Descendants of Abraham McMurtry (~1775-1835)
1. Abraham McMurtry, b. ca. 1775 in Virginia or Tennessee, d. 1835 in St Clair Co, Ill
Mtd. Riflemen (1812) in Capt. Jacob Short's Co., Illinois Militia.
Moved his family to Illinois about 1811.
Spouse: Elizabeth McIllhaney, d. 1847 in St Clair Co, Ill
Married ca. 1800.
Children:
1 2. James W McMurtry 1801, b. ca. 1801, m. Abi Williams, 6 January 1831
in Monroe Co, Ill, d. 1850 in Wisconsin
2 16. George McMurtry 1803, b. ca. 1803, m. Nancy (Carr) Arnett, 9
November 1829 in St Clair Co, Ill, d. 13 November 1837 in Illinois
3 45. Sarah McMurtry 1805, b. ca. 1805
4 46. Joseph McMurtry 1810 (2), b. 1810, m. Rebekka R Talbott, 15 March
1832 in St Clair Co, Ill, m. Nancy Vaughan, 21 January 1847 in St Clair Co,
Ill, d. 1867
5 52. Lee McMurtry 1812, b. ca. 1812
6 53. John McMurtry 1814, b. ca. 1814, m. Vienna Cheek, 29 June 1837 in
Monroe Co, Ill, d. 1848
7 59. Matilda McMurtry, b. ca. 1816
8 60. Hazekiah McMurtry, b. ca. 1818, d. 1847
9 61. Margaret McMurtry 1820, b. 1820, d. 1825
2. James W McMurtry 1801, b. ca. 1801, d. 1850 in Wisconsin
In Black Hawk War 1831-32
Spouse: Abi Williams, b. in New York, d. ca. 1843
Married 6 January 1831 in Monroe Co, Ill.
Children:
1 3. Joseph McMurtry 1833, b. 1832 in St Clair Co, Ill, m. Maranda Carbin,
17 May 1857 in Waldwick, Iowa, Wis, d. 1894
2 6. Thomas McMurtry 1834, b. March 1834 in Illinois
3 7. John McMurtry 1836, b. 1836 in Illinois, d. 30 May 1863
4 8. Lee McMurtry 1840, b. 15 April 1840 in La Fayette Co, Wisc, m. Marian
J Lindley, 6 January 1867, d. 13 May 1910 in Richland Co, Wis
5 14. Amy McMurtry, b. 4 April 1843 in Wiota, Lafayette, Wis, m. Nathaniel
Tyler Standish, 9 March 1862 in Eagle Twp, Richland, Wis
3. Joseph McMurtry 1833, b. 1832 in St Clair Co, Ill, d. 1894
A farmer in 1880.
See 1880 Census, living Windom, Cottonwood Co, Minnesota.
In 16th Regiment Wisconsin Infantry in Union Army?
Richland Co, Wisc
In November, 1862, Joseph McMurtrie was elected sheriff and served one
term. Joseph McMurtrie was born in St. Clair Co, Ill, in 1832.
When he was nine years old the family removed to La Fayette Co, Wis. In
1843 he family scattered, and until 1856 Joseph spent most of his time in
Iowa county. During the year last mentioned Joseph settled in Richland
Centre, and engaged at blacksmithing. He remained there until 1871, when he
removed to Cottonwood Co, Minn, where he still lives.
In November, 1866, Joseph McMurtrie was again elected sheriff.
Spouse: Maranda Carbin, b. 1838 in Pennsylvania
1870 census says born New York.
Married 17 May 1857 in Waldwick, Iowa, Wis.
Children:
1 4. Ida L McMurtry, b. 1861 in Wisconsin
2 5. Maude Emma McMurtry, b. 7 November 1868 in Illinois, m. Thomas
Jefferson Dewees, 4 April 1889 in White Co, Ill, d. 7 October 1942 in
Harrisburg, Saline Co, Ill
4. Ida L McMurtry, b. 1861 in Wisconsin
5. Maude Emma McMurtry, b. 7 November 1868 in Illinois, d. 7 October 1942 in Harrisburg, Saline Co, Ill
Spouse: Thomas Jefferson Dewees, b. 27 December 1868 in Illinois
Son of John Blair Dewees and Margaret Jane Wilson .
Married 4 April 1889 in White Co, Ill.
6. Thomas McMurtry 1834, b. March 1834 in Illinois
To California, res California 1900.
