Robert Murdock (1693–1779)
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- Born
- 1693
- Died
- 1779
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When was Robert Murdock born? 1693.
When did Robert Murdock die? 1779.
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Robert Murdock (1693–1779) was born in 1693, and died in 1779, at about age 86. A cemetery record documents Robert's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Robert's life.

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1776 · age 83 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
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When was Robert Murdock born?
Robert Murdock was born in 1693.
When did Robert Murdock die?
Robert Murdock died in 1779.
How old was Robert Murdock at the time of death?
Robert Murdock was about 86 years old.
Where is Robert Murdock buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Robert's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
What major events happened during Robert Murdock's lifetime?
During Robert's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 83).
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1693
Death
1779
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