Schley County GaArchives Biographies.....Murray, James Monroe July 7, 1853 - March 25, 1930
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Connie Bozeman http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00025.html#0006238 June 8, 2009, 6:00 pm

Author: unidentified newspaper, but probably Ellaville  Sun

Biographical sketch found in Eunice Murray Poole's Bible, 2009 :

Biographical:
James Monroe Murray was born July 7, 1853 in Schley county (previously Marion 
county) near Ellaville, Ga,.    He was married Dec. 10, 1874 to Mary Ammons 
Lightner, and we celebrated our 55th anniversary on Dec. 10, 1929 before he 
died March 25, 1930.  He was in his 77th year when he passed away.  
 
We reared ten children, seven boys and three girls, all of whom are living.  
He joined the church at Philippi, in the Uppatoie Association, Sept. 6 , 1888 
and was baptized by Elder Sims.  He was clerk of the association for a number 
of years and was Deacon from May 31 1900 until he was ordained to preach, Oct 
28, 1902.  He served four churches, and one year five until 1928; spending a 
little over 25 years in the ministry.  He served the following churches: 
Philippi, County Line, Mr. Nebo, Liberty, Mt, Zion, Good Hope, and one at 
Andersonville, Ga.  He was a farmer until he was elected clerk of the superior 
court at Ellaville in 1891, in which office he served for 14 years.



During the last five years of his life, he suffered three light strokes of 
paralysis and was in declining health all the while.   This photograph is one 
that was taken on our 55th anniversary (no photograph posted).  Your sister in 
hope, Mrs. J. M. Murray, Ellaville, GA.  



Additional Comments:
I found this in my grandmother's Bible, newspaper unidentified, but probably 
Ellaville Sun.

The following are the minutes of Philippi Church for Sept. 6, 1888.

Philippi Church Minutes
Sept 6th 1888

After preaching by Eld Sims:  the church of Christ at Phillippi met in 
conference.  1st  Opened the door of the church when J.M. Murray came forward 
related his christian experience and was received.  Sister Byrd came forward 
made acknowledgments and was restored
J.G. Murray Mod
I.P. Blue  C.C.


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