Descendants of James McMurtry (~1769-1837)
1. James McMurtry 1769, b. bef. 1765 in Somerset Co, NJ, d. 1837 in Humphreys Co, Tn
Birth assumed at least 21 years before marriage (1788) and before
his witnessing of a deed in 1786.
Representative - James McMurtry, from White Oak and Wells' Creek.
At this meeting Logan Presbytery is formed from Cumberland Presbytery
James moved with his brother John and sister Jane to Orange Co NC by
1785 where he married in 1788. He went with his brother and sister to
Sumner Co by 1796 and then on the Humphreys Co, TN in the early 1800s.
He was on a tax list in Humphreys County in 1807 and there are deeds of
purchase in Humphreys County in 1815 and 1824.
Spouse: Jean Bracken
Married 24 November 1788 in Orange Co, North Carolina.
Children:
1 2. Archibald N McMurtry, b. 1789 in Cumberland Co, NC, m. Elizabeth
---, ca. 1820, d. 1839 in Humphreys Co, Tn
2 6. Thomas B McMurtry, b. 1791 in Smith Co, NC, m. Jane ---, ca. 1813,
d. 23 May 1853 in Humphreys Co, Tn
3 103. James McMurtry 1795, b. 1792/5 in Tennessee, d. 6 February 1815 in
New Orleans, La
4 104. John McMurtry 1799, b. 1793/6, d. bef. July 1815 in War of 1812
5 105. Sally McMurtry, b. 1809 in Humphreys Co, Tn, m. Rue Rushing, ca.
1831, d. ca. 1860 in Monroe Co, Ark
2. Archibald N McMurtry, b. 1789 in Cumberland Co, NC, d. 1839 in Humphreys Co, Tn
Spouse: Elizabeth ---, b. 1800/10, d. aft. 1839
Married ca. 1820.
Children:
1 3. Susan McMurtry, b. ca. 1821 in Humphreys Co, Tn, d. 1839 in
Humphreys Co, Tn
2 4. William McMurtry 1823, b. ca. 1823 in Humphreys Co, Tn
3 5. Nancy R McMurtry, b. 1833 in Humphreys Co, Tn, m. Isaiah Barnes, 16
October 1851 in Benton Co, Tn
3. Susan McMurtry, b. ca. 1821 in Humphreys Co, Tn, d. 1839 in Humphreys Co, Tn
4. William McMurtry 1823, b. ca. 1823 in Humphreys Co, Tn
Died 1837?
5. Nancy R McMurtry, b. 1833 in Humphreys Co, Tn
Spouse: Isaiah Barnes, b. 1831 in Tennessee
Married 16 October 1851 in Benton Co, Tn.
6. Thomas B McMurtry, b. 1791 in Smith Co, NC, d. 23 May 1853 in Humphreys Co, Tn
See 1850 Census, living Humphreys, Tn.
A blacksmith
Spouse: Jane ---, b. 1795 in Tennessee, d. 4 January 1856 in Humphreys Co, Tn
Married ca. 1813.
Children:
1 7. James C McMurtry 1814, b. 27 December 1814 in Humphreys Co, Tn,
m. Sarah C Parker, ca. 1842, d. 5 December 1886 in Paducah, McCracken
Co, Ky
2 12. Elizabeth E McMurtry, b. 1817 in Tennessee, m. James Tuggle, 14
November 1833, d. 25 March 1885
3 13. John Harrison McMurtry, b. 20 January 1819 in North Carolina,
m. Mariah B Cooley, 17 March 1842 in Humphreys Co, Tn, m. Sarah
Amanda Carter, 19 June 1863 in Humphreys Co, Tn, d. 5 January 1905 in
Henry Co, Tn
4 101. Jane McMurtry (2), b. 1829 in Tennessee, d. aft. 1850
5 102. Elizabeth McMurtry (3), b. 1832 in Humphreys Co, Tn
7. James C McMurtry 1814, b. 27 December 1814 in Humphreys Co, Tn, d. 5 December 1886 in Paducah, McCracken Co, Ky
See 1850 Census, living Humphreys Co, TN.
