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Silas Murray 1799–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Apr 1799

Birth Location: New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 05 Jul 1874

Death Location: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA

Father: Mark ⚠

Mother: Hannah Murray

Spouse(s): Mahala Murray

Children(s): Melissa Murray, Sarah Murray, Thomas Murray, Hattie Strain, Eliza Murray, Stevens None, Alfred Murray, Morris Murray, Ellen Murray, Elias Murray, Theodore Murray, Margret Gipson, Anna Black

In 1799, Silas Murray entered the world in New Jersey, USA, born to Mark Murray And Hannah Murray. In 1830, Silas Murray resided in Dennis, Cape May, New Jersey. In 1850, Silas Murray established residence. Silas Murray married Mahala Murray, and had children including Alfred Murray, Anna Black, Elias Murray, Eliza Murray, Ellen Murray, Hattie Strain, Margret Gipson, Melissa Murray, Morris Murray, Sarah Murray, Stevens, Theodore Murray, Thomas Murray. Silas Murray passed away in 1874 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Silas Murray entered the world in New Jersey, USA, born to Mark Murray And Hannah Murray.
  • In 1830, Silas Murray resided in Dennis, Cape May, New Jersey.
  • In 1850, Silas Murray established residence.
  • Silas Murray married Mahala Murray, and had children including Alfred Murray, Anna Black, Elias Murray, Eliza Murray, Ellen Murray, Hattie Strain, Margret Gipson, Melissa Murray, Morris Murray, Sarah Murray, Stevens, Theodore Murray, Thomas Murray.
  • Silas Murray passed away in 1874 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mark ⚠
1790–1830
Birth Location: Deerfield, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
M⚠
Hannah Murray
1792–
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
HM

Spouses(s)

Mahala Murray
1800–1883
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
MM

Children(s)

Melissa Murray
1853–
Birth Location: Ohio
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Sarah Murray
1823–
Birth Location: New Jersey
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Thomas Murray
1820–1850
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
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Hattie Strain
1844–1916
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
HS
Eliza Murray
1834–1916
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
EM
Stevens None
1845–1920
Birth Location: Padiham, Lancashire, England
S
Alfred Murray
1843–1896
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
AM
Morris Murray
1845–
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
MM
Ellen Murray
1841–
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
EM
Elias Murray
1849–
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
EM
Theodore Murray
1842–1896
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
TM
Margret Gipson
1827–1883
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
MG
Anna Black
1826–1892
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
AB

Silas Murray's Ancestors

Self
Silas Murray
1799–1874
Birth Place: New Jersey, USA
Parents
Mark Murray ⚠
1790–1830
Deerfield, Cumberland, New Jersey, USA
Hannah Murray
1792–
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Othniel (Daniel) Murray
1730–1821
Kent County, Maryland, USA
Katherine Murray
1740–1820
Sweden
Nathaniel Gates
1747–1831
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Eleanor Jack
1767–1821
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Lenape Murray
1700–1800
Margaret Murray
1705–1800
Johannes Kitt
1734–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Silas Murray's Descendants

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Silas Murray (05 Apr 1799–05 Jul 1874) m. Mahala Murray (Abt. 1800–27 Apr 1883)
  1. 1. Melissa Murray 1853– m. Jaspur Harding 1849–
    1. 1. William Harding 1874– m. Leahana Harding 1886–
  2. 2. Sarah Murray 1823–
  3. 3. Thomas Murray 1820–1850
  4. 4. Hattie Strain 1844–1916 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Strain 1834–1896
    1. 1. Harry Strain 1863–
    2. 2. Harvey Strain 1862–1938 m. Frances (Rebecca) Strain 1863–1929 m. Abbigail Sayre 1863–1951 m. Abby Strain 1865–
      1. 1. Howard (Earnest) Strain 1896–1956 m. Marie (C) Strain 1895–1967
        1. 1. Janet (Louise) Strain 1920–2000 m. Herman (H) Ayres 1920–2013
        2. 2. Helen Strain 1922–2002 m. Paul (Eugene) Ullery 1918–2009
      2. 2. H (Carle) Munsva 1884–
      3. 3. Chloe Strain 1885–1962 m. Theodore (Gustave) Vornholt 1879–1962
        1. 1. Robert (A) Vornholt 1919–1994 m. Mary (Ellen) Vornholt 1915–1977
        2. 2. Myron Vornholt 1911– m. Marguerite Duncan 1915–
        3. 3. Lester Vornholt 1914–1995 m. Gladys (Leah) Vornholt 1917–1999
        4. 4. Dorothy Vornholt 1907–
      4. 4. Lura Strain 1887–
      5. 5. Albertie Strain 1888–
      6. 6. Lennie Strain 1890–
      7. 7. Howard (E) Strain 1896–
    3. 3. Mary Phillips 1865–1910 m. Thomas Allen 1853– m. Charles (T C) Straughn 1865–
      1. 1. M (Phillips) Appleton 1888–1937 m. Henry (Lewis) Appleton 1884–1968
        1. 1. John (Lavery) Appleton 1919–1920
    4. 4. John (White) Strain 1869–1907
  5. 5. Eliza Murray 1834–1916
  6. 6. Stevens 1845–1920 m. John Mercer 1833–1916
    1. 1. Hattie Mercer 1869–1933
    2. 2. Alice (E) Funston 1865–1944 m. Joseph (Eldrige) Funston 1855–1922
      1. 1. Joseph (Eldridge Funston) Jr. 1883–
  7. 7. Alfred Murray 1843–1896
  8. 8. Morris Murray 1845–
  9. 9. Ellen Murray 1841–
  10. 10. Elias Murray 1849–
  11. 11. Theodore Murray 1842–1896
  12. 12. Margret Gipson 1827–1883
  13. 13. Anna Black 1826–1892 m. Saml Black 1807–1871
    1. 1. James (O. Black) ⚠ 1853–1878 m. Mary Black 1854–1941 m. Mary Wills 1853–
      1. 1. Elisabeth Black 1875–
      2. 2. George (W.) Black 1876–
      3. 3. John (Ira) Black 1877–1956
      4. 4. Calvin (A.) Black 1879–
      5. 5. John (C) Black 1885–1952
      6. 6. Emma Black 1878–
      7. 7. Mandanie Black 1871–
      8. 8. Viola (V.) Black 1873–
      9. 9. Curtis Black 1893–
      10. 10. Jayson Black 1888–
      11. 11. William (J) Black 1882–
      12. 12. Helen Black 1884–
      13. 13. Hellen Black 1884– m. Charles Peterson 1883–
    2. 2. Samuel (A) Black 1861–1930 m. Catherine Black 1870–1949 m. Barbara (E.) Black 1860–1943
      1. 1. Georgia Se.bern 1902– m. Robert (Key) Brown 1906– m. Charles (Watson Sebern) Jr 1904–1947
      2. 2. Clifford (A) Black 1889–1939 m. Blanche (Ruth Black) Gatton 1897–1977
        1. 1. Ethel Black 1917–1976
        2. 2. Wendell (D.) Latham 1911–2000 m. Wendell (D.) Latham 1912–1979 m. Almon (Thomas) Vaughn 1894–1952 m. William (N) Hartman 1910–1985 m. Charles (M.) Warzecha 1926–1981
        3. 3. Gordon Black 1915–1997 m. Marjorie (J) Siegel 1917–2000

