Matthew Durham > Matthew Durham Jr. > Col. Shelman Durham > William W. Durham

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	1. Shellman Angus DURHAM "Shell" (b. 30 Apr 1847, AttaCtyMS; d. 21 Oct 1940, Alto, CherCtyTX, age 93; Find-a-Grave 19570238, TX) m. America Ann WALLACE (b. 22 Sep 1854, d. 20 Feb 1923; Find-a-Grave 19570239, TX) on 29 Dec 1877, Kosciusko, AttaCtyMS    Parents: John Houston WALLACE / Sarah Ann Elizabeth LOVE Children:   1. William Oscar DURHAM (b. 30 Dec 1878, TX; d. 26 July 1964, TX; Find-a-Grave 54394638, TX) m. Ida Estelle PATTON (b. 30 May 1882, HousCtyTX; d. 18 Dec 1971, Lufkin, AngeCtyTX; Find-a-Grave 54395286, TX)    Parents: F. M. PATTON / Bessie BLAND   2. Albert Daniel DURHAM (b. 21 Mar 1881, TX; d. 12 July 1970, Crockett, HousCtyTX; Find-a-Grave 9016813, TX) m1. Dora STEED (b. 21 Aug 1883; d. 21 Sep 1921, TX, age 38; Find-a-Grave 9016803, TX)    Parents: Marcus Daniel STEED / Eudora Frances Melinda Ellen BARBEE   m2. Carrie Beulah FORD (b. 17 June 1893, AL; d. 2 Oct 1929, Crockett, HousCtyTX, age 36; Find-a-Grave 9270342, TX)    Parents: Jesse M. FORD / Mattie A. FRAZIER; 1st husband: Arthur P. BRANCH   3. Charles Homer DURHAM "Charlie" (b. 22 Jan 1883, Forest, CherCtyTX; d. 26 Oct 1948, YakiCtyWA; Find-a-Grave 53765089, WA)  m. Marguerite S. HEMPHILL "Maggie" (b. 10 June 1885, NC; d. 19 May 1966; Find-a-Grave 53765135, WA)    Parents: John Davis HEMPHILL / Martha Drucilla KERLEE   4. Myrtle Corrine DURHAM (b. 3 Aug 1886, Alto, TX; d. 19 Nov 1943, Lufkin, AngeCtyTX; Find-a-Grave Entry 19570916, TX) m. Clyde STORY (b. 25 Jan 1881, Milano, MilaCtyTX; d. 6 Jan 1956, Lufkin, AngeCtyTX; Find-a-Grave Entry 19570915, TX)    Parents: Thomas Franklin STORY / Sarah Jane SHELTON   5. Benjamin Franklin DURHAM "Ben" (b. 4 Apr 1893, TX; d. 12 Aug 1935, CherCtyTX, age 42; Find-a-Grave 19570242, TX) m. Inez TURNER (b. 1893, TX; d. 1975, Crockett, HousCtyTX; Find-a-Grave 9020393, TX)    2nd husband: Jim SPEER   Notes: Shelman's name is spelled "Shellman" on his death certificate. His occupation is listed as "Farmer". William and Ida (Patton) Durham had the following children: Flynn (b. c. 1907), Lynn (b. c. 1907), Besse Lee (b. c. 1909; m. J. C. "Rip" HINSON of Lufkin), Harold Raymond (b. 8 Apr 1909), A. P. (b. c. 1915) and Joe E. (b. c. 1918) - per 1920 Census for Houston, HousCtyTX.
