The Durham post office was originally named "Herndon's Orange County" when it was established 29 November 1827. William R. Herndon was the first postmaster.
"William R. Herndon served as the area's postmaster from 1827 until 1836 and, in that period, dedicated an acre of land to the east of the future town limits "for the purpose of promoting religion and education." Jim Wise, "Durham Tales," p. 41.
The Durham post office was originally named "Herndon's Orange County" when it was established 29 November 1827. William R. Herndon was the first postmaster.
"William R. Herndon served as the area's postmaster from 1827 until 1836 and, in that period, dedicated an acre of land to the east of the future town limits "for the purpose of promoting religion and education." Jim Wise, "Durham Tales," p. 41.
Family Members
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Pvt Pleasant "Pleas" Pickett
1823–1863
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Pvt Chesley Page Pickett
1825–1863
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Henry Herndon Pickett
1827–1904
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Asa Pickett
1830–1905
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Pvt William Pickett
1832–1863
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Corp Elbert Washington Pickett
1836–1864
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Margaret A Pickett Couch
1838–1903
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Nancy Frances Pickett
1842–1910
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James Pickett
1843–1915
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Mark Pickett
1847–1918
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