A farmer
Spouse: Sarah C Parker, b. 8 March 1821 in Tennessee, d. 26 April 1879 in Paducah, McCracken Co, Ky
Sarah G Parker?
Married ca. 1842.
Children:
1 8. Thomas McMurtry 1843, b. 1843 in Tennessee, d. September 1949 in
Humphreys Co, Tn
2 9. Felix McMurtry, b. 1844 in Missouri, d. aft. 1850
3 10. William McMurtry 1848, b. 1848 in Tennessee, d. September 1849 in
Humphreys Co, Tn
4 11. Mary Ida McMurtry, b. November 1852 in Tennessee, m. WR Bethel, 2
August 1866 in Marshall Co, Ky, m. George W Powley, 23 November 1875
in McCracken Co, Ky, d. 10 April 1920 in Poplar Bluff, Mo
8. Thomas McMurtry 1843, b. 1843 in Tennessee, d. September 1949 in Humphreys Co, Tn
9. Felix McMurtry, b. 1844 in Missouri, d. aft. 1850
Spouse: Nancy Isabella BRINDLEY?
Birth abt 1856, Blount County, Alabama
Father Gabriel LaFayette BRINDLEY (1830-1925)
Mother Mary Sylvester WILSON
Died before 1860?
10. William McMurtry 1848, b. 1848 in Tennessee, d. September 1849 in Humphreys Co, Tn
11. Mary Ida McMurtry, b. November 1852 in Tennessee, d. 10 April 1920 in Poplar Bluff, Mo
Spouse: WR Bethel
Married 2 August 1866 in Marshall Co, Ky.
Spouse: George W Powley, b. 2 November 1843 in Germany, d. 2 December 1893 in McCracken Co, Ky
Married 23 November 1875 in McCracken Co, Ky.
12. Elizabeth E McMurtry, b. 1817 in Tennessee, d. 25 March 1885
Spouse: James Tuggle, b. 1811 in Kentucky, d. 5 April 1864 in Pope Co, Ill
Married 14 November 1833.
13. John Harrison McMurtry, b. 20 January 1819 in North Carolina, d. 5 January 1905 in Henry Co, Tn
A farmer in 1900. 1900 census born Feb 1818.
See 1850 Census, living Benton Co, Tn. Says born Tn.
See 1860 Census, living Humphreys Co, Tn.
See 1870 Census, living Benton Co, Tn.
See 1900 Census, living Henry Co, Tn.
Spouse: Mariah B Cooley, b. 28 September 1819 in Tennessee, d. 24 April 1862 in Humphreys Co, Tn
Daughter of Woodijak JH Cooley and Elizabeth Parchett.
Married 17 March 1842 in Humphreys Co, Tn.
Children:
1 14. Sarah J McMurtry, b. 26 December 1842 in Tennessee, d. 17 July
1843 in Tennessee
2 15. Malissa A McMurtry, b. 17 December 1844 in Tennessee, m. William R
Matheny, 12 August 1866 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 12 January 1897 in
Tennessee
3 16. James A McMurtry 1848, b. 8 April 1848 in Tennessee, d. 25 April
1862 in Tennessee
4 17. Mary E McMurtry, b. 13 October 1850 in Tennessee, d. 13 April 1862
in Tennessee
5 18. Francis V McMurtry, b. 16 July 1853 in Tennessee, d. 20 April 1862
in Tennessee
6 19. Eliza M McMurtry, b. 1856 in Tennessee
7 20. Amanda M McMurtry, b. 15 February 1857 in Tennessee, m. Alfred
Wyle Cooley, 23 December 1874, d. 16 December 1922 in Claremore, Ok
8 21. Dorsey Thomas McMurtry, b. 7 January 1861 in Tennessee, m. Rachel
Kizzie B Cooley, 22 November 1883 in Henry Co, Tn, d. 27 January 1902 in
Tennessee
Spouse: Sarah Amanda Carter, b. 22 February 1840 in Tennessee, d. 5 May 1917 in Henry Co, Tn
Father - Eaton Carter (or Allen)
Mother - Margret A Forest was born 12 August, 1817.
Married 19 June 1863 in Humphreys Co, Tn.