	2. William Singleton DURHAM "Dick" (b. 16 Jan 1852, AttaCtyMS; d. 12 Apr 1903, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6383903, TX) m. Rebecca Caroline EVANS (b. 30 Jan 1860; d. 25 Nov 1933, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6383907, TX) on 14 Sep 1887    Parents: Evan Green EVANS / Lucy R. MURPHY Children:   1. Bertha Eloise DURHAM (b. 4 Sep 1888; d. 9 Nov 1934, CherCtyTX, age 46; Find-A-Grave 6560462, TX) m. Perry Stephen WALLACE (b. 4 Apr 1883, CherCtyTX; d. 10 Jan 1935, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6560458, TX)    Parents: David Cummings WALLACE / Rachael R. HESTER   2. Robert Elmo DURHAM "Rob" (b. 30 Aug 1892, TX; d. 28 Feb 1973, Port Arthur, JeffCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 54398114, TX) m. Lois B. BROWN (b. 31 Oct 1897, Kosse, LimeCtyTX; d. 8 Apr 1959, Port Arthur, JeffCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 54398669, TX)    Parents: D. D. BROWN Sr. / Yancy COLUMBUS   3. Tiny Belle DURHAM (b. 18 Sep 1894; d. 28 Dec 1988, CherCtyTX, age 94; Find-A-Grave 6527127, TX) m. Coleman Chester IVIE (b. 24 Nov 1890, Rusk, CherCtyTX; d. 22 June 1965; Find-A-Grave 6527124, TX) on 15 Jan 1911    Parents: Henry Alford IVIE / Mary Jane ENGLISH   Notes: Robert and Lois (Brown) Durham had two sons, Rutherford B. Durham  (b. c. 1822) and Paul Raymond Durham (b. c. 1827). Robert was a Gauger-Pumper for Gulf Oil Corp.   US census 1900, Justice Precinct 8, CherCtyTX:   Name Rel. Race Sex Birth Date Age Mar.Stat. Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ. Durham, William S. Head W M Jan 1852 48 M MS GA MS Post Mstr Durham, Rebecca Wife W F Jan 1860 40 M TX AL AL   Durham, Bestha Dau W F Sep 1888 11 S TX MS TX At Home Durham, Robert E. Son W M Aug 1892 7 S TX MS TX   Durham, Tiny B. Dau W F Sep 1894 5 S TX MS TX   The US Census for 1920 in Cherokee, TX, shows a Rob Durham married to "Lois". It also lists his mother as Rebecca Durham.
	3. Catherine Elizabeth DURHAM "Bettie" (b. 29 Apr 1854, MS; d. 1 Oct 1880, age 26; Find-A-Grave 6383833, TX) m. William Wesley BURKE "Dock" (b. 6 Mar 1848, AL; d. 11 Mar 1896, Forest, CherCtyTX, age 48; Find-A-Grave 108780799, TX) on June 14, 1877 CherCtyTX    Parents: William M. BURKE / Elizabeth WALKER; 2nd wife: Mary Ann MAYO Children:   1. Mary Etta BURKE (b. 22 Aug 1878; d. 16 Nov 1936; Find-A-Grave 42986027, TX) m. Robert Benjamin JAYROE (b. 1876; d. 1949; Find-A-Grave 42986002, TX) in 1899    Parents: Moses JAYROE / Eliza Jane WILLIAMSON   2. Susan E. BURKE (b. 17 Sep 1880; d. 1 Oct 1880, age 14 days; Find-A-Grave 6383834, TX)     Notes: William W. Burke was first married to Catherine Elizabeth Durham on 24 June 1887. She died the same day as her second child, who was only 12 days old. Sounds like a tragic story there.
	4. Matthew Nathan DURHAM (b. 30 Jan 1856, MS; d. 29 Oct 1883, age 27; Find-A-Grave 19570241, TX)   Notes:
	5. Susanah DURHAM "Sue" (b. 13 Feb 1858, MS; d. 22 July 1909, TX; Find-A-Grave 45456077, TX) m. Rev. Jefferson Davis RHODES "Jeff" (b. 7 Aug 1861, Woodville, TyleCtyTX; d. 13 Jan 1941, Woodville, TyleCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 45456073, TX) on 1 Nov 1887    Parents: Arnold RHODES / Ruth Virginia MCALISTER; 2nd wife: Frankie Eugenia MCGILL Notes: From 1900 US Census for Precinct 1, TyleCtyTX: Dwelling 50, Family 50, Married 12 years   Name Rel. Race Sex Birth Date Age Mar. Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ. Rhodes, Jeff W. Head W M Aug 1861 38 M TX GA AL Farmer Rhodes, Susin Wife W F Feb 1858 41 M MS GA KY   Rhodes, Ernest Brother W M June 1874 26 S TX GA AL Barber
