Douglas Alexander Murray (abt. 1823 - 1866)

Born about 30 Dec 1823 in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland

Ancestors

Died 19 Jul 1866 at about age 42 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Biography

Douglas Murray was born in Ireland.

This profile is part of the Murray Name Study.

Douglas Alexander Murray was born about 30 December 1823. He was the fifth son of James Murray and Elizabeth Rushworth.

His father died on 5 December 1834.

Douglas entered the Military on 26 February 1841, and was attached to the 81st Foot Soldiers^[1].

He married, firstly, Mary Ann Murphy.

In 1844: Ensign Douglas Alexander Murray to Lieutenant, vice Farrant.

He married, secondly, Pennsylvania-born Mary Ann Beltzhoover on 8 March 1855.

They had the following children:

1. James Patrick Murray (b. 18 May 1856)
2. Catherine Beltzhoover Murray (b. abt. 1859)
3. Elizabeth Rushworth Murray
4. Susan Douglas Murray

Lt. Col. Douglas Murray served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Dec 15, 1863
Mustered out: Nov 30, 1864 wounded
Side: USA
Regiment(s): 63rd NY Infantry

He attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the 3rd Cavalry in the United States Army and served in the American Civil War with the 63rd New York Infantry. He was promoted to Sergeant and was wounded in the arm at the battle of Spotsylvania (at Spotsylvania Court House, Virginia) on 18 May 1864, the injury forcing amputation of his arm. He was hospitalized in Washington DC where he discharged the service by surgeon's certificate to date 30 November 1864.

He passed away on 19 July 1866 and was buried at Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States^[2].

Death Notice

Clare Freeman and Ennis Gazette 25 August 1866, page 8:

Colonel Charles At Washington, Lieut-Colonel Douglas Alexander Murray, son of the late Major-General J. P. Murray, C.B.^[3]

His Will was proved on 7 January 1873 at the Principal Registry to his widow Mary Ann Murray of Carlisle, Cumberland County, State of Pennsylvania, the Relict^[4]. Effects under £200

Sources

1. ↑ "Great Britain, War Office Registers, 1772-1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CJJR-VN6Z : 25 September 2020), Douglas A. Murray, 26 Feb 1841; United Kingdom, 26 Feb 1841, TNA WO 25. The National Archives of England, Kew; FHL microfilm
2. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23794449/douglas-alexander-murray: accessed 23 April 2023), memorial page for Douglas Alexander Murray (30 Dec 1823–19 Jul 1866), Find A Grave: Memorial #23794449, citing Ashland Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Dennis Brandt (contributor 47232334)
3. ↑ Clare Freeman and Ennis Gazette 25 August 1866, page 8 https://search.findmypast.co.uk/bna/viewarticle?id=bl%2f0003189%2f18660825%2f070&stringtohighlight=douglas%20alexander%20murray (requires subscription)
4. ↑ "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPJS-RNSH : 30 August 2018), Douglas Alexander Murray, 7 Jan 1873; citing Probate, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm

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