Prob at 429 Geary, San Francisco in 1890, with son, Thomas.
See 1900 Census, living Iandian Twp, Plumas Co, Ca.
7. John McMurtry 1836, b. 1836 in Illinois, d. 30 May 1863
See Ill m - MCMURTRY, JOHN TOONING, MARY L ST. CLAIR
04/30/1857 / 00005272
In Union Army in Co. H 5th Wis Vol - Civil War Burial: 1865
John McMurtrie 5th WI Inf. Co. H Captain Killed in action, below
Fredericksburg.
8. Lee McMurtry 1840, b. 15 April 1840 in La Fayette Co, Wisc, d. 13 May 1910 in Richland Co, Wis
See 1870 Census, living Richland, Richland Co, Wisc.
See 1900 Census, living Richland, Richland Co, Wisc.
See 1910 Census, living Richland, Richland Co, Wisc.
A private in Co H, 3rd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry in Union Army,
enlisted in 1861 and served 3 years.
Had a meat market in Richland Co, Wisc, where he came in 1864.
Spouse: Marian J Lindley, b. February 1842 in Ohio, d. 1930 in Richland Co, Wis
Married 6 January 1867.
Children:
1 9. Annabelle Lurena McMurtry, b. 1868 in Wisconsin, m. Edwin Stanton
Glasier, 24 December 1887 in Richland Co, Wis, d. 1961 in Richland Co,
Wis
2 10. Thomas L McMurtry, b. 1870, d. 1876 in Richland Co, Wis
3 11. Marvin Lee McMurtry 1876, b. 20 July 1876 in Wisconsin,
m. Florence ---, ca. 1905, d. May 1964 in Washington
9. Annabelle Lurena McMurtry, b. 1868 in Wisconsin, d. 1961 in Richland Co, Wis
Spouse: Edwin Stanton Glasier, b. 1862, d. 1927 in Richland Co, Wis
A medical doctor
Son of Henry W Glasier and Jane Boswell.
Married 24 December 1887 in Richland Co, Wis.
10. Thomas L McMurtry, b. 1870, d. 1876 in Richland Co, Wis
11. Marvin Lee McMurtry 1876, b. 20 July 1876 in Wisconsin, d. May 1964 in Washington
An electrician in 1910.
See 1910 Census, living Walla Walla, Wash.
See 1920 Census, living Walla Walla, Wash.
See 1930 Census, living Walla Walla, Whitman Co, Wash.
See SSDI
Spouse: Florence ---, b. 1876 in Wisconsin, d. 1964 in Walla Walla Co, Wash
Married ca. 1905.
Children:
1 12. Marvin Lee McMurtry 1905, b. 5 January 1905 in Washington
2 13. Marie Joyce McMurtry, b. 1907 in Washington
12. Marvin Lee McMurtry 1905, b. 5 January 1905 in Washington
See dates Mountain View Cemetery, Walla Walla County, Washington.
Wife - McMurtrey, Mary A., b. Oct 06, 1914, d. 2001 May 07, Masonic
Sec?
13. Marie Joyce McMurtry, b. 1907 in Washington
14. Amy McMurtry, b. 4 April 1843 in Wiota, Lafayette, Wis
Spouse: Nathaniel Tyler Standish, b. 2 November 1839 in Gains, NY, d. 17 December 1862 in Fayetteville, Ark
Married 9 March 1862 in Eagle Twp, Richland, Wis.
Children:
1 15. dau McMurtry, b. 17 December 1862
15. dau McMurtry, b. 17 December 1862
16. George McMurtry 1803, b. ca. 1803, d. 13 November 1837 in Illinois
In Black Hawk War 1831-32
Spouse: Nancy (Carr) Arnett, b. 1812 in St Clair Co, Ill, d. 1840
Nancy Carr married secondly Lemuel Dupuy, 10 Dec 1835.
Daughter of Henry C Carr and Mary Arnett.
Married 9 November 1829 in St Clair Co, Ill.
Children:
1 17. William T McMurtry, b. December 1832 in St Clair Co, Ill, m. Mary
Ann Hill, 9 December 1856 in St Clair Co, Ill, d. 1900
17. William T McMurtry, b. December 1832 in St Clair Co, Ill, d. 1900
A cooper in 1880.
See 1880 Census, living Freeburgh, St. Clair Co, Illinois.