	6. John Washington DURHAM (b. 30 Dec 1860, MS; d. 24 Jan 1953, Rusk, CherCtyTX, age 92; Find-a-Grave 19570236, TX) m. Josephine Frances MOSELY "Josie" or "Jossie" (b. 4 Aug 1875; d. 25 Oct 1944, CherCtyTX; Find-a-Grave 19570237, TX) on 30 Jan 1897    Parents: Charlie MOSELY / Vinie HUGGHINS Child:   1. Edna Mae DURHAM (b. 18 May 1898, TX; d. 21 Oct 1972, Rusk, CherCtyTX; Find-a-Grave 19570243, TX)   Notes: Edna M. Durham was classified as "invalid". She was their only child and never married.   From 1900 US Census for Precinct 8, CherCtyTX: Dwelling 222, Family 222, Married 3 years   Name Rel. Race Sex Birth Date Age Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ. Durham, John W. Head W M Dec 1860 39 M MS MS KY Farmer "  ", Jasia F. Wife W F Aug 1876 23 M TX SC AL   "  ", Edna Dau W F May 1898 2 S TX MS TX     From 1910 US Census for Forest, CherCtyTX: Family 194   Name Rel. Race Sex Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Durham, J W Head W M M MS GA KY "  ", Josie Wife W F M TX GA AL "  ", Edna Dau W F S TX MS TX From 1920 US Census for CherCtyTX   Name Rel Sex Race Birth Date Age Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Durham, John Head M W 1861 59 M MS GA KY "  ", Josephine Wife F W 1876 44 M TX SC AL "  ", Edna Dau F W 1899 21 S TX MS TX
	7. Daniel Kenneth DURHAM "Dan" (b. 20 Feb 1862, MS; d. 26 Sep 1931, Forest, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6383942, TX) m. Camilia Blanch RUSHING (b. Aug 1870, LeeCtyMS; d. 1910, age 40; Find-A-Grave 6383949, TX) on 20 Feb 1889 1    Parents: William RUSHING / Caroline ? Children:   1.  Mary DURHAM "Juddie" (b. Dec 1891, TX; d. 1915, age 24)     2. John William DURHAM (b. 16 Feb 1893, TX)     3. Dozier DURHAM (b. 5 Dec 1894, Crockett, TX; d. 14 May 1966, Precinct 1, HopkCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 54487268, TX) m. Verda BRYMER (b. 13 Oct 1892; d. 8 Nov, 1987, age 95; Find-A-Grave 72938779, TX) on 6 June 1925, CherCtyTX    Parents: James Allen BRYMER / Della Angeline WESTERMAN   4. Thomas Dick DURHAM (b. 13 Feb 1895, Carthage, PanoCtyTX; d. 3 June 1979, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 62949419, TX) m. Cheba Delia POLK (b. 1 Mar 1901, Rusk, CherCtyTX; d. 8 Mar 1995, AngeCtyTX, age 94; Find-A-Grave 62949461, TX) on 6 Jan 1918, CherCtyTX    Parents: Horace Culton POLK / Laura Mae HIGGINS   5. Else DURHAM "Essie" (b. c. 1898, TX)     6. Irma DURHAM (b. 22 Feb 1902, CherCtyTX; d. 27 Jan 1965, Arlington, TarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6385051, TX) m. Mr. HENDRICKS   7. Ruby DURHAM (b. 11 Apr 1904, Forest, CherCtyTX; d. 9 Oct 1961, Polk, AngeCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 126889020, TX) m. Alfred J. POPHAM (b. 29 Mar 1897, Kennard, HousCtyTX; d. 19 Feb 1981, Lufkin, AngeCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 126889113, TX)    Parents: John Franklin POPHAM / Isabelle BRANNEN   8. Connie DURHAM (b. 19 Sep 1906, TX; d. 21 Mar 1976,  Houston, HarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 62937021, TX) m. James Henry VAUGHN on 26 Nov 1941, HarrCtyTX   9. Georgia Bernice DURHAM "Peet" (b. 5 May 1908, Forest, CherCtyTX; d. 6 Dec 1929, Jasper, JaspCtyTX, age 21; Find-A-Grave 6383945, TX) m. Claude Jefferson PARKER (b. 4 Feb 1905, Zavalla, AngeCtyTX; d. 18 Mar 1943, age 38; Find-A-Grave 32305894, TX) in 1928    Parents: Thomas Jefferson PARKER / Nancy Jane FULLER   Notes: Dan Durham's death certificate states "Forest Cemetery", but it's now called Thompson. Blanche's