Background
Durham, John Stephens was born on July 18, 1861 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Stephens) Durham.
Durham, John Stephens was born on July 18, 1861 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Stephens) Durham.
Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1886, Civil Engineer, 1889.
Associate editor Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, 1887. United States consul to Santo Domingo, 1890. United States minister to Haiti and charge d’affaires to Santo Domingo, 1891-1893.
Admitted to Philadelphia bar, 1895.
In Cuba as United States assistant attorney, preparing defenses against claims before Spanish Treaty Claims Commission until 1905. Now practicing law, representing European and American interests in the West Indies.
Home: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Married Constance Mackenzie, July 1, 1897.