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William Durham 1773–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1773

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1850

Death Location: Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Sr

Mother: Martha Mullens

Spouse(s): Katherine Bunton

Children(s): Isaac Durham, Sarah Durham, Samuel Sr

The story of William Durham began in 1773 in North Carolina, USA. In 1780, William Durham resided in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. In 1784, William Durham resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States. William Durham married Katherine Bunton, and had children including Isaac Isam Durham, Samuel Durham Sr, Sarah Sallie Durham. William Durham passed away in 1850 in Laurel, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Durham began in 1773 in North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1780, William Durham resided in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1784, William Durham resided in Johnston, North Carolina, United States.
  • William Durham married Katherine Bunton, and had children including Isaac Isam Durham, Samuel Durham Sr, Sarah Sallie Durham.
  • William Durham passed away in 1850 in Laurel, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1750–1821
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
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Martha Mullens
1748–1812
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Katherine Bunton
1774–1850
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
KB

Children(s)

Isaac Durham
1800–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
ID
Sarah Durham
1803–1879
Birth Location: Laurel, Kentucky, United States
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Samuel Sr
1815–1887
Birth Location: , Laurel, Kentucky, USA
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William Durham's Ancestors

Self
William Durham
1773–1850
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Durham Sr
1750–1821
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Martha Mullens
1748–1812
Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas Durham
1689–1790
Durham, Oxfordshire, England
Margaret (Peggy) Lindsey
1689–1756
Clackmannan, Clackmannanshire, Scotland
John Mullins
1729–1772
Lunenburg, Lunenburg County, Virginia, United States of America
Susanna Bly
1718–1777
King William, King William, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Durham
1653–1734
Anne Cates
1660–1750
Henry Lindsey
1665–
Elizabeth
1670–
Abraham Mullins
1665–1743
Catherine
1698–1795
Joseph Morton
1709–1782
Jane
1688–1735
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Durham
1609–1695
Mary Cutforth
1617–1715
Thomas Cates
1625–
Elizabeth Fussell
1636–1700
Abraham Sr.
1629–1687
Madelaine Chupret
1640–1706
John Morton
1655–1722
Deborah Huges
1655–1714

William Durham's Descendants

1.
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William Durham (1773–1850) m. Katherine Bunton (1774–1850)
  1. 1. Isaac (Isam) Durham 1800–1870 m. Milly (Ann Mary) Muerer 1825–1880 m. Martha Carrothers 1801–1850 m. Mary Harris 1824–1860
    1. 1. Sarah (A.) Durham 1857–1924 m. John (R.) Davis 1824–1904
      1. 1. Will Davis 1889–1961 m. Lizzie Davis 1895–1928
        1. 1. Virgile Davis 1923–
        2. 2. Gladys (Lorrine) Davis 1914–1968
        3. 3. Aline Davis 1919–1920
        4. 4. Virgil (Beaver) Davis 1922–1970
        5. 5. Baby (Boy) Davis 1918–1918
      2. 2. Mary (Ann) Davis 1892–1952 m. William (Daniel) McNeill 1878–1944
        1. 1. John (Richard) McNeill 1909–1959 m. Elma 1920–
        2. 2. Thomas McNeill 1918–1918
        3. 3. Vera (Velma) McNeill 1907–1969 m. Samuel (James) Humble 1902–1967
        4. 4. William (Alphanso) McNeill 1904–1941 m. Clara (May) Tupier\Tupin 1910–1993
        5. 5. Nora (Irene) McNeill 1912–1983 m. Harvey (Andrew) Page 1910–1972
        6. 6. Bob Mcneil 1917–1969 m. Susie (Elizabeth) Brannon 1922–2008
        7. 7. Sally (Eliza Gertrude) McNeill 1919–1987 m. Douglas Allen 1916–1980 m. Douglas Allen 1916–1980
        8. 8. Mary (Jane) McNeil 1922–2008 m. Hugh (Albert) Stafford 1922–1983
        9. 9. James McNeill 1922–
    2. 2. I (A) Burham 1863–1945 m. John Houston 1855–
      1. 1. Jesse (Lee Houston) Sr 1892–1936 m. Minnie Houston 1891–1979
        1. 1. Jesse (Lee Houston) Jr 1921–2007
      2. 2. Louiza Houston 1896–1935
      3. 3. John Houston 1898–
    3. 3. F (I) Burham 1857–1880
    4. 4. I (H) Burham 1866–1880
    5. 5. Elizabeth (Durham) \Harding 1824–1850
    6. 6. Margaret Durham 1834–1923
    7. 7. John (Lafayette "Fate") Durham 1830–1860
    8. 8. William Durham 1836–1872
    9. 9. Martha (Ann (twins) Durham ,mr'd. Gus) Hooks 1843–1927
    10. 10. Richard Durham 1838–1878
    11. 11. Thomas Durham 1841–1901
    12. 12. Mary (David (twin)) DURHAM 1843–1887
    13. 13. M (A) Durham 1830–
    14. 14. I (A) Burham 1863–
    15. 15. Martha Durham 1848–1927
      1. 1. Rose Hooks 1869–1955
  2. 2. Sarah (Sallie) Durham 1803–1879
    1. 1. Dillian Steward 1838–1915 m. Margaret (J) Steward 1842–
      1. 1. George (Washington) Stewart 1862–1934 m. Sarah (Ellen) Hopkins 1870–1940
        1. 1. David (Houston) Steward 1889–1952
        2. 2. John (B) Steward 1893–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Steward 1887–
        4. 4. Mary (R) Steward 1895–
        5. 5. William (D) Steward 1896–
        6. 6. Margaret (J) Steward 1890–
      2. 2. Lucy Steward 1874–
      3. 3. Barbra Steward 1871–
      4. 4. John Steward 1872–
      5. 5. Nancy Steward 1866–
      6. 6. Martha Steward 1877–
      7. 7. Sarah Steward 1864–
  3. 3. Samuel (Durham) Sr 1815–1887 m. Sarah Nicholson 1836–
    1. 1. Marion (Thomas) DURHAM 1857–1900
      1. 1. Speed (T.) Durham 1876–1955
        1. 1. Walter Durham 1905–1963 m. Cordia Durham 1908–

William Durham's Timeline

9 Records

1773
1773
Birth of William Durham in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1780
1780
Age 7
William Durham resided here in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
1784
1784
Age 11
William Durham resided here in Johnston, North Carolina, United States
Johnston, North Carolina, United States
1787
1787
Age 14
William Durham resided here in Bryans District, Johnston County, NC
Bryans District, Johnston County, NC
1797
1797
Age 24
William Durham was married in North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
1798
1798
Age 25
William Durham resided here in South Normanton, Derby, England
South Normanton, Derby, England
1800
1800
Age 27
William Durham resided here in Johnston, North Carolina
Johnston, North Carolina
1830
1830
Age 57
William Durham resided here in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 77
Death of William Durham in Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 146.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: TBB
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Tax List - 1779 [NC State Archives]; Call Number: C.R. 085.701.5; Page Number: 61; Family Number: 13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Bryans District, Johnston County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: South Normanton, Derby, England
    Record Source: UK, Land Tax Redemption, The National Archives; Kew, Richmond; Surrey, Land Tax Redemption Office: Quotas and Assessments, IR23; Piece: 15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Johnston, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Johnston, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 771; Image: 726; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Laurel, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 38; Page: 257; Family History Library Film: 0007817

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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