Children:
1 28. Emon A McMurtry, b. 3 February 1864 in Benton Co, Tn, d. bef. 1870
in Tennessee
2 29. Margaret A McMurtry, b. 3 February 1864 in Benton Co, Tn,
m. William Dorris Nunnery, 20 April 1884 in Henry Co, Tn, d. 15
November 1937 in Henry Co, Tn
3 30. Sidnera Davis McMurtry, b. 14 June 1865 in Benton Co, Tn,
m. William Frank Marcum, 2 October 1884 in Henry Co, Tn, d. 24 October
1932 in Arlington, Shelby Co, Tn
4 31. Charles Copeland McMurtry, b. 29 January 1867 in Tennessee,
m. Anna Bell French, 24 November 1889 in Henry Co, Tn, m. Elizabeth
'Lizzie' Oakley, 13 August 1912 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 6 January 1933 in
Henry Co, Tn
5 55. Armeda Alen McMurtry, b. 17 August 1869 in Benton Co, Tn,
m. William B Wells, 9 March 1886 in Henry Co, Tn, m. Lee Alton French, 8
December 1889 in Henry Co, Tn, d. 19 June 1941 in Big Sandy, Benton Co,
Tn
6 56. William Edward McMurtry, b. 11 February 1871 in Camden, Benton
Co, Tn, m. Rosie Lee Presson, 1 November 1891 in Henry Co, Tn, m. Mollie
Beuel McAlpin, 10 November 1934 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn, m. Mrs
Cubie Allen, 17 April 1948 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 8 September 1949 in Henry
Co, Tn
7 70. Richard Napoleon McMurtry, b. 1 August 1874 in Big Sandy, Tn,
m. Ada Lou Burnett, 11 August 1893, m. Ida C Dees, 24 December 1895 in
Marshall Co, Ky, m. Martha May Cornett, 29 September 1901 in Marshall
Co, Ky, d. 6 January 1946 in Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky
8 100. Rosalie B McMurtry, b. 22 August 1877 in Benton Co, Tn, d. bef.
1900 in Tennessee
14. Sarah J McMurtry, b. 26 December 1842 in Tennessee, d. 17 July 1843 in Tennessee
15. Malissa A McMurtry, b. 17 December 1844 in Tennessee, d. 12 January 1897 in Tennessee
Spouse: William R Matheny, b. 1839 in Tennessee
Married 12 August 1866 in Benton Co, Tn.
16. James A McMurtry 1848, b. 8 April 1848 in Tennessee, d. 25 April 1862 in Tennessee
17. Mary E McMurtry, b. 13 October 1850 in Tennessee, d. 13 April 1862 in Tennessee
18. Francis V McMurtry, b. 16 July 1853 in Tennessee, d. 20 April 1862 in Tennessee
19. Eliza M McMurtry, b. 1856 in Tennessee
20. Amanda M McMurtry, b. 15 February 1857 in Tennessee, d. 16 December 1922 in Claremore, Ok
E. M. McMurtry was born 1856.
Amanda M McMurtery Birth: Feb 1856 in Tennessee
# Death: 16 Dec 1922 Burial: Woodlawn Cemetery Claremore, OK
Marriage: Alfred W COOLEY b: Jan 1851 in Humphreys Co., Tennessee
Spouse: Alfred Wyle Cooley, b. January 1851 in Humphreys Co, Tn, d. 20 January 1918 in Tiawah, Oklahoma
Son of John W Cooley and Minerva V Cole, they are likely 1st cousins.
Married 23 December 1874.
21. Dorsey Thomas McMurtry, b. 7 January 1861 in Tennessee, d. 27 January 1902 in Tennessee
John Thomas McMurtry? A farmer in 1900.
See 1900 Census, living Humphreys Co, Tennessee.
Spouse: Rachel Kizzie B Cooley, b. June 1863 in Tennessee, d. ca. 1911 in Tennessee
Rachel C in 1900 census.
Daughter of John W Cooley and Minerva V Cole.
Married 22 November 1883 in Henry Co, Tn.
