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Joseph Landon Colt Murray 1815–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 January 1815

Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 1896

Death Location: Flag Pond, Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: James Murray

Mother: Betsy Miller

Spouse(s): Nancy Hensley

Children(s): Lucinda Murray, Adaline Murray

The story of Joseph Landon Colt Murray began in 1815 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1880, Joseph Landon Colt Murray resided in Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina, USA. Joseph Landon Colt Murray married Nancy Lizzie Hensley, and had children including Adaline Murray, Lucinda Jane Murray. Joseph Landon Colt Murray passed away in 1896 in Flag Pond, Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Landon Colt Murray began in 1815 in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Joseph Landon Colt Murray resided in Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina, USA.
  • Joseph Landon Colt Murray married Nancy Lizzie Hensley, and had children including Adaline Murray, Lucinda Jane Murray.
  • Joseph Landon Colt Murray passed away in 1896 in Flag Pond, Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Joseph Murray's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Murray
1815–1896
Birth Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
James William Brown Murray
1789–1875
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Betsy (Elizabeth) Miller
1790–1876
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Murray's Descendants

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Joseph (Landon Colt) Murray (12 January 1815–1896) m. Nancy (Lizzie) Hensley (Abt. 1833–3 Mar 1898)
  1. 1. Lucinda (Jane) Murray 1856–1955 m. Enoch ("Enick" "Nick" Onis) Norton 1848–1926
    1. 1. Margaret (L) Shelton 1883–1923
    2. 2. Henry (Harrison Norton) Sr 1888–1983
    3. 3. Ross Norton 1896–1985
    4. 4. Serena Norton 1881–1965 m. Zebb (E) Metcalf 1879–
      1. 1. Levi Metcalf 1902–
      2. 2. Earnest Metcalf 1904–
      3. 3. Oscar Metcalf 1907–
      4. 4. Edith Metcalf 1909–
      5. 5. Minnie Metcalf 1912–
      6. 6. Pauline Metcalf 1916–
      7. 7. Lee (Ester) Metcalf 1919–
      8. 8. Jake (Alvin) Metcalf 1913–1916
      9. 9. Annie (M) Metcalf 1899–
    5. 5. Mary (Belle) Craine 1895–1980
    6. 6. Pearl (Idella) Ramsey 1900–1986
    7. 7. Hack Norton 1868–1904
    8. 8. George Norton 1869–1937 m. Malissa Riddle 1869–1921
      1. 1. Elisha Norton 1911–1975 m. Ellie Norton 1918–2010
        1. 1. Elisha (Earl) Norton 1938–2018
        2. 2. Joan Norton 1936–2020 m. Raleigh (English) Ballard 1931–2002
    9. 9. Daniel Norton 1872–
    10. 10. Margret Norton 1883–
    11. 11. Meaban Norton 1885–
    12. 12. Alice Norton 1890–1971
    13. 13. William (Melvin (Melvin)) Norton 1885–1957
    14. 14. William (Melvin) Norton 1885–1957
  2. 2. Adaline Murray 1865–

Joseph Murray's Timeline

3 Records

1815
12 January 1815
Birth of Joseph Landon Colt Murray in Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 65
Joseph Landon Colt Murray resided here in Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1896
1896
Age 81
Death of Joseph Landon Colt Murray in Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 January 1815
    Event Place: Washington County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Middle Fork of Ivy, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1896
    Event Place: Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Flag Pond, Unicoi County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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