Durham - Annabelle McMurtry
ANNABELLE MARY McMURTRY DURHAM
Source: Waveland Independent, Nov 6, 1952
Mrs. William DURHAM died Wednesday morning at Culver Hospital. She had been in poor health for about 3 years but took a turn for the worse Sunday and was removed to the hospital. Mary Belle Durham was born in Parke County August 30, 1863, the daughter of Alexander and Mary McMURTRY. She was married to WY Durham Dec 25, 1889 after which the couple became residents of Waveland where they have resided since. Mrs. Durham was graduated from Miami University with the class of 1882 and taught school at Judson and near Rockville for four years before her marriage to Mr. Durham. Mrs. Durham was an active member of the Waveland Presbyterian Church until her health failed. She was also a member of the Pythian Sisters. The husband, 3 sons: Rue of Elkton, MD; Frank A. of Louisville Ky; and Harold of Dallas, TX and five grandchildren remain. A great grandchildren preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at the Machledt Funeral Home Friday by Rev. Smith of Shannondale. Burial will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery. - kbz