See 1900 Census, living East St Louis, St Clair Co, Illinois.
A private in Co H, 117th Illinois Infantry in the Union Army? See Civil War
pensions index.
Spouse: Mary Ann Hill, b. February 1838 in St Clair Co, Ill, d. 1921
Daughter of Henry Hill and Sarah Lamastess.
Married 9 December 1856 in St Clair Co, Ill.
Children:
1 18. Cora Elizabeth McMurtry, b. 1864 in Illinois
2 19. George E McMurtry 1865, b. November 1865 in Illinois, m. Susanna
Wess, 29 June 1886 in St Clair Co, Ill, m. Mary E Bales, 1893, m. Kate
Daly, ca. 1895, d. 21 August 1939 in East St Louis, St Clair Co, Ill
3 42. Henry H McMurtry, b. 28 March 1869 in Missouri, m. Della Thorpe,
28 July 1891 in St Clair Co, Ill, m. Dora R Homan, 19 November 1920 in
Allen Co, Ind
4 43. Clarence E McMurtry (2), b. 6 June 1875 in St Clair Co, Ill, d. 28
December 1880 in St Clair Co, Ill
5 44. Ida McMurtry, b. January 1879 in Illinois, m. --- Zengler, ca. 1904
18. Cora Elizabeth McMurtry, b. 1864 in Illinois
Cora Alice McMurtry in 1880 census.
19. George E McMurtry 1865, b. November 1865 in Illinois, d. 21 August 1939 in East St Louis, St Clair Co, Ill
A cooper in a packing house in 1910.
See 1900 Census, living East St Louis, St Clair Co, Illinois.
See 1910 Census, living East St Louis, St Clair Co, Illinois.
See 1920 Census, living 4422 Avio Ave, St Louis, Mo.
See 1930 Census, living East St Louis, St Clair Co, Illinois.
Spouse: Susanna Wess, b. 1862
See Ill M for name
Married 29 June 1886 in St Clair Co, Ill.
Spouse: Mary E Bales, d. 1894
Married 1893.
Children:
1 20. William Hamilton McMurtry, b. November 1893 in Missouri,
m. Elizabeth McGuigan, 1914, d. 1962
Spouse: Kate Daly, b. August 1866 in Illinois, d. 1955
Maiden name may have been Kate Cheatam.
Married ca. 1895.
Children:
1 41. Mary Elizabeth McMurtry 1897, b. February 1897 in Illinois, m. Fred
Young, ca. 1922
20. William Hamilton McMurtry, b. November 1893 in Missouri, d. 1962
Perhaps called William John McMurtry. Wm H in 1900 cen.
See 1910 Census, living St Louis, St Louis Co, Missouri.
See 1930 Census, living St Louis, St Louis Co, Missouri.
Spouse: Elizabeth McGuigan, b. 28 December 1897 in Ireland, d. January 1968 in St Louis, Mo
Married 1914.
Children:
1 21. William John McMurtry, b. 23 April 1915 in Missouri, m. Loretta
Berttesmann, ca. 1941, d. March 1968 in Missouri
2 29. Mary Elizabeth McMurtry 1916, b. 13 November 1916 in Missouri,
m. Sam Longo, ca. 1943, d. 21 February 2006 in Washington, Pa
3 30. James M McMurtry 1919, b. 1919 in Missouri, m. June Twellman, ca.
1948
21. William John McMurtry, b. 23 April 1915 in Missouri, d. March 1968 in Missouri
Died 17 Jul, 1999 at Kansas City, Ks aged 83 yrs?
Spouse: Loretta Berttesmann
Ca Death - MCMURTRY LORETTA 06/10/1918 F UNKNOWN
VENTURA 10/11/1977 516-05-6878 59 yrs
Married ca. 1941.
30. James M McMurtry 1919, b. 1919 in Missouri
Spouse: June Twellman, b. 1920
Also Elizabeth Anne McMurtry and Robert Scott McMurtry
Married ca. 1948.
41. Mary Elizabeth McMurtry 1897, b. February 1897 in Illinois
Spouse: Fred Young
Married ca. 1922.
42. Henry H McMurtry, b. 28 March 1869 in Missouri
A blacksmith in 1900.
See 1900 Census, living Beadrstown, Cass Co, Illinois.
See 1910 Census, living St Louis, Mo with mother.
See 1920 Census, living Fremont, Stanton Co, Indiana.
