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William Daniel Durham

Houston, Harris County

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, August 26, 1838.

Marker Details

Address 1217 W. Dallas Ave.
Location Description Founders Memorial Park, 1217 W. Dallas Ave.
Marker # 10652
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type grave marker
Code Texas Revolution, Republic of Texas; pioneers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 29.756091, -95.37957

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