Children:
1 22. John Anderson McMurtry, b. 17 April 1885 in Tennessee, m. Alta
Brooks, 1925
2 25. Horace Elmer McMurtry, b. February 1892 in Humphreys Co, Tn,
m. Myrtle ---, ca. 1921, d. ca. 1957
22. John Anderson McMurtry, b. 17 April 1885 in Tennessee
See 1930 Census, living East Gadsden, Etowah Co, Alabama with wife Atta,
aged 24 and son John Thomas aged 3.
See SSDI John Thomas b 5 Oct 1926 d May 1977.
See also mailing list note 6 Feb 2001 by Melinda McMurtry Sciple.
Spouse: Alta Brooks, b. 1905 in Alabama
Married 1925.
Children:
1 23. John Thomas McMurtry, b. 5 October 1926 in Alabama, d. May 1977
23. John Thomas McMurtry, b. 5 October 1926 in Alabama, d. May 1977
Lived in Galletin and Waverly, Tennessee until he married and moved to
Mississippi.
Children:
1 24. Melinda McMurtry (2), b. ca. 1957, m. --- Sciple, ca. 1981
24. Melinda McMurtry (2), b. ca. 1957
Spouse: --- Sciple
Married ca. 1981.
25. Horace Elmer McMurtry, b. February 1892 in Humphreys Co, Tn, d. ca. 1957
See 1920 Census, living Humphreys Co, Tn
See 1930 Census, living Nashville, Davidson Co, Tn.
Spouse: Myrtle ---, b. 1896 in Tennessee
Married ca. 1921.
Children:
1 26. Horace J McMurtry, b. 27 January 1922 in Tennessee, m. Margaret
Bell, ca. 1952, d. 16 April 2004 in Nashville, Davidson Co, Tn
26. Horace J McMurtry, b. 27 January 1922 in Tennessee, d. 16 April 2004 in Nashville, Davidson Co, Tn
Nashville
Captain, Metro Fire Department and Army WWII Veteran.
Spouse: Margaret Bell
Married ca. 1952.
28. Emon A McMurtry, b. 3 February 1864 in Benton Co, Tn, d. bef. 1870 in Tennessee
29. Margaret A McMurtry, b. 3 February 1864 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 15 November 1937 in Henry Co, Tn
See Tn D&M for groom's first name and marriage date.
Spouse: William Dorris Nunnery, b. August 1864, d. 1942 in Tennessee
Married 20 April 1884 in Henry Co, Tn.
30. Sidnera Davis McMurtry, b. 14 June 1865 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 24 October 1932 in Arlington, Shelby Co, Tn
Sidnera Davis McMurtry from family bible.
Spouse: William Frank Marcum, b. 1860 in Tennessee, d. bef. 1930
Married 2 October 1884 in Henry Co, Tn.
31. Charles Copeland McMurtry, b. 29 January 1867 in Tennessee, d. 6 January 1933 in Henry Co, Tn
A farmer in 1900, 1910. A grocer in 1930.
See 1900 Census, living Henry Co, Tennessee.
See 1910 Census, living Henry Co, Tennessee.
See 1920 Census, living Benton Co, Tn. Called CC McMurtry
Spouse: Anna Bell French, b. 18 January 1868 in Henry Co, Tn, d. 11 April 1912 in Henry Co, Tn
Father: James Parley French b: 19 OCT 1838
Mother: Isabella Patience Morton b: 11 OCT 1832
Married 24 November 1889 in Henry Co, Tn.
