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Luther Thomas Murray 1856–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jul 1856

Birth Location: Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 27 May 1921

Death Location: Andrews, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Thomas +

Mother: Sally Nicholson

Spouse(s): Emma Thornbury

Children(s): Carl Murray, Lucy Murray, Stacy Murray, Harper Murray, James Murray

In 1856, Luther Thomas Murray entered the world in Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA, born to Thomas Murray And Sally Nicholson. In 1860, Luther Thomas Murray resided in Jefferson, Polk, Iowa. In 1900, Luther Thomas Murray resided in Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA. Luther Thomas Murray married Emma Jane Thornbury, and had children including Carl Murray, Harper M Murray, James Murray, Lucy M Murray, Stacy Murray. Luther Thomas Murray passed away in 1921 in Andrews, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Luther Thomas Murray entered the world in Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA, born to Thomas Murray And Sally Nicholson.
  • In 1860, Luther Thomas Murray resided in Jefferson, Polk, Iowa.
  • In 1900, Luther Thomas Murray resided in Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • Luther Thomas Murray married Emma Jane Thornbury, and had children including Carl Murray, Harper M Murray, James Murray, Lucy M Murray, Stacy Murray.
  • Luther Thomas Murray passed away in 1921 in Andrews, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Luther Murray's Ancestors

Self
Luther Murray
1856–1921
Birth Place: Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA
Parents
Thomas Murray +
1806–1878
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Sally Nicholson
1811–1892
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Murray
1739–1821
Buckingham, Buckingham County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Farmer
1764–1850
Hamshire, North Carolina, American Colonies
John (Jester) Nicholson
1784–1868
Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Mary Williams
1782–1852
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Farmer
1738–1825
Elizabeth Dew
1740–1790
Nimrod Jester
1762–1854
Tryphena Nicholson
1765–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jester
1736–1788

Luther Murray's Descendants

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Luther (Thomas) Murray (31 Jul 1856–27 May 1921) m. Emma (Jane) Thornbury (5 March, 1860–17 Jan., 1953)
  1. 1. Carl Murray 1882–1955 m. Dollie (E) Bowen 1886–1950
  2. 2. Lucy (M) Murray 1895–
  3. 3. Stacy Murray 1888–1968
  4. 4. Harper (M) Murray 1895–1960 m. Rose (Lois) Snider 1909–
  5. 5. James Murray 1884–

Luther Murray's Timeline

6 Records

1856
31 Jul 1856
Birth of Luther Thomas Murray in Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA
Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 4
Luther Thomas Murray resided here in Jefferson, Polk, Iowa
Jefferson, Polk, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 44
Luther Thomas Murray resided here in Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Luther Thomas Murray resided here in Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Luther Thomas Murray resided here in Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
1921
27 May 1921
Age 65
Death of Luther Thomas Murray in Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA
Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1856
    Event Place: Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_507; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 177
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 455; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240455
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa; Roll: M653_338; Page: 100; Family History Library Film: 803338
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_418; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1374431
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa; Roll: M653_338; Page: 100; Family History Library Film: 803338

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa; Roll: 455; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1240455

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T624_418; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1374431

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jefferson, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_507; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 177

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1921
    Event Place: Polk City, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Andrews, Polk County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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