he following is the obituary clipping in the scrapbook of Wilson Durham, son of Frederick D. Durham: "Frederick Durfee Durham, 65, a life long resident of Hebron, died suddenly Tuesday morning, February 2, of a heart attack while helping his son with the chores. Mr. Durham was born October 11, 1871. He was the second son of Joseph and Emma Hills Durham. He received his education in the schools of Hebron, and December 27, 1893, was united in marriage to Margaret E. Spoor. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John W. Charlton of Gloversville; one son, Wilson F. Durham of Hebron, and one granddaughter, Margaret Eloise Charlton of Gloversville. Mr. Durham was a Christian man of sterling character, a devoted father and grandfather; a faithful, kind, sympathetic neighbor and friend, ever present and helpful in times of need and always interested in the activities of the community in which he lived; a man whom to know was to honor. In his youth he united with the Hebron Presbyterian church and was deeply interested in its success and at the time of his death was its ruling elder and clerk, which offices he held for many years. Mr. Durham was a charter member and the first master of the Hebron grange which was organized in 1911. He was also president of the Hebron Cemetery Association. He was assessor for several years and had held various offices of the town and schools. In the passing of Mr. Durham, Hebron loses one of its most valued citizens who will be greatly missed and whose place in the community will long be vacant. While Mr. Durham has lived on three different farms, he was born and began his married life on the farm where he died. Following a prayer service at the house the funeral, which was largely attended, was held in the Hebron Presbyterian Church, February 5 at 2 p.m., the Rev. Arthur Spaulding of Salem officiating. Rev. Mr. Spaulding gave high tribute to the home life of Mr. and Mrs. Durham. He spoke of Mr. Durham's faithfulness in church activities as well as civic life and quoted, "He died working". The bearers were Messrs. Robert N. Wilson, Harold McKinney of Salem, Jay Darrow, Roscoe Wilson, Henry Rogers, and John Garrity of Hebron. Among the many relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. John W. Charlton of Gloversville. The profusion of flowers was further evidence of the high esteem in which Mr. Durham was held by all who knew him. The interment was in the family plot in the Hebron Cemetery. Greatest sympathy is felt for the family." [STACYN.GED]

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