Who was Willie Murray?

Willie Murray (1903–1938) was born in Spearsville, Union Parish, LA and died in Spearsville, Union Parish, LA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Willie Irvin Murray 1903–1938

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 DEC 1903 · Spearsville, Union Parish, LA

Died 12 AUG 1938 · Spearsville, Union Parish, LA

Father Joseph Solomon Murry

Mother Lou Verda Beaird

Spouse Bly Pratt

Children Bennie Irvin Murray, Living

Siblings Clara Corrine Murry, Clayton Lawrence Murry, Clestie Murry, Desta Mona Murry, Edna Lou Murry, Infant Twin Daughter Murry, John Donald Murry, Laverne Murry, Lawrence Archie Murray, Lillie Bell Murry, Living , Mary Evelyn Murry, Melvis Murrell Murry, Murto Murry, Oceal Murray, Ola Mae Murry, Owen Murry

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1910 United States Federal Census Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication …

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Biography

The story of Willie Irvin Murray began in 1903 in Spearsville, Union Parish, LA. In 1910, Willie Irvin Murray resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Union, Louisiana, USA. Willie Irvin Murray married bly pratt, and had children including bennie irvin murray, living. Willie Irvin Murray passed away in 1938 in Spearsville, Union Parish, LA.

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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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1903

Birth of Willie Irvin Murray in Spearsville, Union Parish, LA

Birth

1910

Willie Irvin Murray resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Union, Louisiana, USA

Residence

1938

Death of Willie Irvin Murray in Spearsville, Union Parish, LA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Willie Murray

This ancestor line traces from Brielle, South Holland, Netherlands (1646) to Spearsville, Union Parish, LA (1903) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Willie Murray (1903–1938) was born in Spearsville, Union Parish, LA and died in Spearsville, Union Parish, LA. 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 Willie 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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