OBIT: John Thomas MURRAY, 1891, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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Death of John T. Murray.

  At twenty minutes past 10 o'clock yesterday morning John Thomas 
Murray died at his residence, No. 906 Twentieth avenue, from a 
complication of diseases.  For ten years past he had been in ill health 
and this illness assumed a serious phase on the 8th of January last, 
when he was compelled to remain in-doors.  He became worse and finally 
was forced to take his bed, from which he never rose.  His sufferings 
were at time intense, yet his final hours were peaceful.  Mr. Murray 
was born in Huntingdon county, April 10, 1832, and was by occupation a 
farmer.  Four years ago he became a resident of Altoona.  He was twice 
married and his second wife survives.  He also leaves four children - 
two sons and two daughters - Mary, residing with her grandmother in 
Stone Creek valley, Huntingdon county; William C., of Johnstown; Harry 
L. and Miss Myrtle M., of Altoona.  Mr. Murray during his residence in 
Huntingdon county became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, 
but had not connected himself with any of the churches of that 
denomination in Altoona.  When able, however, he attended the Chestnut 
avenue church.  The funeral will take place Tuesday morning at 10 
o'clock.  Services at his late residence, conducted by Rev. A. E. 
Miller, D.D.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Monday, February 23, 1891