Who was Sylvester Murray?

Sylvester Murray (1917–1944) was born in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, United States and died in Corregidore, Phillipines. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Sylvester Elmo Murray 1917–1944

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

Born 31 Jan 1917 · Sherman, Grayson, Texas, United States

Died 24 Oct 1944 · Corregidore, Phillipines

Father Lee Honodus Murray

Mother Margaret Desiree Paralee Gunn

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

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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 1917, Sylvester Elmo Murray entered the world in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, United States, born to lee honodus murray and margaret desiree paralee gunn. Sylvester Elmo Murray passed away in 1944 in Corregidore, Phillipines.

Sources

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Military U.S., World War II and Korean Conflict Veterans Interred Overseas
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Military U.S., World War II Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Casualties, 1941-1945
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Record World War II Prisoners of War, 1941-1946

Life Timeline

1917

Birth of Sylvester Elmo Murray in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, United States

Birth

1944

Death of Sylvester Elmo Murray in Corregidore, Phillipines

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sylvester Murray

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1425) to Sherman, Grayson, Texas, United States (1917) across 20 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Sylvester Murray (1917–1944) was born in Sherman, Grayson, Texas, United States and died in Corregidore, Phillipines. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sylvester 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.
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