place of birth is listed as Lee County, MS on Georgia Bernice's death certificate in 1929. In the 1880 Census, I found a "Blanchie Rushing", age 10, living in Neshoba County, MS, with parents William and Caroline Rushing (both born in GA). This is most likely our girl. Tom D. Durham served in the US Army during World War I. Georgia (B. Durham) Parker's death certificate says, C. C. Parker is listed as informant. He is listed as being from Livingston, Texas. He may have been her husband, but this is not verified. I find it interesting that she was buried at her parent's cemetery, and her married name "Parker" is not on the tombstone.   From 1910 US Census for Wildhurst, CherCtyTX: Family 74   Name Rel. Race Sex Est.DOB Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Durham, Don Self W M 1862 M MS AL AL Durham, Blanch Wife W F 1870 M MS GA GA Durham, Judie Dau W F 1892 S TX MS MS Durham, Dogia Son W M 1895 S TX MS MS Durham, Dick Son W M 1896 S TX MS MS Durham, Esie Dau W F 1898 S TX MS MS Durham, Erma Dau W F 1901 S TX MS MS Durham, Ruby Dau W F 1905 S TX MS MS Durham, Conie Dau W F 1906 S TX MS MS Durham, Peet Dau W F 1908 S TX MS MS Durham, Caroline Mother W F 1831 Wd GA GA GA
	8. Josephine DURHAM "Joe" (b. 11 June 1864, MS; d. 15 Dec 1902, age 38; Find-A-Grave 6383842, TX) m. Thomas W. BURKE (b. 10 Aug 1853, Jacksonville, CherCtyTX; d. 13 Sep 1934, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6383843, TX) on 6 Jan 1886, CherCtyTX    Parents: William M. BURKE / Elizabeth WALKER Children:   1. Thomas Jefferson BURKE (b. 7 Feb 1889, TX; d. 31 Jan 1967, Lufkin, AngeCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6383844, TX) m. Ethel GRIFFEN (b. 16 July 1900; d. Dec 1987, Wells, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6383845, TX) on 25 July 1925, CherCtyTX    Parents: William Floyd GRIFFEN / Clara Ella BRANDON   2. Mary E. BURKE (b. Jan 1896, TX)     Notes: From 1900 US Census for Justice Precinct 8, CherCtyTX: Dwelling 149, Family 149, married 14 years Josephine had 3 children, but only 2 are living at census time.   Name Rel. Race Sex Birth Date Age Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ. Burke, Thomas Head W M Aug 1853 46 M TX TN AL Farmer "  ", Josephine Wife W F June 1864 35 M MS GA MS   "  ", Thomas J. Son W M Feb 1889 11 S TX TX MS At School "  ", Mary E. Dau W F Jan 1896 4 S TX TX MS
	9. Virginia DURHAM "Jennie" (b. 1 Mar 1866, AttaCtyMS; d. 31 Oct 1951, Beaumont, JeffCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6553593, TX) m. David M. MCGILL "Dave" (b. 1851, TX; d. 1916, TX; Find-A-Grave 6553594, TX) on 8 Jan 1887, TX Children:   1. Frankie Eugenia MCGILL (b. 1 Apr 1888, TX; d. 8 May 1975, Woodville, TyleCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 45456070, TX) m. Rev. Jefferson Davis RHODES "Jeff" (b. 7 Aug 1861, Woodville, TyleCtyTX; d. 13 Jan 1941, Woodville, TyleCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 45456073, TX) in 1910    Parents: Arnold RHODES / Ruth Virginia MCALISTER; 1st wife: Frankie Sue DURHAM (above)   2. Mary Elizabeth MCGILL (b. 26 Oct 1890, Forest, CherCtyTX; d. 29 Aug 1963, Beaumont, JeffCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 45456202, TX) m. Tom I. SHEFFIELD (b. 1884; d. 1954, TX; Find-A-Grave 45456205, TX)    Parents: Marcus Daniel Lafayette SHEFFIELD / Elizabeth Ann SWEARINGEN   3. William K. MCGILL (b. 24 Apr 1892, Alto, CherCtyTX; d. 6 July 1933, AngeCtyTX, age 41; Find-A-Grave 108061625, TX)   4. James D. MCGILL "Jim" "Dick" (b. 8 Dec 1893, TX; 6 Mar 