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Thomas Durham > George G. Durham > James Lindsey Durham > Asahel W. Durham

Asahel DURHAM "Asa"

Born: Jun 6, 1797, SurrNC
Died: Jun 12, 1853, Hamburg, SaliIL

Buried: Durham Cemetery, SaliIL

Find-A-Grave 77547635
Father: James Lindsey DURHAM

Mother: Juda ?

Married:
Jan 4, 1819,
TN

Jincy STEMBRIDGE "Jane" 2

Born: Feb 1, 1801, WarrTN
Died: Jul 5, 1871, FranIL

Buried:

Father:

Mother:

 

Children:
 

1. Thomas Stembridge DURHAM (b. Nov 18, 1819)
m. Nancy PIERCE on Sep 3, 1840, GattIL
Children:

  1. William Ashell DURHAM (b. May 14, 1841, IL)
    m. Malissa Ellen WEBB (Sink)

  2. Mary Polly DURHAM (b. c. 1842, IL)

  3. Thomas J. DURHAM (b. c. 1844, IL)

  4. Tenessa Jane DURHAM "Trecy" (b. Nov 9, 1845)
    m. Mark JACKSON

  5. James Gideon DURHAM (b. Mar 10, 1847, IL)
    m. Nancy Jane TAYLOR

  6. Simeon G. DURHAM (b. Jan 13, 1849, IL)
    m. Harriet Amanda CAMPBELL

  7. Nancy Elizabeth DURHAM (b. Jul 11, 1952, IL)
    m. John Samuel BUTLER

Notes:
  • For more information on Thomas S. Durham, click his name above.
 

2. Carrol DURHAM (m. Simeon GRANT)

 

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3. Sion Whelas DURHAM (b. Jan 19, 1821, WilsTN; d. Apr 8, 1879, Benton, FranIL)
m. Katherine VAN TREASE

Children:

  1. Nepthali Carroll DURHAM ()

  2. Asahel Glen DURHAM ()

Notes:

  • Sion's middle name may have been spelled "Wheelus".
 

4. George L. DURHAM (b. Oct 22, 1822)
 

Notes:

 

5. Absolom Carroll DURHAM "Abner" (b. Apr 21, 1824, TN
m. Amelia (Permilia) TATE "Emily" (b. Jul 11, 1834, SmiTN; d. Aug 19, 1887, SaliIL) on Oct 10, 1850, SaliIL
 

Children:

  1. Ruth A. DURHAM "Ruthie" (b. c. 1855, IL)
    m1. Green B. JONES () on Nov 15, 1877, SaliIL
    m2. James S. PARKER on Nov 23, 1886, SaliIL
    m3. E. C. LIVESAY () on Dec 21, 1902, ButlMO.
    m4. Jerry B. DOUGHERTY () on Oct 7, 1913, ButlMO.

  2. Julia S. DURHAM (b. c. 1857, IL)

  3. John A. Logan DURHAM (b. Oct 1859, IL; d. 1929; Find-A-Grave 26047056)
    m. Permelia Caroline RAGSDALE (b. Apr 1864, IL; d. 1934; Find-A-Grave 26047054) on Jul 4, 1880, MillMO.

  4. Jane DURHAM (b. c. 1861, IL)

  5. Emily Florence DURHAM (b. c. 1863, IL; d. Jun 15, 1939, Grandview, YakiWA; Find-A-Grave 55109717)
    m. Thomas Green LEWIS (b. Oct 26, 1861; d. Mar 3, 1917; Find-A-Grave 55109728) on Jul 27, 1880, SaliIL. 
    m. A. E. SWAIN

  6. Rebecca A. DURHAM (b. May 1866, IL)
    m. James M. LANE (b. Sep 1865, IL; d. ) on Oct 20, 1881, SaliIL.

  7. Priscilla Ann DURHAM (b. c. 1868, IL; d. Aug 13, 1887, Long Branch, SaliIL, age 19)

  8. Simion Grant DURHAM (b. c. 1871, IL; d. 1957; Find-A-Grave 55109561)
    m. Nancy E. TOWLE (b. Sep 1878; d. 1960; Find-A-Grave 55109560)

  9. Carroll DURHAM (b. c. 1874, IL)

  10. Martha DURHAM (b. c. 1877, IL)

Notes:


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6. Dr. Nephthali A. DURHAM (b. Feb 21, 1826, WarrTN; d. Jan 30, 1939, SaliIL, Find-A-Grave 44314342)
m. Mary Catherine STIEGALL (b. c. 1833, VA; d. 1863, DuQuoin, PerrIL, age 31; Find-A-Grave 44314418) on May 22, 1854, Franklin Co, IL)

Children:

  1. Edward DURHAM (b. c. 1858, MO)

  2. Charles DURHAM

Notes:

  • Nephthali's biography is here as part of the Franklin County Biographies website.  He was a dentist, and invented improved dental forceps, which he tried to mass produce, but the Panic of 1873 sunk that venture. He finally returned to Benton, IL in 1884. There he co-wrote a book "Life Among The Angels", about communications with the spirit of Joseph Miller.  Edward lived in Hartford, CT. Charles lived in Philadelphia, PA.

  • Nephthali and Mary (Stiegall) Durham are buried at IOOF Cemetery (aka Odd Fellows Cemetery), Du Quoin, PerrIL. View N. A.'s Find-A-Grave 44314342 Entry. View Mary's Find-A-Grave 44314418 Entry.

  • From 1860 Census for DuQuoin, Perry  Co, IL:
    Dwelling 1207, Family 1207
     
    Name Age Est.
    DOB    		 Sex Race Occ Val. of
    Land    		 Val. of
    Pers. Est.    		 Birth
    Place
    N. A. Durham 30 1830 M W Dentist   1000 TN
    Mary C. Durham 27 1833 F W       VA
    Edward Durham 2 1858 M W       MO

 

7. Telitha Cumi DURHAM (b. Nov 21, 1827, SaliIL; d. Nov 25, 1908, Benton, FranIL; Find-A-Grave 176655739)

  • m. Thomas PRIOR (b. c. 1814, TN)

Children:

  1. Sursilda PRIOR (b. c. 1850, TN)

  2. Saphronia PRIOR (b. c. 1854, TN; d. May 22, 1863; Find-A-Grave 176655787, IL)

  3. Roxanna PRIOR (b. Nov 14, 1855; d. Dec 5, 1893; Find-A-Grave 31066417, IL)
    m. Alfred GROVES (b. c. 1848, England) on Jun 7, 1874,     FranIL

  4. Josephine PRIOR "Josie" (b. Sep 1860, TN)
    m. Frank T. MCNAIL () on Dec 7, 1884,     FranIL

Notes:

 

8. Manara W. DURHAM (b. Aug 1, 1829)

 

Notes:

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Dr. James A. Durham

Frances C. Scarborough Durham

9. Dr. James Anderson DURHAM Union Soldier (b. Mar 22, 1831, SaliIL; d. Jan 11, 1896
m. Frances C. SCARBOROUGH (b. Dec 2, 1833, TN; d. Mar 19, 1919, Benton, FranIL, age 85)
Children:

  1. James Douglas DURHAM (b. Aug 19, 1858, IL)
    m. Louisa A. KIDWELL

  2. William A. DURHAM (b. Apr 26, 1861, IL)
    m. Ellen J. ?

  3. Joseph A. DURHAM (b. c. 1865, IL)

  4. U. S. Grant DURHAM (b. c. 1868, IL)
    m. Mattie RODMAN

  5. S. Colfax DURHAM (b. c. 1870)
    m. Rosie SANDERS

  6. John A. Logan DURHAM (b. Sep 4, 1871, IL)
    m. Ella J. SNEED

  7. Michael DURHAM (b. c. 1874, IL)

  8. Frank DURHAM (b. c. 1876, IL)

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10. Asahel DURHAM (b. Dec 13, 1832)

 

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11. Mary J. DURHAM (b. May 3, 1835)

 

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12. Elizabeth A. DURHAM (b. May 14, 1837)

 

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13. Simeon L. DURHAM Union Soldier (b. Dec 30, 1839, IL; d. May 31, 1879; Find-A-Grave 179349988, IL)
m. Rhoda A. ROARK (b. 1842, IL; d. Aug 8, 1927, LosACA; Find-A-Grave 179350015, IL) on Dec 27, 1864, SaliIL.

