Home
Surname List
Name Index
Sources
Gedcom File
Email Us

Third Generation


7. John G. DURHAM was born on 5 Nov 1813 in Halifax County, Virginia.3,8,17,18,19 --------------------------------------
Information provided by Kent McMahan:
http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kmcmahan&id=I12552
He was the son of John Durham and Martha Mullins. His father brought the family to Allen Co., KY, in 1818. John joined the local Baptist church in 1838, was ordained 30 Jun 1849, and moved to Warren Co., 3 miles east of Bowling Green, in 1856.
---------------------------------------


In the 1850 census for Allen County, Kentucky - John G. Durham, age 37, is listed as a "Bapt. Clergyman". There is also a "J. P. Durham", age 37, who is living in John G. Durham's household.

In the 1870 Census for Warren County, Kentucky - John G. Durham, age 56, appears as head of household. He is listed as a "Bapt. Minister". Caroline appears to have died. Alfred, age 29, and wife Sarah, age 26, are living with him.

In the 1880 Census for Warren County, Kentucky - John G. Durham, age 66, is living in the household of Benjamin Dobson and wife America S. John G. Durham is listed as "father-in-law". The census was taken the 12th and 14th day of June, 1880.

Also in the 1880 Census for Warren County, Kentucky - John G. Durham, age 70, is listed in the household of his son, Alford P. Durham and wife Sallie. John G. Durham is listed as "Preacher". The census was taken the 19th day of June, 1880.

John G. DURHAM and Caroline THACKER were married on 2 Dec 1836 in Allen County, Kentucky.16 Caroline THACKER3 (daughter of Edward P. THACKER and Elizabeth "Polly" MORGAN) was born on 6 Dec 1813 in Warren County, Kentucky.3,8,17 She died before 1870 in Kentucky. John G. DURHAM and Caroline THACKER had the following children:

+33

i.

America A. S. DURHAM.

+34

ii.

Alford P. DURHAM.