1971, Littlefield, LambCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 152702110, TX)     5. David Hampton MCGILL (b. 28 Dec 1896, TX; d. 1 Jan 1976, Silsbee, HardCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 34671007, TX) m. Era Mae BROCK (b. 6 Sep 1902, Pursley, NavaCtyTX; d. 3 Dec 1983, Houston, HarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 34670952, TX) on 2 Dec 1925, Littlefield, LambCtyTX    Parents: George Alvin BROCK / Margaret Lenora HEROD   6. Lee Roy MCGILL (b. 6 June 1898, TX; d. 29 June 1976, San Angelo, ToGrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 45455694, TX) m. Delzie PITTMAN (b. 24 Feb 1910; d. 20 Oct 1981; Find-A-Grave 7860867, TX)    Parents: William Henry PITTMAN / Frances Helen HARRIS; 1st husband: Luther MOSIER   7. Ruth MCGILL (b. 18 Aug 1901; d. 3 May 1989; Find-A-Grave 45456486, TX) m. Hubert N. WHITTEN (b. 29 Mar 1883; d. 19 May 1973, age 90; Find-A-Grave 45456485, TX)   Notes: Frankie (McGill) Rhodes is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, Woodville, TyleCtyTX. Jim is reported to be buried at Littlefield Memorial Park Cemetery, Littlefield, LambCtyTX.   From 1900 US Census for Precinct 8, CherCtyTX: Name Relation Marital Status Race Sex Mo. Yr Age Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace McGill, David M. Head M W M Dec 1857 48 TX AL AL McGill, Jennie Wife M W F Mar 1866 34 MS MS KY McGill, Frankie E. Daughter S W F Apr 1888 12 TX TX MS McGill, Mary E. Daughter S W F Oct 1890 9 TX TX MS McGill, William M. Son S W M Apr 1892 8 TX TX MS McGill, James D. Son S W M Dec 1893 6 TX TX MS McGill, David H. Son S W M Dec 1896 3 TX TX MS McGill, Lee R. Son S W M Jun 1898 1 TX TX MS
	10. Walter DURHAM (b. 21 Apr 1868, MS; d. 7 Sep 1947, Forest, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6383936, TX) m. Sarah Ann STEVENS "Annie" (b. July 1875, TX; d. 17 July 1962; Find-A-Grave 6383940, TX) on 3 Jan 1897 Children:   1. Lois DURHAM (b. Nov 1897, TX)     2. Ima DURHAM (b. 7 Oct 1901, TX; d. 3 Jan 1983; Find-A-Grave 62936844, TX) m1. Ezra Hugh JONES "Blackie" (b. 15 July 1902, TX; d. 10 Jan 1979,  Houston, HarrCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 62936857, TX)    Parents: Gilbert JONES / Ida BRITT   m2. Claud Albert ALLEN (b. 19 Dec 1905; d. 7 Nov 1986; Find-A-Grave 110864444, TX) in 1924    Parents: Albert E. ALLEN / Jessie Bell GORDON; 1st wife: Tincey ROBERTS   3. Pearl DURHAM (b. 20 Feb 1906, TX; d. 14 Jan 1960; Find-A-Grave 103304684, TX) m. James A. TOWNSEND (b. 31 May 1902; d. 21 June 2003, age 101; Find-A-Grave 7885806, TX)    Parents: Silas Augustus TOWNSEND / Lelia SANDEFUR; 2nd wife: Ruby WARNER (MEEKER)   Notes: From 1900 US Census for Justice precinct 8 (election precincts 8 & 13), CherCtyTX: Household 311, married 3 years   Name Rel. Race Sex Birth Date Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Occ. Walter Durham Self W M Apr 1868 M MS MS KY   Sarah Durham Wife W F July 1875 M TX TX AL   Lois Durham Dau W F Nov 1897 S TX MS TX   Lura Durham Dau W F Dec 1898 S TX MS TX     From 1920 US Census for Forest, CherCtyTX: Family 217   Name Rel Sex Race Age Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Walter Durham Self M W 42 M MS GA KY Amy Durham Wife F W 34 M TX TX AL Lois Durham Dau F W 12 S TX MS TX Ima Durham Dau F W 8 S TX MS TX Pearl Durham Dau F W 4 S TX MS TX   From 1930 US Census Precinct 6, CherCtyTX: Family Number 146   Name Rel. Race Sex Age Est.DOB Mar.Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Walter Durham Head W M 62 1868 M MS GA KY Sarah A. Durham Wife W F 54 1876 M TX TX AL Pearl Durham Dau W F 24 1906 S TX MS TX
