Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Murray, William James 1911
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The Belding Banner, Thursday, February 16, 1911


William James Murray was born in Otsego county, N.Y., January 18, 1843.  Three 
years later he moved to Waukesha, Wis., where he resided until 1849, when he 
located in Greenville, Mich.  

In 1858 they moved to Ionia county.  In response to the call of his country he 
enlisted in the year 1861 in Co. B 25th Mich. Infantry, under command of Capt. 
Samuel L. Demorest and 1st Lieutenant Capt. Frank R. Chase.  In 1865 he 
received an honorable discharge.  After the war he engaged in the lumber 
business and operated a mill with his father.  In 1868 he was united in 
marriage to Miss Anna Raby, with whom he lived in holy and happy union until 
death severed the tie August 10, 1906.

Mr. Murray then moved with his two sons, Elton and Will, to his farm in 
Mecosta county, where he resided until his death February 10.  He leaves three 
sons, Elon R. and Will J. of Mecosta and Charles Murray of this city.  One 
brother is still living in Kalkaska county.  He had been in poor health for 
the past three years.  He was for many years a devoted member of the United 
Brethren church and a Sunday school teacher.

The funeral service was conducted by his late residence by Rev. I. S. Bussing 
and the remains laid to rest in Riverridge cemetery, February 14.  The casket 
was draped with the flag presented to his company by the ladies of Smyrna.  
Edgar L. Barry, a comrade, assisted in the last sad rites.


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