Strange language on Shelman Durham Bible copy!
Hey, everyone,
Just re-visiting the text of the Shelman Durham Bible, and wonder if anyone else has noticed the strange language in paragraph 2 that reads, "Shelman Durham, grandfather and family Mathew Durham, came from Virginia and settled in Orange County, North Carolina,..."
Exactly what is that saying? I think it's saying that Matthew Sr. came from VA and settled in NC (That would be Shelman's grandfather, right?). Does anyone know anything about the Virginia connection?
Also, we understand that not all of Matthew Durham, Jr.'s children are listed in the Bible text. What is the most accurate, current information as to the number of children? Seems it ranges from 12 to 15 or so.
A final comment: I descend from Grace Durham, and notice there has been some conversation about whether her name was Grace or Gracy. Interestingly enough, she is listed as "Gracia" on the 1860 census, and what appears to be "Cresa" on the 1850 census. So I guess take your pick!
Nicknames and variants abound!
Gary
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Joan Evans 4/08/04
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Nancy Streck 9/27/04
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Joan Evans 8/06/07
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