	11. Hector Kenneth DURHAM "Heck" (b. 28 Jan 1870, MS; d. 8 Oct 1934, near Alto, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6383882, TX) m. Jessie Serena HARALSON (b. 19 Dec 1872, TyleCtyTX; d. 27 Nov 1961, Alto, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6383886, TX) on 25 Oct 1893    Parents: James Carrol HARALSON "Jim" / Eliza DELANO Children:   1. James Elmer DURHAM "Elmer" "Jim" (b. 24 Aug 1894, TX; d. 18 Nov 1985, CherCtyTX, age 91) m. Gertrude SPEARS (b. 15 Feb 1896, TX; d. 9 Mar 1979, Rusk, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 188117923, TX) on 27 Apr 1929, Rusk, CherCtyTX    Parents: John Preston SPEARS / Cheba BEVIL   2. Gladys Elizabeth DURHAM (b. 24 Jan 1896, TX; d. 27 June 1993, CherCtyTX, age 97; Find-A-Grave 19570676, TX) m. Joe H. MCCLENDON (b. 1889, LA; d. 1957; Find-A-Grave 19570675, TX) on 11 Aug 1917   3. William Hector DURHAM "Bill" (b. 21 Aug 1897, TX; d. 17 July 1916, Palestine, AndeCtyTX, age 18; Find-A-Grave 6383892, TX)     4. Jessie Hazel DURHAM (b. 3 Mar 1904, Forest, CherCtyTX; d. 5 Sep 1904 TX, age 6 months; Find-A-Grave 6383899, TX)     5. John Alvis DURHAM (b. 10 Jan 1905, Forest, CherCtyTX; d. 3 Jan 1998, Burkburnett, WichCtyTX, age 92; Find-A-Grave 62936689, TX) m. Josephine Catherine HOEPFNER (b. 30 Sep 1919, TX; d. 13 Sep 1986, Burkburnett, WichCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 62936702, TX) on 23 June 1937    Parents: Jerome HOEPFNER / Leocadia STEINER   6. Helen DURHAM (b. c. 1908, TX) m. Gordon L. JOHNSON () on 23 June 1944   7. Leslie Lee DURHAM (b. 3 Sep 1909, TX; d. 30 Nov 1910, age 1; Find-A-Grave 6383901, TX)     8. Myrth Douglas DURHAM "M.D." (b. 2 Mar 1912, CherCtyTX; d. 30 Jan 1976, Jacksonville, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 70802826, TX) m. Ora Marie  HOWARD (b. 23 Aug 1922, OK; d. 17 Jan 2005; Find-A-Grave 70802900, TX) on 15 June 1941    Parents: Albert Mason HOWARD / Lucy Ann MIXON   9. Finis Guy DURHAM (b. 30 July 1913, CherCtyTX; d. 9 July 1923, Alto, CherCtyTX, age 9; Find-A-Grave 6383896, TX)     Notes: James E. Durham, during World War I, served in the 90th Division, 359th Infantry, Company L on the French front, fought on St. Michiel Muse and the Argonne fronts, under shell fire 72 days, and spent six months in the Army of Occupation. Bill Durham died in Palestine, Texas from a ruptured appendix at age 18 after a train trip from his home in Forest, Texas. Myrth Durham and his wife owned and operated Durham's Grocery and Market. After Myrth died in 1976, his wife Marie ran the store in 30 March 1978. Myrth also received the Family Land Heritage Award in 1975 from the Texas Department of Agriculture. It stated: Family Land Heritage Award, Certificate of Honor to the Old Durham Place, Founded 1875, for a century of continuous ownership and operation as a family agricultural enterprise, to the dedication and perseverance of the founder and heirs to these lands, we owe the basic wealth of Texas Finis Durham was killed in a logging accident at the young age of 9.   From 1900 US Census for Precinct 8, CherCtyTX: Name Relation Marital Status Race Sex Mo. Yr Age Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace Durham, Hector Head M W M Jan 1870 30 MS GA KY Durham, Jessie S. Wife M W F Dec 1872 27 TX TX TX Durham, James E. Son S W M Aug 1894 5 TX MS TX Durham, Gladdis E. Daughter S W F Jan 1896 4 TX MS TX Durham, Williams M. Son S W M Aug 1897 2 TX MS TX Elmer Durham is still living at home in 1920 at age 25, per the 1920 Census.
