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Maj John Murdock

Birth	:	1706 East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York, USA
Death	:	21 Jan 1778 Connecticut, USA
Burial	:	Old Burying Ground, Westbrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2864227, -72.4508209
Description	:	in the 68 year of his age [Genealogical and Family History of Western New York: A Record of ..., Volume 1 edited by William Richard Cutter ". . .John Murdock, born at East Hampton, Long Island, in 1706, and died at West Saybrook, Connecticut, in 1788. This John Murdock, often called Judge Murdock, or Major Murdock, was one of the most prominent men in the colony of Connecticut. He was prominent in social, official, church and military circles. He was the wealthiest man in Saybrook. Several times he represented Saybrook in the Connecticut legislature, held prominent positions in the religious organizations... Read More	in the 68 year of his age [Genealogical and Family History of Western New York: A Record of ..., Volume 1 edited by William Richard Cutter ". . .John Murdock, born at East Hampton, Long Island, in 1706, and died at West Saybrook, Connecticut, in 1788. This John Murdock, often called Judge Murdock, or Major Murdock, was one of the most prominent men in the colony of Connecticut. He was prominent in social, official, church and military circles. He was the wealthiest man in Saybrook. Several times he represented Saybrook in the Connecticut legislature, held prominent positions in the religious organizations of the Congregational church in Connecticut, and later became judge of the court of common pleas for New London county. He was one of the most eminent lawyers in Connecticut, and during his occupancy of the bench, was possibly the best known jurist in the state. He took a prominent part in military affairs, was a captain in the Connecticut line in the famous expedition of General Abercrombie in 1758 against the French under Montcalm, took part in the disastrous campaign against Ticonderoga, and for his gallant conduct during the assault on that fortress was promoted to the rank of major. Injuries received at that time and the effect upon his health prevented a further participation in military affairs after that campaign, and he devoted himself to his legal, religious and other social obligations which were many. He left a large estate, and died well known, as one of the most prominent men in the then new state of Connecticut. He was twice married, his first wife being Phebe Sill, of Lyme, Connecticut; she left no surviving children. His second wife was Frances Conklin, of East Hampton, Long Island. They had thirteen children. . . " (info provided by Msmith #47320929)]

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Maj John Murdock's memorial is located at: Old Burying Ground, Westbrook, Middlesex County, USA.
When did Maj John Murdock death?
Maj John Murdock death on 21 Jan 1778 in Connecticut, USA
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Latitude: 41.2864227
Longitude: -72.4508209

Family Members:

Parent

Peter Murdock

(1679 - 1753)

Mary Fithin Murdock

(unknow - 1755)

Spouse

Frances Conkling Murdock

(unknow - 1799)

Children

Phebe Murdock Devotion

(1738 - 1803)

Anne Murdock Lay

(1746 - 1803)

Abraham Murdock

(1751 - 1777)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Old Burying Ground
Westbrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2864227, -72.4508209

2. Lower Cemetery
Westbrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2844900, -72.4522160

3. Cypress Cemetery
Westbrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2947006, -72.4428024

4. Temple Beth Tikvah Cemetery
Clinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2795715, -72.4968033

5. Small Pox Cemetery
Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2919000, -72.4041100

6. Beaver Brook Cemetery
Clinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2808900, -72.4987700

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Clinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2691994, -72.5085983

8. Resurrection Cemetery
Westbrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3233795, -72.4935303

9. Indian River Cemetery
Clinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2783699, -72.5240707

10. Upper Cemetery
Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2991982, -72.3783035

11. Saint Johns Roman Catholic Cemetery
Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3009338, -72.3783035

12. First Church of Christ Memorial Garden
Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2868300, -72.3753900

13. Grace Episcopal Church Memorial Garden
Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2881290, -72.3752100

14. Riverside Cemetery
Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2910995, -72.3705978

15. Centerbrook Cemetery
Essex, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3489990, -72.4163589

16. Cypress Cemetery
Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2827988, -72.3550034

17. Hammonasset Cemetery
Madison, New Haven County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2792015, -72.5556030

18. Prospect Hill Cemetery
Essex, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3551064, -72.3925323

19. Grove Cemetery
Essex, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3565941, -72.3955765

20. Winthrop Cemetery
Deep River, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3635712, -72.4859467

21. River View Cemetery
Essex, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3569183, -72.3919220

22. Duck River Cemetery
Old Lyme, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3106003, -72.3277969

23. Meeting House Hill Cemetery
Old Lyme, New London County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3042984, -72.3243790

24. First Congregational Church Cemetery
Deep River, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3831215, -72.4328918