Children:
1 32. Walter Grey McMurtry, b. 23 September 1890 in Johnston City, Tn,
m. Nora Belle Watson, 3 May 1914 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 27 February 1964
in Washington Co, Tn
2 39. Etta Blanche McMurtry, b. 7 June 1891 in Henry Co, Tn, d. bef. 1900
in Henry Co, Tn
3 40. Ida Myrtle McMurtry, b. ca. 1892 in Henry Co, Tn, d. bef. 1900 in
Henry Co, Tn
4 41. Jonny Morgan McMurtry, b. 1893 in Henry Co, Tn, d. bef. 1900 in
Henry Co, Tn
5 42. Archie Bell McMurtry, b. 7 December 1898 in Tennessee, m. William
Thomas Pierce, 15 August 1920 in Benton Co, Tn, d. September 1982 in
Dickson, Dickson Co, Tn
6 43. Lilly May McMurtry, b. 7 September 1901 in Benton Co, Tn, m. John
Herman Bain, 1920, d. 24 June 1983 in East Prairie, Mo
7 44. Birdie Elena McMurtry, b. 7 January 1903 in Tennessee, m. William
Hicks, 12 January 1921, d. 22 August 1972 in Sikeston, Mo
8 45. Ernest Jackson McMurtry, b. 26 September 1906 in Tennessee,
m. Edney Angie Madry, 25 July 1925 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 27 September
1956 in Tennessee
Spouse: Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Oakley, b. 1880, d. 20 April 1938 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
Married 13 August 1912 in Benton Co, Tn.
32. Walter Grey McMurtry, b. 23 September 1890 in Johnston City, Tn, d. 27 February 1964 in Washington Co, Tn
See 1920 Census, living Benton Co, Tn.
See 1930 Census, living Johnson City, Washington Co, Tn.
Spouse: Nora Belle Watson, b. 15 July 1893 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 29 March 1971 in Washington Co, Tn
Daughter of David Mack Watson and Louzella Oakley.
Married 3 May 1914 in Benton Co, Tn.
Children:
1 33. James Bain McMurtry, b. 23 January 1917 in Johnson City,
Washington Co, Tn, m. Pauline Virginia Mustard, ca. 1936, d. 28 January
1949 in Johnson City, Washington Co, Tn
33. James Bain McMurtry, b. 23 January 1917 in Johnson City, Washington Co, Tn, d. 28 January 1949 in Johnson City, Washington Co, Tn
Spouse: Pauline Virginia Mustard, b. 13 January 1917 in Tennessee, d. 12 March 1985 in Johnson City, Washington Co, Tn
Married ca. 1936.
39. Etta Blanche McMurtry, b. 7 June 1891 in Henry Co, Tn, d. bef. 1900 in Henry Co, Tn
40. Ida Myrtle McMurtry, b. ca. 1892 in Henry Co, Tn, d. bef. 1900 in Henry Co, Tn
41. Jonny Morgan McMurtry, b. 1893 in Henry Co, Tn, d. bef. 1900 in Henry Co, Tn
42. Archie Bell McMurtry, b. 7 December 1898 in Tennessee, d. September 1982 in Dickson, Dickson Co, Tn
Araviel McMurtry in 1920 census
See 1920 Census, living Benton Co, Tn.
Spouse: William Thomas Pierce, b. 26 June 1896 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn, d. 15 June 1975 in Dickson, Dickson Co, Tn
Married 15 August 1920 in Benton Co, Tn.
43. Lilly May McMurtry, b. 7 September 1901 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 24 June 1983 in East Prairie, Mo
Spouse: John Herman Bain, b. 28 March 1900 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 6 February 1986 in East Prairie, Mo
Son of George Herman Bain and Mary Frances Black.
Married 1920.
44. Birdie Elena McMurtry, b. 7 January 1903 in Tennessee, d. 22 August 1972 in Sikeston, Mo
Spouse: William Hicks, b. 20 April 1902 in Benton Co, Tn, d. November 1969 in East Prairie, Mo
Married 12 January 1921.
45. Ernest Jackson McMurtry, b. 26 September 1906 in Tennessee, d. 27 September 1956 in Tennessee
See 1930 Census, maybe him living Benton Co, Tn with wife Edney aged 23
and son Alvin C aged 2.
"He was shot in the head in a hunting accident and was committed to an
insane asylum for 15 years before he died.'
Spouse: Edney Angie Madry, b. 12 August 1906 in Missouri, d. November 1982 in Memphis, Shelby Co, Tn
Married 25 July 1925 in Benton Co, Tn.
55. Armeda Alen McMurtry, b. 17 August 1869 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 19 June 1941 in Big Sandy, Benton Co, Tn
Born 5 Oct 1870?
Spouse: William B Wells
Married 9 March 1886 in Henry Co, Tn.