	12. Sallie DURHAM (b. 16 Nov 1872, Alto, CherCtyTX; d. 30 Sep 1943, Forest, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 6553590, TX) m. James Franklin MCGILL "Jim" (b. July 1864, TX; d. 15 Aug 1948; Find-A-Grave 6553589, TX) on 19 Aug 1894, CherCtyTX)    Parents: J. F. MCGILL / Elizabeth ? Children:   1. Pearlie Rayford MCGILL (b. 22 Oct 1895, CherCtyTX; d. 27 Sep 1918, age 22, K.I.A., France; Find-A-Grave 57193003, VA)     2. Susie Rebecca MCGILL (b. 29 Nov 1897, TX; d. 8 Sep 1979, Beaumont, JeffCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 106249357, TX)     3. Lelia Delia MCGILL (b. 17 Nov 1899, TX; d. 3 Feb 1981, Beaumont, JeffCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 103075428, TX) m. Hugh E. GOFF (b. 2 Dec 1901, HousCtyTX; d. 7 June 1965, CherCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 104425843, TX) on 3 Oct 1923, CherCtyTX    Parents: Maren Elijah GOFF / Anna Denora FERGUSON; 2nd wife: Meddie A. LANDRUM   4. Ada Ray MCGILL (b. 11 Sep 1902, TX; d. 13 Dec 1996, age 94; Find-A-Grave 106249489, TX)     5. Ida Mae MCGILL  (b. 11 Sep 1902, TX, Ada's twin; d. 8 June 1984; Find-A-Grave 106249488, TX)     6. Joe D. MCGILL (b. 23 Mar 1904, TX; d. 24 Feb 1983, JeffCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 106249356, TX)     7. Jimmie Frank MCGILL (female; b. 24 Oct 1908, TX; d. 17 June 1998, JeffCtyTX; Find-A-Grave 106249490, TX)     8. Charlie B. MCGILL (b. 11 Nov 1910, TX; d. 7 Apr 1996; Find-A-Grave 63024350, TX) m. Gertrude Ann ABOOD (b. 1 Aug 1917; d. 8 Apr 1980; Find-A-Grave 63024378, TX)    Parents: John ABOOD / Amelia ALCAKE Notes: Per the 1910 Census, Jim F. McGill was a daughter, sex is listed as Female. Interesting. In 1910, she is "Jimmie". Pearlie R. McGill died during World War I. He was a private in the US Army, Company E, 138th Infantry, 35th Division.   From 1900 US Census for Precinct 8, CherCtyTX: Name Relation Marital Status Race Sex Mo. Yr Age Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace McGill, James Head M W M Jul 1864 35 TX MS MS McGill, Sallie Wife M W F Nov 1872 27 TX GA MS McGill, Raford Son S W M Oct 1895 4 TX TX TX McGill, Susie R. Daughter S W F Nov 1897 2 TX TX TX McGill, Lela Daughter S W F Nov 1899 6 mo. TX TX TX   From 1910 US Census for Wildhurst, CherCtyTX: Family 82   Name Rel. Race Sex Est. Dob Mar. Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace McGill, J. F. Self W M 1865 M TX TX TX McGill, Sallie Wife W F 1873 M TX GA KY McGill, Rayford Son W M 1897 S TX TX TX McGill, Susy Dau W F 1898 S TX TX TX McGill, Lela Dau W F 1900 S TX TX TX McGill, Ada Dau W F 1902 S TX TX TX McGill, Ida Dau W F 1903 S TX TX TX McGill, Joe Son W M 1904 S TX TX TX McGill, Jim F. Dau W F 1909 S TX TX TX   From 1920 US Census for CherCtyTX   Name Rel Sex Race Birth Date Age Mar. Stat Birth Place Father BPlace Mother BPlace McGill, Jim F. Self M W 1866 54 M TX AL AL McGill, Sallie Wife F W 1873 47 M TX GA KY McGill, Susie Dau F W 1898 22 S TX TX TX McGill, Lela Dau F W 1900 20 S TX TX TX McGill, Ada Dau F W 1903 17 S TX TX TX McGill, Ida Dau F W 1903 17 S TX TX TX McGill, Joe Son M W 1905 15 S TX TX TX McGill, Jimmie F. Dau F W 1909 11 S TX TX TX McGill, Charlie B. Son M W 1911 9 S TX TX TX

2nd Marriage
 

William Washington DURHAM "W.W." Born: 8 Feb 1827, MonrCtyGA Died: 25 Apr 1910, CherCtyTX Find-A-Grave 6383921, TX Father: Col. Shelman DURHAM Mother: Susannah SIMS

