Marker Details

Durham, William Daniel

1217 West Dallas at Valentine Street

Houston , 77019

Notes:

Louis Lenz Inventory # 37 of 71

Directions: East side of Founders Memorial Park Cemetery

Key Time Period: 1836 - 1845 Republic of Texas

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Marker Text:

Born in England in 1814 Participated in the capture of Bexar, December 5th to 10th, 1835 - - - - Served in Captain William J. E. Heard's company at San Jacinto and was Second Lieutenant in the Milam Guards when he died at Houston, Aug-ust 26, 1838

Marker Type: Centennial Grave Marker

Historical Org: Texas Historical Commission (THC)

Key Map Information: 493 P

GPS Coordinates: 29 45.431, 95 22.748

Precinct No: 1

Marker No: 10652