2nd Generation
Abrem Liehew Durbin
Abrem Liehew Durbin, the son of Ambrose Durbin and Mary Ann Howard, was born on 26 Aug 1865 in Lee County, KY, USA. He was one of three children. Abraham married Mary Delina Estes on 18 Mar 1886 in Lee, KY, USA, he was 21 she was 20. He passed away on 16 Jan 1946 in Hamilton, Butler County, OH, USA at age 80, and was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery, Hamilton, Butler County, OH, USA.
1940 census record indicates his daughter Ethel, and her family were living with him. His death certificate indicates he was living with Ethel and her family in Hamilton, Ohio at the time of his death.
Mary Delina Estes, the daughter of Asberry Estes and Isabella (Libby) Newton, was born on 18 Mar 1866. She passed away on 17 Jul 1924 at age 58, assumed in Lee, KY, USA. Although her name is on the grave headstone with Abrem, it is unknown if she is buried next to him in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Hamilton, Butler County, OH, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
- Francis E Durbin was born on 14 Oct 1888 and died 1969.
- Leslie Durbin was born on 30 Nov 1891 and died on Oct 30, 1918 in Irvine, KY, USA, at age 26 of influenzas.
- Everette Durbin was born on 17 Apr 1893 and died on 4 Oct 1984 in Winchester, KY, USA at age 91.
- Ethel Catherine Durbin was born on 30 Jun 1895 and died on 31 Jan 1977 in Fairfield, Butler, OH, USA.
- Andronicus W. Durbin was born on 30 Aug 1896 and died in 1971 at age 75.
- Isabell Agnes Durbin was born on 17 Sep 1897.
- Dahlia Durbin was born on 18 Dec 1899 in Old Landing, Lee, KY, USA and died on 6 Oct 1991 in Hamilton, Butler, OH, USA at age 91.
- Rutha E. Durbin was born on 5 Aug 1901 and died on 27 Jan 1918 at age 16 of tuberculosis.
- Leonard Lee. Durbin was born on 25 Jun 1903 and died on 20 Apr 1989 at age 85.
- Arthur J. Durbin was born on 30 May 1905 and died on 4 Feb 1981 at age 75.
Other events in the life of Abrem Liehew Durbin
Burial: Jan 19, 1946 – St. Mary Cemetery, Hamilton, Butler County, OH, USA
Father: Ambrose Durbin
Mother: Mary Ann Howard
Other events in the life of Mary Delina Estes Durbin
Burial: 1924 – St. Mary Cemetery, Hamilton, Butler County, OH, USA
Father: Asberry Estes
Mother: Isabella Newton
Abe and Lina Durbin
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Death Certificate - Abrem Liehew
Grave stone - Abrem Liehew & Mary Delina
3rd Generation
Ambrose Durbin
Ambrose “Cap” Durbin, the son of John and Nancy Ann (Wagers) Durbin, was born in 1834 in Estill County, KY, USA. He was one of thirteen children, plus he had eight half brothers and sisters. Joseph married Mary Ann Howard on 24 May 1859 in Estill County, KY, USA, he was 25 she was 30. He passed away in 1903 at age 68.
It is possible Ambrose was a Captain in the Army, hence the nickname “Cap”. I have not been able to find any evidence that supports this fact. I did find information on an Ambrose Durbin who served in the Union army during the Civil War. He was a Private with Company A of the 7Th Regiment of the KY Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered in at Camp Dick Robinson, KY on Sep 22, 1861, and discharged Dec 16, 1861 at London KY. Since there are several Ambrose Durbin’s in KY at this time, I am not sure which is correct.
I also find reference to Ambrose Durbin, former sheriff of Estill County, KY. Perhaps this is where the nickname “Cap” come from. Again, I can find no evidence to support this fact.
Mary Ann Howard, the daughter of Clement Howard and Nancy Ann (Logsdon) Howard, was born in 1829 in Estill Co, KY, USA and died on 13 Apr 1878 in Lee, KY, USA at age 49.
Nancy A. (Unknown), possible marriage to Nancy A. (unknown), between 1878-1880. The 1880 census shows an 18-year-old Nancy A. listed as his wife; Ambrose is listed as 40. There are no known children from this marriage. There is a note in grandma’s bible that indicates Ambrose was married twice.
Children of Ambrose and Mary:
- John Durbin (1859 - ).
- William Henry Durbin (1863 - )
- Abrem Liehew Durbin (1865 – 1946)
Other events in the life of Ambrose Durbin
Burial: Beatty Place Cemetery, Lee County, KY, USA – no marker at grave (this was a note written on back of the picture of Ambrose).
Father: John Durbin
Mother: Nancy Ann Wagers
Other events in the life of Mary Ann Howard
Father: Clement Howard Jr.
Mother: Nancy Ann Logsdon
NOTE: There appear to be several Ambrose Durbin’s in KY during this time. The information found here is what I was able to piece together that made the most sense based on dates and other family information.
Ambrose Durbin
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Ambrose and Mary Ann Marriage Bond
Ambrose Durbin Marriage Bond
Ambrose and Mary Marriage Certificate
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John and Nancy Marriage Certificate
John and Nancy Marriage Bond
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Samuel Durbin and Ann Logsdon’s Homestead Located in Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland. Built in 1741, on the MD register of historical places.
Samuel Durbin and Ann Logsdon’s Homestead Located in Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland. Built in 1741, on the MD register of historical places.
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From: Durbin and Logsdon genealogy with related families, 1626-1998