William J Murray (1863–1926)
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- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1926
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- Names in Stone
When was William J Murray born? 1863.
When did William J Murray die? 1926.
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William J Murray (1863–1926) was born in 1863, and died in 1926, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents William J's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William J's life.
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The world William J lived through
1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1869 · age 6 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1900 · age 37 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1908 · age 45 — Ford introduced the Model T
1917 · age 54 — The United States entered World War I
Questions about William J Murray
When was William J Murray born?
William J Murray was born in 1863.
When did William J Murray die?
William J Murray died in 1926.
How old was William J Murray at the time of death?
William J Murray was about 63 years old.
Where is William J Murray buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William J's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William J Murray was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when William J was born.
Who was president when William J Murray died?
Calvin Coolidge was president of the United States when William J died.
What happened in the world the year William J Murray was born?
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
What major events happened during William J Murray's lifetime?
During William J's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 6); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 23); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 37); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 45); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 54).
Which U.S. censuses would include William J Murray?
Federal censuses taken during William J's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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2 people named William J Murray are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1926
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AncestryData, "William J Murray (1863–1926)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-j-murray-1863-1926-5ba3615f/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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