OBIT: James DURHAM, 1943, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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JAMES DURHAM

A resident of Tyrone for the past fifty-six years, died suddenly Monday 
afternoon at 4:15 o'clock of a heart ailment.  Mr. Durham was a son of 
George and Martha Durham and was born on Feb. 9, 1871, at Abergavenny, 
England.  He came to the United States when about 18 years of age and 
was employed at the foundry just east of Tyrone.  He became an expert 
moulder and later was made foreman of that department.  He retired 
several years ago.  During his life in Tyrone, he resided at the John 
Foster home, 813 Park Avenue.  Surviving are these brothers and 
sisters:  Samuel Durham of Detroit, Mich., Thomas, Caleb, Harris, 
Rhoda, Eva, Lucy, Alice, and Edith Durham of England.  He was a member 
of the First Presbyterian Church and a teacher in the Sunday school for 
thirty years.  He was also a member of the Y.M.C.A. and the Red Cross.

Altoona Mirror, October 27, 1943