Spouse: Lee Alton French, b. 6 February 1863 in Tennessee, d. 1 October 1935 in Tennessee
Son of James French and Isabella Morton.
Married 8 December 1889 in Henry Co, Tn.
56. William Edward McMurtry, b. 11 February 1871 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn, d. 8 September 1949 in Henry Co, Tn
A farmer in 1900.
See 1900 Census, living Henry Co, Tennessee.
Spouse: Rosie Lee Presson, b. 14 September 1872 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn, d. 10 November 1934 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
See 1930 Census, looks like her living Benton Co, Tn with daughter Veatrice,
b 1917.
Daughter of John Presson.
Married 1 November 1891 in Henry Co, Tn.
Children:
1 57. Ruth Allen McMurtry, b. 11 January 1897 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn,
d. 11 January 1897 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
2 58. Sue Jeanetta McMurtry, b. 17 January 1898 in Springville, Henry Co,
Tn, m. Eli Elmer Smith, 6 September 1914 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 22
November 1970 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co, Tn
3 59. Leon Joseph McMurtry, b. 6 September 1901 in Springville, Henry
Co, Tn, d. 28 October 1901 in Springville, Henry Co, Tn
4 60. Robert Anderson McMurtry, b. 28 September 1902 in Henry Co, Tn,
m. Chloe Herrin, 1925 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn, d. 2 January 1998 in Big
Sandy, Benton Co, Tn
5 65. Stewart Storage McMurtry, b. 7 August 1905 in Springville, Henry
Co, Tn, m. Hazel Lilly, ca. 1935, d. 26 December 1972 in Johnson City,
Washington Co, Tn
6 67. Della Cleo McMurtry, b. 18 April 1908 in Springville, Henry Co, Tn,
m. Lonnie Porter Breeden, 16 May 1925 in Waverly, Humphreys Co, Tn,
d. 18 September 2001 in Waverly, Humphreys Co, Tn
7 68. James Ollie McMurtry, b. 18 December 1911 in Springville, Henry
Co, Tn, d. 24 February 1915 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
8 69. Virginia Veatrice McMurtry, b. 12 September 1916 in Camden,
Benton Co, Tn, m. Finis Albert Greer, 27 April 1935 in Big Sandy, Benton
Co, Tn, d. 12 February 2006 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co, Mich
Spouse: Mollie Beuel McAlpin, b. 9 March 1864 in McNairy Co, Tn, d. 28 December 1946 in Big Sandy, Benton Co, Tn
Mary Azerdine McAlpin?
Married 10 November 1934 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn.
Spouse: Mrs Cubie Allen, b. 1874
Married 17 April 1948 in Benton Co, Tn.
57. Ruth Allen McMurtry, b. 11 January 1897 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn, d. 11 January 1897 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
58. Sue Jeanetta McMurtry, b. 17 January 1898 in Springville, Henry Co, Tn, d. 22 November 1970 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co, Tn
Lou Jeanetta McMurtry or just Jeanette?
Spouse: Eli Elmer Smith, b. 30 September 1885 in Tennessee, d. December 1972 in Huntingdon, Carroll Co, Tn
Married 6 September 1914 in Benton Co, Tn.
59. Leon Joseph McMurtry, b. 6 September 1901 in Springville, Henry Co, Tn, d. 28 October 1901 in Springville, Henry Co, Tn
60. Robert Anderson McMurtry, b. 28 September 1902 in Henry Co, Tn, d. 2 January 1998 in Big Sandy, Benton Co, Tn
Spouse: Chloe Herrin, b. 3 November 1903 in Tennessee, d. May 1982 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
Daughter of Ephraim H Herrin and Ida Lochart.
Married 1925 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn.
Children:
1 61. Elwanda McMurtry, b. 6 December 1926 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn,
d. 28 July 1928 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
4 64. Bobby Herrin McMurtry, b. 22 June 1937 in Big Sandy, Benton Co,
Tn, d. 23 October 1956 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
61. Elwanda McMurtry, b. 6 December 1926 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn, d. 28 July 1928 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
64. Bobby Herrin McMurtry, b. 22 June 1937 in Big Sandy, Benton Co, Tn, d. 23 October 1956 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
65. Stewart Storage McMurtry, b. 7 August 1905 in Springville, Henry Co, Tn, d. 26 December 1972 in Johnson City, Washington Co, Tn
Stewart Strong McMurtry?
