Married Clara Rebecca Kennedy on July 4, 1883 in Uvalde Co.,Texas
Texas State Representative
A. J. Durham, a business man and postmaster of Sabinal, who is also connected with farming and stock raising interests in Uvalde county, was born in Harford County, Maryland, September 16, 1857. He was reared to farm pursuits and educated in the common and high schools, while later he studied law and civil engineering. During the process of acquiring an education he made his home with his parents, David and Dorcas (Wood) Durham, who were born, reared and married in Maryland and eventually passed away there. The paternal grandfather, Abel Durham, was also a native of Maryland and was a son of David Durham, who became an early settler of Ohio, where he died. Abel Durham, however, remained in his native state until his demise and was there extensively engaged in farming. He was of English descent and he and six brothers served in the war of 1812 to 1814, and Samuel and John Durham, ancestors of the family, were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. They afterward settled in Maryland and all became influential and highly respected people. Abel Durham had four children, David, Sarah A., Mary E. and William, and the last named is yet living.
David Durham spent his entire life in Maryland, where he passed away January 6, 1877, while his wife died May 22, 1862. He was a prominent farmer, following that occupation through life. He voted with the Democracy and he and his family were active and devoted members of the Primitive Baptist Church. His children were: Sarah E. T., wife of S. J. Lowe: Mary A., who married H. Poteet and died leaving a family of children; Allie, Margie, the wife of P. R. West, and A. J.
After acquiring a good preliminary education in his native state, A. J. Durham took up the study of law and civil engineering and in Uvalde county and other parts of Texas has done much surveying. While in his native state he also worked at the carpenter's trade to some extent and in 1878 he arrived in Uvalde county. Here he was first employed at herding sheep for Mr. Rheiner and after a brief period obtained from his employer one thousand head of sheep, which he run on shares of the increase and the clip. This proved profitable and he soon obtained a good start in the sheep-raising industry. Later he bought and ran sheep on his own account for fifteen years and before retiring from that business had gained a good start in cattle. He is still engaged in cattle raising. His next venture was to build the pioneer cotton gin and mill at Sabinal, which he conducted five years, during which time he bought and shipped cattle and sheep. He then engaged in the livery business at Sabinal and added to his other interests the buying and shipping of grain. Since making a start in life he has always owned lands and has bought and sold much ranch property. He still owns several surveys and has three good farms near Sabinal. For thirteen years he has been doing dry farming and has one hundred acres in each farm in a good state of cultivation, raising diversified crops. He has always gathered good harvests, save in 1892, when he lost money, but in 1893 the crop was much above the average, producing nearly a bale and a half of cotton to the acre and fifty bushels of corn to the acre. He has had some short crops, but many very good ones, and altogether has had average success in his farming, which he carried on with improved machinery. He has a small acreage which he irrigates for early vegetables, and this tract produces bountifully. He also has a field of alfalfa which does well and his various farms are splendidly improved. His home farm is about a half mile from the town and thereon he has a commodious residence and substantial outbuildings with many modern equipments. His farms lie on different sides of the town and he has made an addition to Sabinal and sold several blocks to permanent settlers who have built good homes.
Mr. Durham assisted in organizing the Sabinal Drug Company, of which he became a stockholder, and upon its incorporation was chosen president. His activity in matters relating to the welfare of the town has also led to his co-operation in political affairs. He is a strong Republican and in 1902 was chosen for the office of county commissioner, being nominated and elected by the Democrats, who recognized his fitness for the position. He has since been re-elected, so that he is serving his second term. The position came to him entirely unsolicited. One of his more recent business ventures is in the line of banking. In 1905 he became a stockholder and assisted in the organization of the Sabinal National Bank, of which he is a director. He also took stock in the telephone corporation and is secretary and director of that. In 1905 he received the appointment of postmaster at Sabinal and is acting in that capacity. This is an office of the third class with two rural routes. He is likewise road superintendent and secretary of the Sabinal Cemetery Association. Thus many interests and enterprises have felt the stimulus of his energy, business resource and capability. To him have been entrusted many interests relating to the public welfare and his business affairs have likewise been of a nature that have contributed to general prosperity.
