There is another member of Aunt Artie’s family besides Carlos who should be mentioned because he relates to Reed and Deva, Linda’s mom and dad. That other person was Aunt Artie’s son Terrel Durham. He was a handsome man but I do not have a picture of him. . This younger son grew up to become a minister, and it. was he who performed the ceremony when my brother Reed and Deva were married in 1948. This was shortly after Reed had been discharged from the army.
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I love this picture made in 1996 because it is full of people I love and miss seeing. L to R Clarence Emerson (wheel chair); Frank Williams, standing; Carlos Durham, cap and dark glasses; far right Ernest Williams, standing, blue cap. The apple tree in the picture was planted by Frank when he was a boy. Bet you recognize a lot of those people
Dad, Carlos Durham, Ernest and Reed
This picture was made in 1942. L to R, Marvice Williams, Carlos Durham, Ernest Williams and Reed Williams. Don’t you love how grown-up Ernest and Reed looked? But look closely at their faces. They were so young
Aunt Artie Durham Johnson
In the picture, the lady on the left with my mom and dad is my Aunt Artie Durham Johnson. She was born in 1893, a few years before my mom and dad. . She married Dad’s older half brother, Uncle Elvin Durham, 1887-1926. I never knew Uncle Elvin because he had passed away before I was born, and I do not have a photograph of him. But I was told he was a teacher and that he and Aunt Artie lived on Ragged Ridge when they were first married. This picture, about 1966, is a good depiction of my aunt’s personality. She was personable and pleasant just as she appears to be in the photo. I wish all our email group could have known her.
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