Background
Darst, William Maury was born on December 8, 1937 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of Homer William and Elisabeth (Robertson) Darst.
Darst, William Maury was born on December 8, 1937 in Galveston, Texas, United States. Son of Homer William and Elisabeth (Robertson) Darst.
Bachelor, Stephen F. Austin State University, 1961. Master of Arts, 1963. Postgraduate, Texas Technology University, 1970—1975.
Postgraduate, University Houston, 1975—1982.
News reporter Galveston Daily News, 1963—1965, religion writer, since 1980. Teacher journalism Ball High School, Galveston, 1965—1967. Instructor history Galveston College, since 1967.
Member vestry Trinity Episcopal Church, 1974—1977. Chairman Galveston County History Commission, 1966—1967. Member of National R.R. History Association, Junior College Teachers Association, Texas History Association, Southern History Association, E. Texas History Association (president 1974-1975).
Married Mary Lou Hughes, April 20, 1963. Children: Robert Maury, Catharine Fontaine.