The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Eel River Township, pages 570-571
John Durham, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Eel River Township, was born May 3, 1838, in Montgomery County, Ind., a son of John and Mary (Fields) Durham. His parents were natives of Kentucky, who came to Montgomery County among the early settlers. His father was twice married and had by his first wife five children--Henry C., John, Susan A., Mary F., and James W. He was married a second time to Sarah Stubbins, of Montgomery County, and to this union were born eight children--Celia, Mattie J., Sarah D., Samuel W., Emma B., Charles, Nancy J. and Harry. He died in Montgomery County, after a life of great usefulness, in May, 1876. Our subject was reared and educated in the common schools of his native county. He was married Dec.22, 1865, to Miss Lee A., daughter of Lee and Miranda Tucker. They have had seven children--Charles O., Frank C., John L., Clarence S., Harry C., Thomas G. and Mary F. In 1865 Mr. Durham settled on his present farm in this township and is the owner of 460 acres of improved land. He in now serving his fourth year as Trustee of this township. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic Party.