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Dr. John Silas McMurtrey

Birth	:	1 Oct 1853 Rison, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA
Death	:	23 Dec 1928 Rison, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Memorial Park, Martin County, USA
Coordinate	:	26.9706001, -80.1066971
Description	:	CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD - December 27, 1928 DEATH CLAIMS DR. J.S. MCMURTREY SUNDAY MORNING Prominent Rison Physician and County Health Officer, Passes Away Dr. J.S. McMurtrey, age 75, life-long resident of this community, died at his home here Sunday at noon, after an illness of several weeks. In rapidly failing health for the past year, he sought relief about a month ago through an operation at a Little Rock hospital, but in view of his advanced years and weakened condition, little change in his condition was effected. Sinking rapidly for 48 hours prior to his death, he expired just before noon. He... Read More	CLEVELAND COUNTY HERALD - December 27, 1928 DEATH CLAIMS DR. J.S. MCMURTREY SUNDAY MORNING Prominent Rison Physician and County Health Officer, Passes Away Dr. J.S. McMurtrey, age 75, life-long resident of this community, died at his home here Sunday at noon, after an illness of several weeks. In rapidly failing health for the past year, he sought relief about a month ago through an operation at a Little Rock hospital, but in view of his advanced years and weakened condition, little change in his condition was effected. Sinking rapidly for 48 hours prior to his death, he expired just before noon. He is survived by his wife; one son, Jesse L. McMurtrey of Crossett; and three daughters, Miss Mamie McMurtrey, Mrs. Victor Boggs and Mrs. Donovan Wyatt, all of Rison; one brother, Atty J.M. McMurtrey, also of Rison. Dr. McMurtrey was one of the best known and most beloved citizens of the county, having engaged in the practice of medicine here for almost 50 years. He stood in highest esteem in church, civic, social and professional circles. He was born near the present site of the town of Rison, October 1,1853, and has made his home here all his life. He was married in 1883to Miss Maggie Mead. With a winning and entertaining personality no one was able to form more lasting friendships than he. Dr. McMurtrey was a charter member of the Rison Baptist Church, serving as a deacon a large part of the time since its organization. True to his church all through the years, unless kept away by illness or in ministering to others, he was always to be found in his pew at the services of the church. In 1898 Dr. McMurtrey with the late Dr. T.H. Ackerman, established the Rison Drug Company, which they have operated jointly for several years. He has served as a member of the city council on a number of occasions, as well as school director. He was a member of the school board at the time the present school building was erected, the cornerstone of which bears his name. At the time of his death, he was county and city health officer, which office he had held for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Baptist church in charge of the Rev. H.W. Jean, the pastor. Burial ceremonies were at Greenwood cemetery with Masonic honors by members of the local lodge, of which he had been treasurer for more than 20 years. Death came to him as he lived. Cool and calm, and he faced it without fear and slept away, seemingly without pain. Thus, thisgrand old pioneer physician answered his last "call."

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Where is Dr. John Silas McMurtrey's memorial?
Dr. John Silas McMurtrey's memorial is located at: Riverside Memorial Park, Martin County, USA.
When did Dr. John Silas McMurtrey death?
Dr. John Silas McMurtrey death on 23 Dec 1928 in Rison, Cleveland County, Arkansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr. John Silas McMurtrey's memorial?
Latitude: 26.9706001
Longitude: -80.1066971

Family Members:

Parent

Col Elisha Lawley “E. L..” McMurtrey

(1822 - 1896)

Louisa Baggett McMurtrey

(1825 - 1902)

Spouse

Margaret Frances “Maggie” Mead McMurtrey

(1859 - 1935)

Siblings

Judge Elisha Albert “Eli” McMurtrey

(1851 - 1925)

James Madison McMurtrey

(1858 - 1944)

Mary Elvira McMurtrey Williams

(1862 - 1924)

Children

Mayme E. McMurtrey

(1884 - 1961)

Elizabeth McMurtrey Boggs

(1889 - 1978)

J. Carroll McMurtrey

(1892 - 1893)

Jesse L McMurtrey

(1895 - 1942)

Janetta Sue McMurtrey Wyatt

(1900 - 1981)

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