On the 4th of July, 1883, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Durham and Miss Clara Kennedy, who was born in Uvalde county in 1860, a daughter of Ross and Jane (Rankin) Kennedy, both natives of county Monaghan, Ireland, born in 1826 and 1833 respectively.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Durham has been blessed with three interesting children: Rosalie, born November 9, 1886; Nettie, January 12, 1896, and Abel J., Jr., February 20, 1898. Mr. Durham belongs to the Presbyterian church and his wife to the Christian church and they are both interested in religious work. He is also connected with the Woodmen of the World and the Knights of Pythias. Everything he has undertaken he has carried forward to successful completion, has been watchful of business opportunities and of all indications pointing to success. As the architect of his own fortunes he has built wisely and well and he justly merits the prosperity which has been vouchsafed him.
(A Twentieth Century History of Southwest Texas, Volume 2, Published by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1907 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
Texas State Representative
A. J. Durham, a business man and postmaster of Sabinal, who is also connected with farming and stock raising interests in Uvalde county, was born in Harford County, Maryland, September 16, 1857. He was reared to farm pursuits and educated in the common and high schools, while later he studied law and civil engineering. During the process of acquiring an education he made his home with his parents, David and Dorcas (Wood) Durham, who were born, reared and married in Maryland and eventually passed away there. The paternal grandfather, Abel Durham, was also a native of Maryland and was a son of David Durham, who became an early settler of Ohio, where he died. Abel Durham, however, remained in his native state until his demise and was there extensively engaged in farming. He was of English descent and he and six brothers served in the war of 1812 to 1814, and Samuel and John Durham, ancestors of the family, were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. They afterward settled in Maryland and all became influential and highly respected people. Abel Durham had four children, David, Sarah A., Mary E. and William, and the last named is yet living.
David Durham spent his entire life in Maryland, where he passed away January 6, 1877, while his wife died May 22, 1862. He was a prominent farmer, following that occupation through life. He voted with the Democracy and he and his family were active and devoted members of the Primitive Baptist Church. His children were: Sarah E. T., wife of S. J. Lowe: Mary A., who married H. Poteet and died leaving a family of children; Allie, Margie, the wife of P. R. West, and A. J.
After acquiring a good preliminary education in his native state, A. J. Durham took up the study of law and civil engineering and in Uvalde county and other parts of Texas has done much surveying. While in his native state he also worked at the carpenter's trade to some extent and in 1878 he arrived in Uvalde county. Here he was first employed at herding sheep for Mr. Rheiner and after a brief period obtained from his employer one thousand head of sheep, which he run on shares of the increase and the clip. This proved profitable and he soon obtained a good start in the sheep-raising industry. Later he bought and ran sheep on his own account for fifteen years and before retiring from that business had gained a good start in cattle. He is still engaged in cattle raising. His next venture was to build the pioneer cotton gin and mill at Sabinal, which he conducted five years, during which time he bought and shipped cattle and sheep. He then engaged in the livery business at Sabinal and added to his other interests the buying and shipping of grain. Since making a start in life he has always owned lands and has bought and sold much ranch property. He still owns several surveys and has three good farms near Sabinal. For thirteen years he has been doing dry farming and has one hundred acres in each farm in a good state of cultivation, raising diversified crops. He has always gathered good harvests, save in 1892, when he lost money, but in 1893 the crop was much above the average, producing nearly a bale and a half of cotton to the acre and fifty bushels of corn to the acre. He has had some short crops, but many very good ones, and altogether has had average success in his farming, which he carried on with improved machinery. He has a small acreage which he irrigates for early vegetables, and this tract produces bountifully. He also has a field of alfalfa which does well and his various farms are splendidly improved. His home farm is about a half mile from the town and thereon he has a commodious residence and substantial outbuildings with many modern equipments. His farms lie on different sides of the town and he has made an addition to Sabinal and sold several blocks to permanent settlers who have built good homes.
