John J. ("Jack") Durham
N 31° 42.585 W 098° 07.211
14R E 583366 N 3508600
The state historic grave marker at the final resting place of John J. "Jack" Durham, in Hamilton cemetery
Waymark Code: WMTRZP
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/04/2017
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The short grave marker style historic marker at the final resting place of John J. "Jack" Durham, a former schoolteacher who made very good in pioneer-days Hamilton.
Marker Number: 1306
Marker Text:
(1835-1921)
Born in Larkinsville, Ala.; came to Coryell County, Tex., 1857, and Hamilton, 1860. Taught school here. Acquired much land; traded 200 cattle for C. C. Bumgartner's store and hotel. Helped found and direct Hamilton College, 1884-89. He was one of five men who each gave $5,000 for locating (1907) Stephenville North and South Texas Railway line through Hamilton.
Married (1) Elizabeth McCutcheon and (2) Mrs. Docia Mae Price Frost: was father of 17 children.
Recorded - 1972
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