Spouse: Hazel Lilly, b. 14 March 1914 in Tennessee, d. June 1978 in Jonesborough, Washington Co, Tn
Married ca. 1935.
67. Della Cleo McMurtry, b. 18 April 1908 in Springville, Henry Co, Tn, d. 18 September 2001 in Waverly, Humphreys Co, Tn
Spouse: Lonnie Porter Breeden, b. 19 November 1905 in Tennessee, d. 2 December 1992 in Waverly, Humphreys Co, Tn
Married 16 May 1925 in Waverly, Humphreys Co, Tn.
68. James Ollie McMurtry, b. 18 December 1911 in Springville, Henry Co, Tn, d. 24 February 1915 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn
69. Virginia Veatrice McMurtry, b. 12 September 1916 in Camden, Benton Co, Tn, d. 12 February 2006 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co, Mich
Spouse: Finis Albert Greer, b. 18 November 1911 in Benton Co, Tn, d. 2 December 1981 in Muskegon, Muskegon Co, Mich
Son of Henry Anderson Greer and Nancy Frances Hargis.
Married 27 April 1935 in Big Sandy, Benton Co, Tn.
70. Richard Napoleon McMurtry, b. 1 August 1874 in Big Sandy, Tn, d. 6 January 1946 in Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky
The Rev. A farmer in 1900, 1910. Carpenter/Farmer/Pastor Calvert City
Methodist for years. Prior was a circuit preacher.
See 1910 Census, living Marshall Co, Kentucky.
See 1920 Census, lists RN McMurtry living Calvert, Marshall Co, Ky with
wife May aged 37 and daus Lillie aged 17, Maud aged 14.
August 11, 1893: Took out a marriage license with Miss Lou Ada Burnett,
but marriage was never solemnized. There is a note below the line that says,
"Not to be published for two weeks from today."
Spouse: Ada Lou Burnett, b. 1872
A seamstress
Married 11 August 1893.
Spouse: Ida C Dees, b. 24 March 1874 in Kentucky, d. 19 July 1899 in Marshall Co, Ky
Daughter of Sampson Dees II and Racheline Catherine Yates.
Married 24 December 1895 in Marshall Co, Ky.
Children:
1 71. Charles Sampson McMurtry, b. 18 December 1896 in Marshall Co,
Ky, m. Bessie Minnie Lee Rye, 6 September 1917 in Paris, Henry Co, Tn,
d. 2 July 1965 in McCracken Co, Ky
2 97. Willie E McMurtry, b. 8 July 1898 in Marshall Co, Ky, d. 2 September
1898 in Marshall Co, Ky
Spouse: Martha May Cornett, b. 25 May 1882 in Marshall Co, Ky, d. 14 February 1957 in Marshall Co, Ky
Daughter of Martin Cornet and Sarah Marsh.
Married 29 September 1901 in Marshall Co, Ky.
Children:
1 98. Lillie Mae McMurtry, b. 7 September 1902 in Calvert City, Marshall
Co, Ky, m. John Luther Bouland, 1924, d. 16 February 1981 in Calvert City,
Marshall Co, Ky
2 99. Maud McMurtry, b. 15 October 1905 in Marshall Co, Ky, m. Newborn
Vaughn, ca. 1930, d. 26 April 1963
71. Charles Sampson McMurtry, b. 18 December 1896 in Marshall Co, Ky, d. 2 July 1965 in McCracken Co, Ky
Private in the 5th Co. Coast Artillery, served in World War I.
A railroad carpenter
Spouse: Bessie Minnie Lee Rye, b. 15 March 1901 in Marshall Co, Ky, d. 28 March 1999 in Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky
Daughter of Jefferson Hughie Rye and Permelia A "Mealie" McGrigor.
Married 6 September 1917 in Paris, Henry Co, Tn.
