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James Meredith Durham 1918 – 1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Oct 1918

Birth Location: Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 8 Dec 1976

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Father: James Durham

Mother: Bernice Ferguson

Spouse(s): Edna Beckam

Children(s): Marlin Durham, Jerry Durham, Donny Durham, Danny Durham, Susan Durham, Kathy Durham

The story of James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 began in 1918 in Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA. In 1920, James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided in Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA. In 1930, James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided in Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA. James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 married Edna Hannah Elizabeth Beckam, and had children including Marlin Lee Durham, Jerry Dean Durham, Donny Jo Durham, Danny Gene Durham, Susan Kay Durham, Kathy Rae Durham. James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 passed away in 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 began in 1918 in Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided in Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided in Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA.
  • James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 married Edna Hannah Elizabeth Beckam, and had children including Marlin Lee Durham, Jerry Dean Durham, Donny Jo Durham, Danny Gene Durham, Susan Kay Durham, Kathy Rae Durham.
  • James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 passed away in 1976 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Durham
1900 – 1955
Birth Location: Bartholomew, Hamilton Twp, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
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Bernice Ferguson
1899 – 1980
Birth Location: Brownstown Township, Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Edna Beckam
1922 – 2014
Birth Location: Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
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Children(s)

Marlin Durham
1941 – 2005
Birth Location: Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA
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Jerry Durham
1942 – 2024
Birth Location: –
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Donny Durham
1946 –
Birth Location: Jackson
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Danny Durham
1946 –
Birth Location: Jackson County, Indiana
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Susan Durham
1949 –
Birth Location: Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
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Kathy Durham
1952 –
Birth Location: –
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James Durham's Ancestors

Self
James Durham
1918 – 1976
Birth Place: Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Parents
James Milton Durham
1900 – 1955
Bartholomew, Hamilton Twp, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Bernice (Marie) Ferguson
1899 – 1980
Brownstown Township, Brownstown, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Mattinson
Nancy (Jane) Goens
1855 – 1925
Kurtz, Jackson County, Indiana, USA
Elmer (Leroy) Ferguson
1873 – 1960
Hamilton Twp, Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Cora (Pearl) Wineinger
1882 – 1961
Medora, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Mattinson
Stephen Goens
1836 – 1896
Charlotte Allen
1836 – 1924
Nathaniel Ferguson
1845 – 1912
Sarah Acton
1854 – 1908
James Wineinger
1850 – 1929
Nancy Hubbard
1851 – 1939
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Goens
1804 – 1870
Rebecca Wininger
1808 – 1841
Lewis Allen
1816 – 1851
Lydia Martin
1816 – 1911
Samuel Ferguson
1817 –
Lucinda Polly
1818 –
William Acton
1829 – 1896
Nancy Lacy
1830 –
James Wineinger
1826 – 1864
Permilda Paris
1829 – 1913
Elisha Hubbard
1833 – 1912
Emma Rude
1834 – 1900

James Durham's Descendants

1.
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James (Meredith) Durham (19 Oct 1918 – 8 Dec 1976) m. Edna (Hannah Elizabeth) Beckam (7 Feb 1922 – 9 Nov 2014)
  1. 1. Marlin (Lee) Durham (15 Oct 1941 – 22 Jun 2005) m. Gaynell (Ann) Waskon (abt 1944 – )
    1. 1. Deborah (Ann) Durham (9 Feb 1965 – ) m. Patrick (Allen) Vogler
    2. 2. Jennifer (Jo) Durham (23 Jun 1970 – ) m. Glenn (Michael) Frederick
      1. 1. Cameron Frederick (1996 – )
      2. 2. Grace Frederick
    3. 3. Jane (Ellen) Durham (abt 1971 – ) m. Michael (James) Wilson (abt 1968 – )
      1. 1. Natalie Wilson
      2. 2. Nicholas Wilson
      3. 3. Hannah Wilson
  2. 2. Jerry (Dean) Durham (1 Nov 1942 – 30 Aug 2024) m. Maxine Roberts (12 Jun 1944 – 1 Feb 2008) m. Mildred (Louise) Lobdell (9 Oct 1949 – ) m. Linda King
    1. 1. Tina (Marie) Durham (30 Jun 1961 – 22 Oct 2024) m. Timothy (Ray) Christian (1961 – ) m. Kevin (Lee) Voss
    2. 2. Jerry (Lee) Durham (23 Jul 1963 – ) m. Paula (Sue) Hiten (13 December 1966 – 12 June 2014) m. Lori (Ann) Owens (abt 1969 – )
      1. 1. Melinda (S.) Durham (Apr 1987 – ) m. Bradley (Wayne) Case (Mar 1985 – )
        1. 1. Vincent Case (2010 – )
        2. 2. Lennoxx (E) Case (2014 – )
      2. 2. Joshua Durham
      3. 3. Jeramy Durham
      4. 4. Jessica (Rene) Korte (21 Mar 1984 – ) m. Cody (James) Vogel (Jan 1981 – )
        1. 1. Olivander Vogel
        2. 2. Haydn Vogel
    3. 3. David (Michael) Durham (5 Aug 1970 – 5 Aug 1970)
    4. 4. Robert (Dean) Durham (Jan 1973 – ) m. Joanna (Marie) Perdue (15 Feb 1975 – ) m. Jill (Ann) Horn (25 Jan 1971 – ) m. Teresa (Lynn) Seward (16 Jan 1960 – 31 Dec 2020)
      1. 1. Trent (William) Durham (Aug 1993 – )
      2. 2. Alisha Durham m. Cody Ayers
  3. 3. Donny (Jo) Durham (15 Oct 1946 – ) m. Peggy (Joe) Johnson
  4. 4. Danny (Gene) Durham (15 Oct 1946 – ) m. Brenda (Joyce) Reeves (Feb 1948 – ) m. Betty Boswell
    1. 1. Jamison (Travis) Durham (Mar 1970 – ) m. Chrystal (Joann) Thompson (15 May 1972 – )
      1. 1. Jamison (Hunter) Durham (abt 1998 – )
      2. 2. Nathan (Andrew) Durham (22 Mar 2000 – 14 May 2000)
  5. 5. Susan (Kay) Durham (15 Dec 1949 – ) m. Roger (L) Martin (abt 1946 – ) m. Larry (Gene) Maupin (16 May 1953 – 6 June 2006)
    1. 1. Larry (Gene) Maupin (1975 – ) m. Kimberly (J.) Phillips
    2. 2. Amber (Rene) Maupin m. Corey (Eugene) Robbins m. Jason Smith
      1. 1. Skyler (Matthew Allen) Maupin (1997 – 2019)
    3. 3. Joshua Maupin
    4. 4. Jeremy Maupin
    5. 5. Travis Maupin
    6. 6. Craig (A) Durham (18 Sep 1970 – ) m. Lori (A.) Watts m. Patty
  6. 6. Kathy (Rae) Durham (1 Sep 1952 – ) m. Rae