Mr. Durham assisted in organizing the Sabinal Drug Company, of which he became a stockholder, and upon its incorporation was chosen president. His activity in matters relating to the welfare of the town has also led to his co-operation in political affairs. He is a strong Republican and in 1902 was chosen for the office of county commissioner, being nominated and elected by the Democrats, who recognized his fitness for the position. He has since been re-elected, so that he is serving his second term. The position came to him entirely unsolicited. One of his more recent business ventures is in the line of banking. In 1905 he became a stockholder and assisted in the organization of the Sabinal National Bank, of which he is a director. He also took stock in the telephone corporation and is secretary and director of that. In 1905 he received the appointment of postmaster at Sabinal and is acting in that capacity. This is an office of the third class with two rural routes. He is likewise road superintendent and secretary of the Sabinal Cemetery Association. Thus many interests and enterprises have felt the stimulus of his energy, business resource and capability. To him have been entrusted many interests relating to the public welfare and his business affairs have likewise been of a nature that have contributed to general prosperity.
On the 4th of July, 1883, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Durham and Miss Clara Kennedy, who was born in Uvalde county in 1860, a daughter of Ross and Jane (Rankin) Kennedy, both natives of county Monaghan, Ireland, born in 1826 and 1833 respectively.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Durham has been blessed with three interesting children: Rosalie, born November 9, 1886; Nettie, January 12, 1896, and Abel J., Jr., February 20, 1898. Mr. Durham belongs to the Presbyterian church and his wife to the Christian church and they are both interested in religious work. He is also connected with the Woodmen of the World and the Knights of Pythias. Everything he has undertaken he has carried forward to successful completion, has been watchful of business opportunities and of all indications pointing to success. As the architect of his own fortunes he has built wisely and well and he justly merits the prosperity which has been vouchsafed him.
(A Twentieth Century History of Southwest Texas, Volume 2, Published by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1907 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
Married Clara Rebecca Kennedy on July 4, 1883 in Uvalde Co.,Texas
Texas State Representative
A. J. Durham, a business man and postmaster of Sabinal, who is also connected with farming and stock raising interests in Uvalde county, was born in Harford County, Maryland, September 16, 1857. He was reared to farm pursuits and educated in the common and high schools, while later he studied law and civil engineering. During the process of acquiring an education he made his home with his parents, David and Dorcas (Wood) Durham, who were born, reared and married in Maryland and eventually passed away there. The paternal grandfather, Abel Durham, was also a native of Maryland and was a son of David Durham, who became an early settler of Ohio, where he died. Abel Durham, however, remained in his native state until his demise and was there extensively engaged in farming. He was of English descent and he and six brothers served in the war of 1812 to 1814, and Samuel and John Durham, ancestors of the family, were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. They afterward settled in Maryland and all became influential and highly respected people. Abel Durham had four children, David, Sarah A., Mary E. and William, and the last named is yet living.
David Durham spent his entire life in Maryland, where he passed away January 6, 1877, while his wife died May 22, 1862. He was a prominent farmer, following that occupation through life. He voted with the Democracy and he and his family were active and devoted members of the Primitive Baptist Church. His children were: Sarah E. T., wife of S. J. Lowe: Mary A., who married H. Poteet and died leaving a family of children; Allie, Margie, the wife of P. R. West, and A. J.