Children:
1 72. Verda Annamerle McMurtry, b. 29 August 1918 in Marshall Co, Ky,
m. Freeman Seibert, 7 November 1933 in Marshall Co, Ky
2 73. Mayme Jewel McMurtry, b. 19 June 1920 in Marshall Co, Ky, m. Loy
Martin Pugh, ca. 1938
3 74. Charles Sampson McMurtry 1923, b. 22 December 1923 in Chicago,
Cook Co, Ill, m. Billie Ruth Farley, ca. 1942, m. Clanthe Sue Stamper, 2
February 1946 in Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky, d. 6 January 1996 in
Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky
72. Verda Annamerle McMurtry, b. 29 August 1918 in Marshall Co, Ky
Spouse: Freeman Seibert, b. 15 March 1912 in Marshall Co, Ky, d. 12 April 1999 in Marshall Co, Ky
Married 7 November 1933 in Marshall Co, Ky.
73. Mayme Jewel McMurtry, b. 19 June 1920 in Marshall Co, Ky
They had 4 children, Patricia K Pugh, Loy Don Pugh, Charles T Pugh and
Selah Yvonne Pugh.
Spouse: Loy Martin Pugh, b. 3 April 1913 in Marshall Co, Ky, d. 11 August 1998 in McCracken Co, Ky
Married ca. 1938.
74. Charles Sampson McMurtry 1923, b. 22 December 1923 in Chicago, Cook Co, Ill, d. 6 January 1996 in Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky
Lived Paducah. An electrician
Spouse: Billie Ruth Farley, b. 1926 in Marshall Co, Ky
Daughter of William Farley and Esther Williams.
Married ca. 1942.
Spouse: Clanthe Sue Stamper, b. 19 July 1921 in West Virginia, d. 20 July 2001 in Paducah, McCracken Co, Ky
Sister of Shirley Stamper.
Daughter of Benjamin Stamper and Sarah Prater.
Married 2 February 1946 in Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky.
97. Willie E McMurtry, b. 8 July 1898 in Marshall Co, Ky, d. 2 September 1898 in Marshall Co, Ky
98. Lillie Mae McMurtry, b. 7 September 1902 in Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky, d. 16 February 1981 in Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky
Spouse: John Luther Bouland, b. 24 January 1904 in Kentucky, d. 1 October 1980 in Calvert City, Marshall Co, Ky
A grocer
Married 1924.
99. Maud McMurtry, b. 15 October 1905 in Marshall Co, Ky, d. 26 April 1963
Spouse: Newborn Vaughn, b. 20 April 1900, d. 11 August 1983
Married ca. 1930.
100. Rosalie B McMurtry, b. 22 August 1877 in Benton Co, Tn, d. bef. 1900 in Tennessee
101. Jane McMurtry (2), b. 1829 in Tennessee, d. aft. 1850
102. Elizabeth McMurtry (3), b. 1832 in Humphreys Co, Tn
103. James McMurtry 1795, b. 1792/5 in Tennessee, d. 6 February 1815 in New Orleans, La
May have had a son and daughter born bet 1810 and 1815.
Died in War of 1812.
104. John McMurtry 1799, b. 1793/6, d. bef. July 1815 in War of 1812
John McMurtry was always presumed to have died in "1814/5 at War of
1812." However, his final pay and muster records suggest that he survived
the whole war, including the Battle of New Orleans, and that he died
sometime between May 3, 1815 and July 1815. On May 3, he was released
from the company payroll, and a pay of $57.60 was given in his name for 7
months, 6 days of service. However, a week before, at the muster call in
Nashville, he was absent, and the company record shows that he was left sick
in Natchez, M.T. (Mississippi Territory). Likely, they left him there on the
way back from New Orleans. In July 1815, the Humphreys Co, TN Court
records state that settlement of John's estate was left to the discretion of his
father James. Therefore, it's pretty safe to assume that he died sometime
between May and July.
105. Sally McMurtry, b. 1809 in Humphreys Co, Tn, d. ca. 1860 in Monroe Co, Ark
Spouse: Rue Rushing, b. 1808 in Tennessee, d. aft. 1860
Married ca. 1831.
Descendant families report created by Gene 4.3.4, Tue, Jun 24, 2008