James Durham's Timeline

13 Records

1918
19 Oct 1918
Birth of James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 in Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA
Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in Seymour, Indiana
Seymour, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 22
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in North Vernon, Jennings, Indiana
North Vernon, Jennings, Indiana
1941
Abt 1941
Age 23
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in Seymour
Seymour
1942
1942
Age 24
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in Seymour,
Seymour,
1943
3 Aug 1943
Age 25
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in Seymour, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in Seymour, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Indiana, USA
1957
1957
Age 39
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in Seymour, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Indiana, USA
1967
Abt 1967
Age 49
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in 218 East Laurel Street
218 East Laurel Street
1976
8 Dec 1976
Age 58
Death of James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1996
1996-2002
Age 78
James Meredith Durham R-FTD79611 resided here in Seymour, Indiana, USA
Seymour, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1918
    Event Place: Seymour, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1898-1929, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 211
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 7/1/1970-9/30/1985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fall Creek, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01073; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 48-44
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Redding, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: T625_439; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 89
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Redding, Jackson, Indiana; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340329
    [6] Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1976; Roll: 15
    [9] Indiana, Birth Certificates, 1907-1940
    [10] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Columbus Herald; Publication Date: 10/ Dec/ 1976; Publication Place: Columbus, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.09010943,0.5009733,0.3366
    [11] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 9/ Dec/ 1976; Publication Place: Seymour, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.048553083,0.7431907,0.3789385&xid=2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Redding, Jackson, Indiana; Roll: T625_439; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 89

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Redding, Jackson, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Redding, Jackson, Indiana; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2340329

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fall Creek, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01073; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 48-44

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: North Vernon, Jennings, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1898-1929, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 211
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fall Creek, Madison, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01073; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 48-44

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1941
    Event Place: Seymour
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Jackson County Banner; Publication Date: 2/ Apr/ 1941; Publication Place: Brownstown, Indiana, USA; ,0.065044

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Seymour,
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Birth Index, 1800s-2003, Jackson County Banner; Publication Date: 4/ Nov/ 1942; Publication Place: Brownstown, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1943
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 3/ Aug/ 1943; Publication Place: Seymour, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1943
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tribune - 23 Dec 1943 - Page 6, James Meredith Durham Service 23 Dec 1943

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Dec 1945
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tribune - 11 Dec 1945 - Page 7, James Durham Discharge service 11 Dec 1945

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1967
    Event Place: 218 East Laurel Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1968
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tribune - 25 Nov 1968 - Page 10, James Meredith 25 Nov 1968

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1976
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1976
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tribune - 2 Dec 1976 - Page 13, James Meredith admitted to VA Hosp 2 Dec 1976

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1976
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tribune - 9 Dec 1976 - Page 6, James meredith obit 9 Dec 1976

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996-2002
    Event Place: Seymour, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Seymour; State: Indiana; Year(s): 1996-2002

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 218 East Laurel street
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 9/ Dec/ 1976; Publication Place: Seymour, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.048553083,0.7431907,0.3789385&xid=2

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Durham
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Columbus Herald; Publication Date: 10/ Dec/ 1976; Publication Place: Columbus, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.09010943,0.5009733,0.3366

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Scipio, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1976
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 7/1/1970-9/30/1985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1976; Roll: 15
    [4] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Columbus Herald; Publication Date: 10/ Dec/ 1976; Publication Place: Columbus, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.09010943,0.5009733,0.3366
    [5] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Tribune; Publication Date: 9/ Dec/ 1976; Publication Place: Seymour, Indiana, United States of America; ,0.048553083,0.7431907,0.3789385&xid=2

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Seymour, Jackson County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 7/1/1970-9/30/1985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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