Jack County, TX - Obituaries - Lafayette Murray ************************************************************************************* This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dorman Holub Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************************* The Jacksboro Gazette Thursday, December 1, 1898 Died at the residence of his parents, Mr. And Mrs. William Murray, Lafayette Murray, 16 November 1898. Lafayette was born in Greene County, Indiana, in 1858, came to Texas with his parents, arriving in Jack county, 6 November 1878. Having known him 20 years, he was an honest man and true friend. In 1896 he made a profession of faith in Christ, joined the Missionary Baptist church and died a consistent member. Pleasant Grove Sunday school, of which he was a member for many years, unite in heartfelt sympathy with his aged parents, brothers and sisters in their bereavement.