Tool, TX, United States
Durham Avant. (1798-1862) A native of North Carolina, Durham Avant came to Texas in 1834 with his wife, Susan (Winsett), and after a time they settled in present day Henderson County. Avant served as a Texas Ranger and in 1850 helped survey and determine a central location for the Henderson County S
eat. He later opened a hotel in the new county seat of Athens. His death came shortly after he enlisted in the Confederate army with his son William. #10341
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