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Sarah Jane Murray 1879–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 MAY 1879

Birth Location: Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Death Date: 23 NOV 1969

Death Location: Massepequa Pk, Nassau, NY 11762

Father: Charles Murray

Mother: Margaret Murray

Spouse(s): William Benton

Children(s): Margaret Smith, William Benton, David Benton, Mary Murray, Susan Crowley, Williamina Benton, Sarah Hay

In 1879, Sarah Jane Murray entered the world in Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland, born to Charles Murray And Margaret D Murray. In 1881, Sarah Jane Murray resided in Maryculter, Kincardineshire, Scotland. In 1891, Sarah Jane Murray resided in Aberdeen St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Sarah Jane Murray married James, William Reid Hay Benton, and had children including David Benton, Jennie Bunton Wadleigh, Margaret J Smith, Mary Hay Murray, Sarah Hay, Susan E Crowley, William Charles Benton, Williamina Benton. Sarah Jane Murray passed away in 1969 in Massepequa Pk, Nassau, NY 11762.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Sarah Jane Murray entered the world in Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland, born to Charles Murray And Margaret D Murray.
  • In 1881, Sarah Jane Murray resided in Maryculter, Kincardineshire, Scotland.
  • In 1891, Sarah Jane Murray resided in Aberdeen St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  • Sarah Jane Murray married James, William Reid Hay Benton, and had children including David Benton, Jennie Bunton Wadleigh, Margaret J Smith, Mary Hay Murray, Sarah Hay, Susan E Crowley, William Charles Benton, Williamina Benton.
  • Sarah Jane Murray passed away in 1969 in Massepequa Pk, Nassau, NY 11762.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Murray's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Murray
1879–1969
Birth Place: Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Parents
Charles Murray
1850–1930
Foveran, Aberdeenshire
Margaret (D) Murray
1855–1925
Cairnfechil, Udny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Susan Charles
1821–
Foveran, Aberdeenshire
Jeffray Murray
1820–
Scotland
William Park
1821–1890
Longside, Aberdeenshire
Jane Low
1815–1893
Cruden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Charles
1771–1861
Janet Davidson
1778–
William Park
1772–1839
Elizabeth kerr
1775–1870
George Low
1791–1850
Susan Young
1790–1857
2nd-Great-Grandparents
CHARLES 46
1741–1787
Ann Alexander
1754–1825
John Carr
1750–
Christian Rennie
1753–
James Low
1759–1841
Janet Kellie
1763–1844
Jean Singer
1764–1861

Sarah Murray's Descendants

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Sarah (Jane) Murray (12 MAY 1879–23 NOV 1969) m. William (Reid Hay) Benton (9 Nov 1879–1923)
  1. 1. Margaret (J) Smith 1904–1964 m. William (B.) Smith 1901–1984
    1. 1. Albert (M) Smith 1931–1993
    2. 2. William (R.) Smith 1923–1982
    3. 3. Thomas (C.) Smith 1925–1944
    4. 4. Donald (George) Smith 1927–1946
  2. 2. William (Charles) Benton 1910–1921
  3. 3. David Benton 1915–1915
  4. 4. Mary (Hay) Murray 1899–1962
  5. 5. Susan (E) Crowley 1913–1979
  6. 6. Williamina Benton 1906–2004
  7. 7. Sarah Hay 1899–

Sarah Murray's Timeline

8 Records

1879
12 MAY 1879
Birth of Sarah Jane Murray in Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 2
Sarah Jane Murray resided here in Maryculter, Kincardineshire, Scotland
Maryculter, Kincardineshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 12
Sarah Jane Murray resided here in Aberdeen St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Aberdeen St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
1902
30 Aug 1902
Age 23
Sarah Jane Murray was married in Troy, New York, USA
Troy, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Sarah Jane Murray resided here in Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, USA
Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, USA
1925
1925
Age 46
Sarah Jane Murray resided here in Greenfield, Saratoga
Greenfield, Saratoga
1930
1930
Age 51
Sarah Jane Murray resided here in Manhattan (Districts 1001-1249), Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
Manhattan (Districts 1001-1249), Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
1969
23 NOV 1969
Age 90
Death of Sarah Jane Murray in Massepequa Pk, Nassau, NY 11762
Massepequa Pk, Nassau, NY 11762

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 MAY 1879
    Event Place: Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Ser
    [2] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Aberdeen St Nicholas; ED: 11; Page: 23; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1891_48
    [3] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Maryculter; ED: 4; Page: 1; Line: 11; Roll: cssct1881_73
    [4] New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Greenfield; County: Saratoga; Page: 1
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1037; FHL microfilm: 2341312
    [7] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85
    [8] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [9] New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1972, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index
    [10] North Dakota, U.S., State Death Certificates, North Dakota Department of Health; Bismark, North Dakota; North Dakota Death Records
    [11] North Dakota, U.S., Naturalizations, 1873-1952
    [12] Aberdeenshire, Scotland, School Admission Registers, 1852-1927, Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen, Scotland, UK; Aberdeenshire School Admission Records; Reference Number: EDGR6SA1821

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1902
    Event Place: Troy, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York State, Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Maryculter, Kincardineshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Maryculter; ED: 4; Page: 1; Line: 11; Roll: cssct1881_73

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Aberdeen St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Aberdeen St Nicholas; ED: 11; Page: 23; Line: 14; Roll: CSSCT1891_48

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1913
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1037; FHL microfilm: 2341312
    [2] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85
    [3] North Dakota, U.S., Naturalizations, 1873-1952

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Leeds, Benson, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Dec 1920
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Ser

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Greenfield, Saratoga
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1925, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Greenfield; County: Saratoga; Page: 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Manhattan (Districts 1001-1249), Manhattan, New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 1037; FHL microfilm: 2341312

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Burnbanks
    Record Source: Aberdeenshire, Scotland, School Admission Registers, 1852-1927, Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen, Scotland, UK; Aberdeenshire School Admission Records; Reference Number: EDGR6SA1821

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Manifests of Passengers Arriving At St. Albans, Vt, District Through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; NAI: 4492490; Record Group: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Ser

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Massapequa Park, Nassau, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1972, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 NOV 1969
    Event Place: Massepequa Pk, Nassau, NY 11762
    Record Source: New York State, U.S., Death Index, 1957-1972, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Death Index

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