Children:

  1. Katie DURHAM (b. c. 1867, IL)

  2. Robert L. DURHAM (b. Sep 1867, IL)
    m. Dorothy E. ROCKFELLER (b. Aug 25, 1867, CA; d. Oct 25, 1959, San Francisco, SanFCA; Find-A-Grave 144245895, CA)

  3. Laura L. DURHAM (b. Jul 1870, KY)
    m. Lawrence STIFF (b. Apr 1866, IL) on Dec 12, 1888, SaliIL

  4. Carrie I. DURHAM (b. Nov 12, 1872, KY; d. Apr 27, 1959, Riverside, CA; Find-A-Grave 85372559, CA)
    m1. Earl SHERWOOD () on Feb 20, 1889, SaliIL
    m2. Milo Orlin CRATON (b. Feb 22, 1877, IA; d. Mar 13, 1970, OranFL, age 93) on Aug 12, 1900, Joplin, JaspMO

  5. William Anthony DURHAM (b. Oct 2, 1875, IL; d. Jan 23, 1939; Find-A-Grave 112453653, CA)
    m. Anne Frances MOLONY (b. Jun 20, 1881, Ireland; d. May 20, 1961, San Francisco, SanFCA; Find-A-Grave 107418569, CA)

Notes:
  • Simeon L. Durham was a private in the Illinois 18th Infantry Regiment. He also was a Dentist. He moved his family to California. He died from "Paralysis".
  • Rhoda (Roark) Durham lived for years in California, but was buried with her husband in Illinois.
  • Robert L. Durham was a principal at a Business College in San Francisco. Later he would be a saleman.
  • Maybe married Julia Ann GRIM.
  • Anne F. (Molony) Durham's parents were John Molony/Margaret Kennedy.
     

  • From 1880 US Census for Harrisburg, Salilne Co, IL:
    Dwelling 29, Family 30
    Simeon died right before the Census.  Also, it is indicated that Katie has cholera.
     
    Name Rel. Mar.
    Stat    		 Sex Race Age Est.
    DOB    		 Birth
    Place    		 Occ. Father
    BPlace    		 Mother
    BPlace
    Rhoda Durham   Wd F W 39 c. 1841 IL Keeping House VA KY
    Katie Durham Dau S F W 13 c. 1867 IL   IL IL
    Robt Durham Son S M W 12 c. 1868 IL   IL IL
    Laura Durham Dau S F W 9 c. 1871 KY   IL IL
    Carrie Durham Dau S F W 7 c. 1873 KY   IL IL
    Willie Durham Son S M W 7 c. 1876 IL   IL IL

 

14. Jerusha A. DURHAM (b. Mar 12, 1841, IL)
m. Sgt. Hugh J. SLATON Union Soldier (b. 1834, KY; d. 1890; Find-A-Grave 20978401, OK) on Aug 5, 1866, SaliIL.

 

Children:

  1. Josephine SLATON (b. c. 1859, KY) 4

  2. Isome Newton SLATEN (b. Jul 8, 1861, IL; d. Oct 1, 1942; Find-A-Grave 43146316, KS)
    m1. Mary A. BEAIR (Harding) (b. Oct 7, 1867, OH; d. Jul 7, 1945, MontKS; Find-A-Grave 34839653, KS)
    m2. May CLINGAN (b. Apr 22, 1871; d. Nov 18, 1938; Find-A-Grave 42510815, KS)

  3. John G. SLATON (b. c. 1868, IL)

  4. Thomas SLATON (b. c. 1870, KS)

  5. Emera (Emery) SLATON (b. c. 1872, KS)

  6. Franklin SLATON "Frank" (b. c. 1874, KS)

  7. Effie J. SLATON (b. c. 1876, KS; d. 1957; Find-A-Grave 19791439, OK)
    m. A. N. LUMM "Bert" (b. 1868; d. 1932; Find-A-Grave 19791441, OK) on Dec 12, 1894, LabeKS.

  8. Maude SLATON (b. c. 1878, KS)

Notes:
  • Hugh Slaton was a Sgt in Company F, 20 Regt, Illinois Infantry.
  • Isome N. Slaten spelled his last name with an "E", instead of an "O".
  • Mary (Clingan) Slaton's parents were William L. Clingan/Mary M. Davis.
  • Maude Slaton might have married Benjamin Horn. More confirmation needed.
     