Married: Waxahatchie, ElliCtyTX

Mary L. PATTON Born: Died: Father: Mother:

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William W. and Mary Jane Durham are buried at Thompson Cemetery, CherCtyTX.  His rough-hewn log house is preserved and has a historical medallion. The following is from a magazine article shortly after his death: "An eloquent speaker who fought for the betterment of the common people, he left the plow handles and grappled with the lawyers and astute politicians on the stump and made them flee before his fiery eloquence and economic truths."   William W. Durham was a 2nd Sgt of Co. K Regt. Miss Vols., C. S. A. during the Civil War, and he was captured at Vicksburg. Here is his pension application letter web.   Per text as part of his Find-A-Grave 6383921: "William Washington Durham was born 8 Feb 1827 Forsyth Co., GA. He was the son of Col. Shelman Durham of the Attala Co., MS Militia and Susannah Sims. A Veteran of the Mexican War, he moved to Limestone Co., TX about 1870 along with other members of his family including his parents, who later resided in Kosse, Robertson, TX.  W. W. received a Land Bounty for his Mexican War service that was located in Cherokee Co., TX and subsequently moved there residing near Forest. W. W., know as "Capt" in later years, enlisted 3 May 1862 Koscuisko, Attala, MS for three years and mustered in 14 May 1862. As a Veteran soldier, he was made 2nd Sgt., Co. K 40 Regt Mississippi Vols. He appears on a Roll of Prisoners of War captured at Vicksburg 4 July 1863. He was paroled at Vicksburg, MS according to the terms of capitulation entered into by the commanding Generals of the United States and Confederate forces July 4, 1863. The Roll is dated, Vicksburg, MS, July 13, 1863. He was paroled in the City Hospital, Vicksburg, MS July 13, 1863 by Lt. Col. Wm P. David 23 Regt Ind. Vols. William married Mary Jane McKinnon 17 Jan 1847 Attalla Co., MS. In later years, he married Mary L. Patton, Waxahatchie, TX. He helped organize the Farmers' Alliance 1887 and was the nominee for the People's Party for State Treasurer in 1892. - Bev"   From 1850 US Census for AttaCtyMS:   Name Age Gender Race Occ Real Estate Value Birth Place William W. Durham 22 Male W Farmer 100 GA Mary J. Durham 18 Female W     KY Shelman Durham 4 mo. Male W     MS   From 1880 US Census for Precinct 8, CherCtyTX:   Name Age Gender Race Birth Place Occupation Father BPlace Mother BPlace W. W. Durham 53 Male W GA Farmer GA GA M. J. Durham 48 Female W KY Housekeeper NC NC W. S. Durham 28 Male W MS Book Agent GA KY M. N. Durham 24 Male W MS Farm Hand GA KY Susan Durham 22 Female W MS Ast. Housekeeper GA KY J. W. Durham 20 Male W MS Farm Hand GA KY D. K. Durham 18 Male W MS Farm Hand GA KY Josephine Durham 16 Female W MS   GA KY Virginia Durham 14 Female W MS   GA KY Walter Durham 12 Male W MS   GA KY Hector Durham 10 Male W MS   GA KY Sallie Durham 8 Female W TX   GA KY   Page Sources: Research by Byron K Durham. Cherokee County History, created by the Cherokee County Historical Commission, 2001.   ModLog: Date of ModLog Source of Information Description of Changes 24 Sep 2022 Author's upgrade Changed county links. 18 Aug 2019 Cherokee County History, pages 251-253 Updated information for William W. Durham, Hector Durham and William Singleton Durham.

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