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16. Albert J. DURHAM was born on 24 Jun 1868 in McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee.11,12,13,14,16,35,36 He died Angina Pectoris - Diabetic on 4 Jan 1935 in Belton, Bell County, Texas.13 Buried in Belton, Texas. Informant at death listed as "Jack Durham" of Coleman, Texas. (Informant did not know the parents of Albert J. Durham - listed them as "D. K" - don't know).

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Submitted by Sally Wise, DURHAM FAMILY GROUP - FACEBOOK

Obituary of: Albert J. Durham, 66, Belton Pioneer, Dies
Special to The News.

BELTON, Texas, Jan. 5.-Albert J. Durham, 66, died suddenly at his home here Friday night, after having been at his place of business throughout the day. He had been slightly ill for the last ten days, but was not thought to be in serious condition.

He was born in McMinnville, Tenn.; came to Belton in 1883 and resided here continuously since. Mr. Durham was engaged in the grain and produce business.
Survivors include his wife, five children, Mrs. A. J. Brittain of Houston, Mrs. Harold K. Craig of Harrisburg, Pa; A. J. Durham Jr. of Coleman, Mrs. D. T. Killough of College Station, Mrs. Frank E. Bradley of Holland and Marcus V. Durham of Coleman; a brother, George D. Durham of Belton, and two sisters, Mrs. J. H. Killingsworth of Prairie Dell and Mrs. J. H. Higgins of Stanton.

Funeral services will be held here Sunday afternoon, with burial in North Belton Cemetery.
Listed as "Andrew J. Durham" in the 1930 Census for Bell County, Texas.
Occuaption: Feed Merchant - Feed Store & Products

Albert J. DURHAM and Lula J. MCKEE were married about 1890 in Texas.14 Lula J. MCKEE (daughter of J. C. MCKEE and Sarah NEWSOME) was born on 7 Jun 1870 in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi.13,14,16,35,36 She died Hypertensive Heart Disease on 22 Mar 1940 in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.13 Buried in Belton, Texas. Informant at death listed as "Mrs. D. T. Killough" of College Station, Texas. Albert J. DURHAM and Lula J. MCKEE had the following children:

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Ruby E. DURHAM was born in Oct 1891 in Texas.14,16,35

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Bessie M. DURHAM.

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Albert Jackson "Jack" DURHAM was born on 6 Oct 1894 in Texas.13,14,16,35 He died Cerebral Hemorhage - due to Arteriosclerosis - amputation of right leg on 1 Dec 1954 in Coleman, Coleman County, Texas.13 Buried in Coleman City Cemetery in Coleman, Texas. Informant at death listed as "Marcus Durham". Occupation: Merchant

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Mable Frazier DURHAM was born in Oct 1896 in Texas.14,16,35

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Laura B. "Minnie" DURHAM.

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Marcus V. DURHAM was born on 26 Nov 1903 in Belton, Bell County, Texas.13,16,35 He died Cerebral Hemorhage on 1 Aug 1975 in Coleman, Coleman County, Texas.13 Buried in Coleman City Cemetery in Coleman, Texas. Informant at death listed as "Mrs. Irene Bobo Durham". Occupation: Retired - City Light Plant