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Richard Durham 1790–1883

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard Durham in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 May 1790 · Albany, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Died 2 Jun 1883 · Fine, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Father Stephen James Durham Darm
Mother Susannah Cool
Spouse Julia Ann Hunn
Children Alexander Duane Durham, Cynthia Durham, David Durham, Elijah W Durham, Emily Jane Durham, Jeheil Vanrensselaer Durham, Joseph Durham, Lanie M Durham, Malinda Miranda Durham, Polly Mary Durham, Richard Washington Durham, Sally Arvillarilly Durham, William Blevin Durham, William D Durham
Siblings Catherina Durham, James Garfield Durham, John Durham, Peter Durham, Rachel Durham, Sarah Durham
Records
1830 United States Federal Census 1840 United States Federal Census New York, U.S., Compiled Census … U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New … U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865 U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995 U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population … Gazetteer and business directory of …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1790, Richard Durham entered the world in Albany, Rensselaer, New York, USA, born to stephen james durham darm and susannah cool. In 1830, Richard Durham resided in Troy Ward 3, Rensselaer, New York, USA. In 1840, Richard Durham resided in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA. Richard Durham married julia ann hunn, and had children including alexander duane durham, cynthia durham, david durham, elijah w durham, emily jane durham, jeheil vanrensselaer durham, joseph durham, lanie m durham, malinda miranda durham, polly mary durham, richard washington durham, sally arvillarilly durham, william blevin durham, william d durham. Richard Durham passed away in 1883 in Fine, St Lawrence, New York, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Census New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

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    Census U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880

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    Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

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    Naturalization U.S., Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995

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    Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

  8. 8
    Record Gazetteer and business directory of St. Lawrence County, N.Y., for 1873-4

Life Timeline

1790
Birth of Richard Durham in Albany, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Birth
1830
Richard Durham resided here in Troy Ward 3, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Residence
1840
Richard Durham resided here in Alexandria, Jefferson, New York, USA
Residence
1860
Richard Durham resided here in Fine, St. Lawrence County, NY
Residence
1870
Richard Durham resided here in Fine, Saint Lawrence, New York, USA
Residence
1873
Richard Durham resided here in St Lawrence, New York, USA
Residence
1883
Death of Richard Durham in Fine, St Lawrence, New York, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Richard Durham

This ancestor line traces from North Leith, Midlothian, Scotland (1698) to Albany, Rensselaer, New York, USA (1790) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Richard Durham (1790–1883) was born in Albany, Rensselaer, New York, USA and died in Fine, St Lawrence, New York, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Richard in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Stephen James Durham Darm
Father
Susannah Cool
Mother

Richard Durham's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Richard Durham PTP
1790–1883
Albany, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Richard Durham's Descendants

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Richard Durham PTP 1790–1883