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John Murray

Birth	:	18 Jul 1836 Perth, Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Death	:	28 Jan 1914 Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Coffs Harbour Historic Cemetery, Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour City, Australia
Coordinate	:	-30.2984638, 153.1229401
Plot	:	B15, L10.
Description	:	Great-Great-Grandfather He was a stone mason who emigrated from Scotland. The Eldora Herald Thursday, January 29, 1914 John Murray Called Home Answers Final Summons Wednesday Morning Was a Pioneer Resident of Eldora John Murray died at his home in this city early Wednesday morning, January 29, death being due primarily to a fall he received last Friday morning on the ice near his home, aided by a weak heart action. Mr. Murray was born in Perth Shire, Scotland July 18, 1836. When but 16 years of age he crossed the waters for America, locating first in Wisconsin and coming to Iowa in 1855. On October 10, 1861... Read More	Great-Great-Grandfather He was a stone mason who emigrated from Scotland. The Eldora Herald Thursday, January 29, 1914 John Murray Called Home Answers Final Summons Wednesday Morning Was a Pioneer Resident of Eldora John Murray died at his home in this city early Wednesday morning, January 29, death being due primarily to a fall he received last Friday morning on the ice near his home, aided by a weak heart action. Mr. Murray was born in Perth Shire, Scotland July 18, 1836. When but 16 years of age he crossed the waters for America, locating first in Wisconsin and coming to Iowa in 1855. On October 10, 1861 he was united in marriage in Wisconsin to Miss Eunice Allen, who with four children survive the husband and father. In 1873 Mr. and Mrs. Murray came to Eldora to reside and have ever since made this city their home. To the older residents of Eldora Mr. Murray's death came with something of a personal bereavement, for through the long years of his residence here they had come to know the genial soul and had learned to love him. Of Scottish birth the twang of his native hills never quite got away from his speech and it was a pleasure indeed to hear him recall his boyhood days in that land of history, story and legend. Although John Murray was born under foreign skies, no man ever possessed a more loyal spirit for America or the city which had been his home for so many years. He was the friends of all and the little children everywhere knew and loved him. Some one has said that the man who finds pleasure amid God's flowers and in the association of little children is a man in whom a nation or city can put its faith. This was certainly true of John Murray. When a mere boy Mr. Murray joined the Presbyterian Church and during his long and useful life gave adherence to this faith. Besides the widow thus left to mourn the departure of a loved companion there are four children, namely: Ralph Murray of Eldora, Mrs. W.E. Rathbone of this city, Andrew Murray of California and W.J. Murray, president of the First National Bank of this city who was at the time of his father's death visiting in California. One son, Ray Murray, died in Eldora when a child of 9 years of age. Arrangements for the funeral have not, as yet been completed, but will not be held before Sunday, the friends waiting on the arrival of the the sons in California.

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Where is John Murray's memorial?
John Murray's memorial is located at: Coffs Harbour Historic Cemetery, Coffs Harbour, Coffs Harbour City, Australia.
When did John Murray death?
John Murray death on 28 Jan 1914 in Eldora, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Murray's memorial?
Latitude: -30.2984638
Longitude: 153.1229401

Family Members:

Spouse

Eunice Allen Murray

(1844 - 1918)

Children

Ralph D. Murray

(1865 - 1917)

Minnie Murray Rathbone

(1869 - 1958)

William John “Bill” Murray

(1873 - 1940)

Ray Elmer Murray

(1877 - 1886)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: -30.2984638, 153.1229401

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