  • From 1880 US Census for Mound Valley, Labette Co, KS:
    Dwelling 225, Family 225
     
    Name Rel. Mar.
    Stat    		 Sex Race Age Est.
    DOB    		 Birth
    Place    		 Occ. Father
    BPlace    		 Mother
    BPlace
    J. H. Slayton Self M M W 45 c. 1835 KY Farmer KY KY
    Jerusha Slayton Wife M F W 37 c. 1843 IL Keeping House IL IL
    Newton Slayton Son S M W 20 c. 1860 IL Farm Laborer KY IL
    John G. Slayton Son S M W 10 c. 1870 IL At School KY IL
    Emera Slayton Son S M W 8 c. 1872 KS   KY IL
    Frank Slayton Son S M W 7 c. 1873 KS   KY IL
    Effie Slayton Dau S F W 4 c. 1876 KS   KY IL
    Maude Slayton Dau S F W 2 c. 1878 KS   KY IL

 

15. Johann M. DURHAM "John" Union Soldier (b. Oct 10, 1843, IL; d. Nov 13, 1923, Dahlgren Twp, HamiIL, age 80; Find-A-Grave 14058373, IL)
m. Sarah Frances PARRISH (Eaton) (b. c. 1857, IL) in 1887, JeffIL

Child:

  1. Albert Ira DURHAM (b. Mar 9, 1886, JeffIL; d. May 31, 1923, Dahlgren, HamiIL, age 35)
    m. Della May KINGSTON () in 1915, JeffIL

Notes:
  • John is shown as "Johann M. Durham" on death certificate, but he often is indicated as "John". He was a farmer.
  • John M. Durham was a private during the Civil War. He joined Dec 31, 1863 at Benton, IL. He spent three years in and mustered out on Aug 31, 1865 at Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
  • Albert I. Durham's death certificate shows  his mother as "Parrish". Have not found burial record yet.
  • Per the Illinois Marriages record, Della (Kingston) Durham's parents were John T. Kingston/Francis B. Dare.

 

Notes:

  • Ashahel W. Durham moved to Illinois with many of his family.

  • Jincy Jane Durham married again on Aug 31, 1854 to Jeptha MYERS in Bond County, IL.

  • From 1850 Census for Franklin Co, Ill.:
    Dwelling 189, Family 192
     
    Name Age Est.
    DOB    		 Gender Race Occ Land
    Value    		 Birth
    Place
    Asa Durham 53 c. 1797 M W Farmer 500 NC
    Jane Durham 49 c. 1801 F W     VA
    J A Durham 19 c. 1831 M W Farmer   IL
    E A Durham 13 c. 1837 F W     IL
    S S G Durham 11 c. 1839 M W     IL
    J A Durham 9 c. 1841 F W     IL
    Jno (John) M Durham 7 c. 1843 M W     IL

     

  • From 1860 Census for Franklin Co, IL:
    Family: 15
     
    Name Age Est.
    DOB    		 Gend. Birth
    Place
    Jane Durham 60 c. 1800 F VA
    Simeon Durham 21 c. 1839 M IL
    Jerusha A. Durham 19 c. 1841 F IL
    John M. Durham 16 c. 1844 M IL

     

  • County/State Abbreviations:
    ButlMO - Butler County, MO
    FranIL - Franklin County, IL
    GallIL - Gallatin County, IL
    HamiIL - Hamilton County, IL
    JeffIL - Jefferson County, IL
    LabeKS - Labette County, KS
    LosACA - Los Angeles County, CA
    MillMO - Miller County, MO
    MontKS - Montgomery County, KS
    OranFL - Orange County, FL
    PerrIL - Perry County, IL
    SaliIL - Saline County, IL
    SanFCA - San Francisco County, CA
    SmitTN - Smith County, TN
    SurrNC - Surry County, NC
    WarrTN - Warren County, TN
    WilsTN - Wilson County, TN
    YakiWA - Yakima County, WA
     

  • Page Sources:

    1. Some information comes from genforum postings by "Captain Durham"

    2. Gordon Ralls on rootsweb.

    3. Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947, Digital Folder No: 4008249, Image No: 322, Film No: 1643319, Volume/Page/Certificate No: 32393

    4. Kansas State Census, Mar 1, 1875


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