Who was Claude Murray?

Claude Murray (1908–1987) was born in Texas, United States and died in Ore City, Upshur, Texas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Claude Leon Murray 1908–1987

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Mar 1908 · Texas, United States

Died 2 Apr 1987 · Ore City, Upshur, Texas, United States

Father Lee Honodus Murray

Mother Margaret Desiree Paralee Gunn

Siblings Clyde Conner Murray, Gilbert Lafayette Murray, Harold Lee Murray, Howard Austin Murray, Letha Augusta Murray, Millard Theodore Murray, Rena Etta Murray, Sylvester Elmo Murray, Virdie Rebecca Murray

Records

U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Texas Death Index U.S. World War II Army … Social Security Death Index (CD …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lee Honodus Murray

Margaret Desiree Paralee Gunn

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1908, Claude Leon Murray entered the world in Texas, United States, born to lee honodus murray and margaret desiree paralee gunn. Claude Leon Murray passed away in 1987 in Ore City, Upshur, Texas, United States.

Sources

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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Death Records Texas Death Index
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Military U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

Life Timeline

1908

Birth of Claude Leon Murray in Texas, United States

Birth

1987

Death of Claude Leon Murray in Ore City, Upshur, Texas, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Claude Murray

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1425) to Texas, United States (1908) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Claude Murray (1908–1987) was born in Texas, United States and died in Ore City, Upshur, Texas, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Claude in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 20 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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