Silas Murray's Timeline

12 Records

1799
05 Apr 1799
Birth of Silas Murray in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1830
1830
Age 31
Silas Murray resided here in Dennis, Cape May, New Jersey
Dennis, Cape May, New Jersey
1850
1850
Age 51
Silas Murray resided here
None
1858
1858
Age 59
Silas Murray resided here in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1864
1864
Age 65
Silas Murray resided here in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1868
1868
Age 69
Silas Murray resided here in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Silas Murray resided here in Franklin, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Franklin, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1874
05 Jul 1874
Age 75
Death of Silas Murray in Franklin County, Ohio, USA
Franklin County, Ohio, USA
1874
05 Jul 1874
Age 75
Death of Silas Murray
None
1874
12 Sep 1874
Age 75
Silas Murray - Probate in Franklin, Ohio, USA
Franklin, Ohio, USA
1881
1881
Age 82
Silas Murray resided here in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1894
1894
Age 95
Silas Murray resided here in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Apr 1799
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbus Ward 4, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: M432_679; Page: 261A; Image: 210
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Franklin, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: M593_1200; Page: 475A; Image: 161; Family History Library Film: 552699
    [4] Web: Columbus, Ohio, Green Lawn Cemetery Index, 1780-2010
    [5] Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 1016; Family History Film: 1255016; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0149
    [6] Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 1016; Family History Film: 1255016; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0149
    [7] Year: 1880; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 1016; Family History Film: 1255016; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 020; Image: 0149
    [8] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 11 July 2017, 22:11), entry for Silas Elm Murray(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L65Y-X4X
    [9] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 13 December 2014), Silas Murray in entry for Mary Jane Mercer, 14 Sep 1920; citing Death, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
    [10] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 8 December 2014), Silas Murray in entry for Hattie Strain, 29 Apr 1916; citing Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, reference fn 24844; FHL microfilm 1,983
    [11] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 8 December 2014), Silas Murray in entry for Mary Jane Mercer, 14 Sep 1920; citing Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, reference cn 58285; FHL microfilm 1
    [12] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 13 December 2014), Silas Murray in entry for Annie Black, 25 Feb 1892; citing Death, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States, sou
    [13] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001," database with images, FamilySearch ( : 13 December 2014), Silas Murray in entry for Hattie Strain, 29 Apr 1916; citing Death, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States, s
    [14] FamilySearch Family Tree, "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch ( : 12 April 2016), Silas Murray, 1860.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Dennis, Cape May, New Jersey

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Columbus Ward 4, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: M432_679; Page: 261A; Image: 210

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1858
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Franklin, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Franklin, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: M593_1200; Page: 475A; Image: 161; Family History Library Film: 552699

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1894
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus, OH
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Jul 1874
    Event Place: Franklin County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Columbus, Ohio, Green Lawn Cemetery Index, 1780-2010
    [3] Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1805-1918 ; Index, 1805-1905; Probate Place: Franklin, Ohio
    [4] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 11 July 2017, 22:11), entry for Silas Elm Murray(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L65Y-X4X

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 Jul 1874
    Record Source: Web: Columbus, Ohio, Green Lawn Cemetery Index, 1780-2010

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Columbus, Ohio, Green Lawn Cemetery Index, 1780-2010
    [3] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch</i> ( : modified 11 July 2017, 22:11), entry for Silas Elm Murray(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID L65Y-X4X

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Web: Columbus, Ohio, Green Lawn Cemetery Index, 1780-2010

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1874
    Event Place: Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Wills and Probate Records, Will Records, 1805-1918 ; Index, 1805-1905; Probate Place: Franklin, Ohio
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