After acquiring a good preliminary education in his native state, A. J. Durham took up the study of law and civil engineering and in Uvalde county and other parts of Texas has done much surveying. While in his native state he also worked at the carpenter's trade to some extent and in 1878 he arrived in Uvalde county. Here he was first employed at herding sheep for Mr. Rheiner and after a brief period obtained from his employer one thousand head of sheep, which he run on shares of the increase and the clip. This proved profitable and he soon obtained a good start in the sheep-raising industry. Later he bought and ran sheep on his own account for fifteen years and before retiring from that business had gained a good start in cattle. He is still engaged in cattle raising. His next venture was to build the pioneer cotton gin and mill at Sabinal, which he conducted five years, during which time he bought and shipped cattle and sheep. He then engaged in the livery business at Sabinal and added to his other interests the buying and shipping of grain. Since making a start in life he has always owned lands and has bought and sold much ranch property. He still owns several surveys and has three good farms near Sabinal. For thirteen years he has been doing dry farming and has one hundred acres in each farm in a good state of cultivation, raising diversified crops. He has always gathered good harvests, save in 1892, when he lost money, but in 1893 the crop was much above the average, producing nearly a bale and a half of cotton to the acre and fifty bushels of corn to the acre. He has had some short crops, but many very good ones, and altogether has had average success in his farming, which he carried on with improved machinery. He has a small acreage which he irrigates for early vegetables, and this tract produces bountifully. He also has a field of alfalfa which does well and his various farms are splendidly improved. His home farm is about a half mile from the town and thereon he has a commodious residence and substantial outbuildings with many modern equipments. His farms lie on different sides of the town and he has made an addition to Sabinal and sold several blocks to permanent settlers who have built good homes.
Mr. Durham assisted in organizing the Sabinal Drug Company, of which he became a stockholder, and upon its incorporation was chosen president. His activity in matters relating to the welfare of the town has also led to his co-operation in political affairs. He is a strong Republican and in 1902 was chosen for the office of county commissioner, being nominated and elected by the Democrats, who recognized his fitness for the position. He has since been re-elected, so that he is serving his second term. The position came to him entirely unsolicited. One of his more recent business ventures is in the line of banking. In 1905 he became a stockholder and assisted in the organization of the Sabinal National Bank, of which he is a director. He also took stock in the telephone corporation and is secretary and director of that. In 1905 he received the appointment of postmaster at Sabinal and is acting in that capacity. This is an office of the third class with two rural routes. He is likewise road superintendent and secretary of the Sabinal Cemetery Association. Thus many interests and enterprises have felt the stimulus of his energy, business resource and capability. To him have been entrusted many interests relating to the public welfare and his business affairs have likewise been of a nature that have contributed to general prosperity.
On the 4th of July, 1883, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Durham and Miss Clara Kennedy, who was born in Uvalde county in 1860, a daughter of Ross and Jane (Rankin) Kennedy, both natives of county Monaghan, Ireland, born in 1826 and 1833 respectively.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Durham has been blessed with three interesting children: Rosalie, born November 9, 1886; Nettie, January 12, 1896, and Abel J., Jr., February 20, 1898. Mr. Durham belongs to the Presbyterian church and his wife to the Christian church and they are both interested in religious work. He is also connected with the Woodmen of the World and the Knights of Pythias. Everything he has undertaken he has carried forward to successful completion, has been watchful of business opportunities and of all indications pointing to success. As the architect of his own fortunes he has built wisely and well and he justly merits the prosperity which has been vouchsafed him.
(A Twentieth Century History of Southwest Texas, Volume 2, Published by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1907 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
Texas State Representative
A. J. Durham, a business man and postmaster of Sabinal, who is also connected with farming and stock raising interests in Uvalde county, was born in Harford County, Maryland, September 16, 1857. He was reared to farm pursuits and educated in the common and high schools, while later he studied law and civil engineering. During the process of acquiring an education he made his home with his parents, David and Dorcas (Wood) Durham, who were born, reared and married in Maryland and eventually passed away there. The paternal grandfather, Abel Durham, was also a native of Maryland and was a son of David Durham, who became an early settler of Ohio, where he died. Abel Durham, however, remained in his native state until his demise and was there extensively engaged in farming. He was of English descent and he and six brothers served in the war of 1812 to 1814, and Samuel and John Durham, ancestors of the family, were soldiers in the Revolutionary war. They afterward settled in Maryland and all became influential and highly respected people. Abel Durham had four children, David, Sarah A., Mary E. and William, and the last named is yet living.