See 1930 Census, living Fremont, Stueben Co, Indiana , says he was born in
Illinois.
Spouse: Della Thorpe, b. June 1870 in Illinois
Married 28 July 1891 in St Clair Co, Ill.
Spouse: Dora R Homan, b. 28 March 1869 in Indiana
Married 19 November 1920 in Allen Co, Ind.
43. Clarence E McMurtry (2), b. 6 June 1875 in St Clair Co, Ill, d. 28 December 1880 in St Clair Co, Ill
44. Ida McMurtry, b. January 1879 in Illinois
Spouse: --- Zengler
Married ca. 1904.
45. Sarah McMurtry 1805, b. ca. 1805
46. Joseph McMurtry 1810 (2), b. 1810, d. 1867
In Black Hawk War 1831-32
Spouse: Rebekka R Talbott
Mo Marr - Tanzy, Isaiah B McMurtry, Rebecca R 25 Oct 1838 02-129.
Married 15 March 1832 in St Clair Co, Ill.
Spouse: Nancy Vaughan, d. 1870
Married 21 January 1847 in St Clair Co, Ill.
Children:
1 47. Hezekiah McMurtry, b. 1848
2 48. Clara McMurtry 1852, b. 1852
3 49. Sara Ellen McMurtry, b. 1856 in Missouri
4 50. Henry McMurtry, b. 1859 in Missouri
5 51. Minerva McMurtry, b. 1861 in Missouri, m. WE Pope, 11 September
1880 in St Clair Co, Ill
47. Hezekiah McMurtry, b. 1848
48. Clara McMurtry 1852, b. 1852
49. Sara Ellen McMurtry, b. 1856 in Missouri
50. Henry McMurtry, b. 1859 in Missouri
51. Minerva McMurtry, b. 1861 in Missouri
Ill Marr say Mary McMurtry
See 1880 Census, living St. Clair, Illinois with Hamill family.
Spouse: WE Pope
Married 11 September 1880 in St Clair Co, Ill.
52. Lee McMurtry 1812, b. ca. 1812
Hannah Hoots was born ABT. 1822. She married Lee McMurtry 2 AUG
1837 in Washington County, Illinois. He was born ABT. 1810 in
Washington County, Illinois.
Daughter of Anthony Hoots, Sr. and Susanna Creason.
53. John McMurtry 1814, b. ca. 1814, d. 1848
Spouse: Vienna Cheek, b. ca. 1815
Married 29 June 1837 in Monroe Co, Ill.
Children:
1 54. Daniel McMurtry, b. 1838, m. Mary Jane Heatherly, 10 March 1864 in
Monroe Co, Ill, m. Lucinda B Dobbins, 8 January 1867 in Monroe Co, Ill,
d. 1870/80
2 56. Elizabeth McMurtry 1841, b. 1841
3 57. Jane McMurtry, b. 1843
4 58. Joseph McMurtry 1846, b. 1846
54. Daniel McMurtry, b. 1838, d. 1870/80
Spouse: Mary Jane Heatherly, b. in Missouri
Married 10 March 1864 in Monroe Co, Ill.
Spouse: Lucinda B Dobbins, b. 1846 in Kentucky
Married 8 January 1867 in Monroe Co, Ill.
Children:
1 55. Joseph D McMurtry, b. 1870 in Illinois, d. 20 February 1888 in
Monroe Co, Ill
55. Joseph D McMurtry, b. 1870 in Illinois, d. 20 February 1888 in Monroe Co, Ill
See 1880 Census, living Mitchie Pct, Monroe Co, Ill, stepson of James
Heatherly.
56. Elizabeth McMurtry 1841, b. 1841
57. Jane McMurtry, b. 1843
58. Joseph McMurtry 1846, b. 1846
59. Matilda McMurtry, b. ca. 1816
60. Hazekiah McMurtry, b. ca. 1818, d. 1847
61. Margaret McMurtry 1820, b. 1820, d. 1825
Is this the Margaret McMurtry who died 1882, married Nathan Fleming
CARR 13 FEB 1845 in St. Clair Co, IL, son of Henry C CARR and Mary
Polly ARNETT. He was born 2 FEB 1823 in St. Clair Co, IL, and died 23
SEP 1850 St. Clair Co, IL. ?
Descendant families report created by Gene 4.3.4, Mon, Jun 23, 2008