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1. William DURHAM was born about 1788 in place unknown.1
Information posted by Gene E. Perkins - Rootsweb
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WILL OF WILLIAM DURHAM
"being feeble in body but of sound mind and memory." To wife, Mary, the farm on which he lived together with all stock of horses, cattle, sheep and hogs to her sole use and benefit. Also all household & kitchen furniture, farming utensils, etc., to be used in any way she may think proper as long as she shall live. To "my wife Mary, all my slaves to-wit: Ann, Nancy, Susan, Mariah, Parttima & Margaret, Thomas, James, Lewis, George, Henry, Jackson, & William. She shall have whole control of said slaves as long as she shall live. Margaret Ashby Durham & Mary Susan Durham to live with their mother and to enjoy all the privileges that they have enjoyed without their paying any remuneration or board. At wife's death farm and all stock, furniture & utensils to be sold to highest bidder and "my slaves above named with their increase shall be sold among my children, none else to purchase, they arrange the mode of selling among themselves." Also farm in Taylor ( county ?) to be sold and proceeds applied to payment for farm "on which I live." Executor - son, Benjamin Durham, to see that the bequests above stated be strictly complied with.
Dates 29 September 1860 - Witnesses: James M. Dye and Thos. J. Sallee.
Probated 5 November 1860.

William DURHAM and Mary "Polly" SHREVE were married on 14 Jun 1811 in Green County, Kentucky.2 Mary "Polly" SHREVE was born about 1793 in place unknown.1 William DURHAM and Mary "Polly" SHREVE had the following children:

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Samuel B. DURHAM.

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William S. DURHAM.

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Margaret DURHAM was born about 1820 in Kentucky.1

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Benjamin DURHAM was born about 1823 in Kentucky.1

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James DURHAM was born about 1824 in Kentucky.1

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Joseph S. DURHAM.

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Mary DURHAM was born about 1831 in Kentucky.1