Benjamin Eastwood Durham

Sailor (Coal Passer), 1910; Wire worker; Engineer-Steam Railroad, 1920; Fireman-Fire Department, 1930

Married 11 Apr 1914 in Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey to Augusta Pearl Emmons
Born ca. Aug 1890 in Pennsylvania
Died 14 Mar 1958 in Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey

To them were born:

Notes

• Benjamin's age in the census records: in 1900, age 6 (b. Jul 1893); in 1910, age 18; in 1920, age 27; in 1930, age 37.
• News report, Trenton Evening Times, 14 Apr 1914:
  Personal Mention
    Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Eastwood Durham, the latter of whom was Miss Augusta Pearl Emmons before her marriage last Saturday, will reside at 124 Spring Street after returning from their bridal trip to Washington, D. C.
• News report, Trenton Evening Times, 14 Oct 1921:
  32 Pass In Test / For City Firemen
    Result of the recent examination for fireman, uniformed fire department, this city, made public by the Civil Service Commissioner today, shows an eligible list of 32 candidates... The men, when appointed, will receive a salary of $1,350 a year.
    In order of merit, the successful candidates follow: ... [28] Benjamin E. Durham, 1023 Division Street, 78.11; ...
• Real Estate Transfers, Trenton Sunday Times-Advertiser, 03 Nov 1935:
  Trenton Property / Sold During Week
    Genesee Street, 1303, Mary D. Spotts, et al., to Benjamin E. Durham. 20x100.
• Obituary, Trenton Evening Times, 15 Jun 1955:
  Durham Dies; / City Fireman
    Benjamin E. Durham, 62, a Trenton fireman for 33 years, died suddenly last night after suffering a heart attack at his home, 1303 Genesee Street.
    Mr. Durham was a hoseman assigned to Engine Company No. 3. He was the husband of Mrs. Augusta P. Emmons Durham.
    He was a member of Local No. 6, FMBA, and Enterprise Council No. 6, Jr. OUAM.
    In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Samuel J. Dillahey and Mrs. James A. Richart, both of Trenton; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. William Jolly of Chesterfield and Mrs. William Parelli of Trenton, and several nieces and nephews.
    The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday from the Thatcher Building, 986-88 South Broad Street. The Rev. Paul T. Warfield of St. Mark's Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call Friday evening.
• Obituary, Trenton Evening Times, 16 Jun 1955:
  Funeral Saturday
  [photo] Benjamin E. Durham
    Funeral services for Benjamin E. Durham, 62, Trenton fireman for 33 years, who died Tuesday at his home, 1303 Genesee Street, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Thatcher Building, 986 South Broad Street. The Rev. Paul T. Warfield of St. Mark's Lutheran Church will officiate. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow evening.
• Benjamin was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Trenton, New Jersey.
• Card of Thanks, Trenton Sunday Times-Advertiser, 10 Jul 1955:
  DURHAM
  I wish to extend to the Trenton Fire Department, my appreciation and thanks for the many acts of kindness and respect bestowed upon my late husband, Benjamin E. Durham, also to the F.M.B.A. Association, the Relief Association and to all the friends and neighbors who expressed their sympathy through cards, and the loan of their car. Again I say thank you. Mrs. Gussie Durham and daughters, Mrs. Samuel Dillahey and Mrs. James Richart.

Sources

• 1900 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Mercer Co., Hamilton Twp., E.D. 46, Sheet No. 18B [=88B], 373-380, 30 Jun 1900
• 1910 - U.S. Census, Military and Naval, U.S.S. North Carolina, E.D. 74, Sheet No. 8A [=193A], 373-380, 30 Jun 1900
• 1920 - Trenton City Directory: Durham Benjamin E, wireworker, h 1023 Division
• 1920 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Mercer Co., Trenton, Ward 11, E.D. 95, Sheet No. 1B [=99B], 17-16, 1023 Division St., 02 Jan 1920
• 1930 - U.S. Census, New Jersey, Mercer Co., Trenton, Ward 10, E.D. 11-44, Sheet No. 2B [=238B], 31-35, 36 Ashmore Ave., 07 Apr 1930