 S TX GA GS At School
    Acy G. Durham Son W M Aug 1880 19 S TX GA GS At School
    Amy Z. Durham Dau W F Sep 1882 17 S TX GA GS At School
    Minnie Durham Dau W F Mar 1886 14 S TX GA GS At School
    Iva Durham Gr-Dau W F Mar 1891 9 S TX MS TX At School
    Ina Durham Gr-Dau W F Dec 1893 6 S TX MS TX  
    Gladys Durham Gr-Dau W F Aug 1895 4 S TX MS TX  
    Mary Durham Gr-Dau W F Nov 1897 2 S TX MS TX  
  • Also indicated for Arminda is that she has had 12 children, but only 10 are currently living

2nd Wife

Marcus Thomas DURHAM "Mark" Veteran of US Civil War Confederate Soldier

Born: 4 Feb 1843, GwinCtyGA
Died: 8 June 1923, Mart, McLeCtyTX

Find-A-Grave 21235586, TX
Father: Thomas DURHAM
Mother: Mary Ann WOLFE

Married:
11 Dec 1912,
Mart, McLeCtyTX

Susie B. ?

Born: 19 Apr 1863, GA
Died: 26 Mar 1924, age 60, TX

Find-A-Grave Entry 38562469

Father:

Mother:

1st husband. W. H. FOX

 

 
Notes:
  • After a bit of research, Susie B. Fox Durham's previous husband appears to have been a bookkeeper named W. H. FOX (b. June 13, 1859; d. Jan 2, 1910, Mart, McLeCtyTX). Per Susie's death certificate, she is buried at Thornton Cemetery in nearby Limestone Co, TX. W. H. Fox's grave stone is shared with "S. B. Fox, his wife, b. Apr 19 1862". There is no date of death, but the birth date exactly her death certificate, except the year is off by 1 year (this error could be expected since Lucian Fox (above) appears to know have a lot of data about Susie). One can assume that she was buried by her long-time husband, however the tombstone was never updated.  Still unknown is the identity of Susie's parents.

  • Page Sources:
    1. 1870 US Census for Precinct No. 1, Falls Co, TX, Marlin TX Post Office.
    2. Texas Marriages, 1837-1973, Indexing Project (Batch) No: M59241-5, System Origin: Texas-VR, Source Film No: 986083, Reference No: 2:1QQJJTX
    3. ancestry.com

     

  • ModLog:

    Date of ModLog Source of Information Description of Changes
    24 Sep 2022 Author's upgrade Changed county links.
         

     

Pictures

   
L to R: William J. Durham holding Mary,
Gladys (back), Ina (middle front), and Iva
   


Names Added to Name Index: YES

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