David Durham spent his entire life in Maryland, where he passed away January 6, 1877, while his wife died May 22, 1862. He was a prominent farmer, following that occupation through life. He voted with the Democracy and he and his family were active and devoted members of the Primitive Baptist Church. His children were: Sarah E. T., wife of S. J. Lowe: Mary A., who married H. Poteet and died leaving a family of children; Allie, Margie, the wife of P. R. West, and A. J.
After acquiring a good preliminary education in his native state, A. J. Durham took up the study of law and civil engineering and in Uvalde county and other parts of Texas has done much surveying. While in his native state he also worked at the carpenter's trade to some extent and in 1878 he arrived in Uvalde county. Here he was first employed at herding sheep for Mr. Rheiner and after a brief period obtained from his employer one thousand head of sheep, which he run on shares of the increase and the clip. This proved profitable and he soon obtained a good start in the sheep-raising industry. Later he bought and ran sheep on his own account for fifteen years and before retiring from that business had gained a good start in cattle. He is still engaged in cattle raising. His next venture was to build the pioneer cotton gin and mill at Sabinal, which he conducted five years, during which time he bought and shipped cattle and sheep. He then engaged in the livery business at Sabinal and added to his other interests the buying and shipping of grain. Since making a start in life he has always owned lands and has bought and sold much ranch property. He still owns several surveys and has three good farms near Sabinal. For thirteen years he has been doing dry farming and has one hundred acres in each farm in a good state of cultivation, raising diversified crops. He has always gathered good harvests, save in 1892, when he lost money, but in 1893 the crop was much above the average, producing nearly a bale and a half of cotton to the acre and fifty bushels of corn to the acre. He has had some short crops, but many very good ones, and altogether has had average success in his farming, which he carried on with improved machinery. He has a small acreage which he irrigates for early vegetables, and this tract produces bountifully. He also has a field of alfalfa which does well and his various farms are splendidly improved. His home farm is about a half mile from the town and thereon he has a commodious residence and substantial outbuildings with many modern equipments. His farms lie on different sides of the town and he has made an addition to Sabinal and sold several blocks to permanent settlers who have built good homes.
Mr. Durham assisted in organizing the Sabinal Drug Company, of which he became a stockholder, and upon its incorporation was chosen president. His activity in matters relating to the welfare of the town has also led to his co-operation in political affairs. He is a strong Republican and in 1902 was chosen for the office of county commissioner, being nominated and elected by the Democrats, who recognized his fitness for the position. He has since been re-elected, so that he is serving his second term. The position came to him entirely unsolicited. One of his more recent business ventures is in the line of banking. In 1905 he became a stockholder and assisted in the organization of the Sabinal National Bank, of which he is a director. He also took stock in the telephone corporation and is secretary and director of that. In 1905 he received the appointment of postmaster at Sabinal and is acting in that capacity. This is an office of the third class with two rural routes. He is likewise road superintendent and secretary of the Sabinal Cemetery Association. Thus many interests and enterprises have felt the stimulus of his energy, business resource and capability. To him have been entrusted many interests relating to the public welfare and his business affairs have likewise been of a nature that have contributed to general prosperity.
On the 4th of July, 1883, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Durham and Miss Clara Kennedy, who was born in Uvalde county in 1860, a daughter of Ross and Jane (Rankin) Kennedy, both natives of county Monaghan, Ireland, born in 1826 and 1833 respectively.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Durham has been blessed with three interesting children: Rosalie, born November 9, 1886; Nettie, January 12, 1896, and Abel J., Jr., February 20, 1898. Mr. Durham belongs to the Presbyterian church and his wife to the Christian church and they are both interested in religious work. He is also connected with the Woodmen of the World and the Knights of Pythias. Everything he has undertaken he has carried forward to successful completion, has been watchful of business opportunities and of all indications pointing to success. As the architect of his own fortunes he has built wisely and well and he justly merits the prosperity which has been vouchsafed him.
(A Twentieth Century History of Southwest Texas, Volume 2, Published by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1907 - Transcribed by Veneta McKinney)
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