Golly gee - as a McMurry born and bred, I consider THAT spelling to be the standard! The reality is that the folks back then didn't put as much emphasis on consistent spelling as we do today. They spelled their names however the spirit moved them at the moment - provided they were literate, of course. If they weren't literate, then it was up to whoever was doing the spelling for them. All of which, naturally, is part of what makes genealogy such a great game. FP4SALE@aol.com wrote: > > In the early years the spelling of mine were McMurry, in later years the > spelling was changed to McMurray. Maybe the census takers couldn't spell. I > consider the McMurray the standard way now. > > Just my opinion > Lisa > > ==== MCMURRY Mailing List ==== > Also post your McMURRY Queries at the following URL: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/m/c/MCMURRY/queries

In the early years the spelling of mine were McMurry, in later years the spelling was changed to McMurray. Maybe the census takers couldn't spell. I consider the McMurray the standard way now. Just my opinion Lisa

What do we know about the McMurry spelling? McMurray vs McMurry. Donna

Ben, I have just began to have time to look some things over. Benjamin Biggerstaff who married Mary Van Zandt is the brother of Samuel Biggerstaff married to Martha Lytle. Samuel is my husbands 4th great grandfather. I have a Garret VZ listed as Mary's father. Is that correct. I checked you page briefly but didn't find the Van Zandt line. I will have to look again. I have Benjamin listed with his son Aaron but that is all so I will add Jane Carter. I will keep in contact and see what we can find that leads our McMurrys together perhaps. Thanks for all your help. I am going to do a little more looking around now. Donna

Bob, I have info on the family of BY McMurray. He was the son of John McMurray and Peggy Smith. I have the 8 children you listed and some info on their families. I am a descendant of Samuel & Margaret McMurray. Samuel was the brother of BY's grandfather, William McMurray. I have been trying for a long time to gather more info on the Rutherford/Cleveland Co. NC McMurrays and would love to share info. You can reach me at bcalla6711@aol.com. Ben Callahan

Trying to help my wife. Her last known tracible McMurry has been Bartlett Yancey McMurry, born 9/21/1829, died 10/4/1907, from Cleveland Co. NC., may have ties to Va, but uncertain, He was a Confederate veteran, 56th NC Inf. from Cleveland Co. He was married to Mary Narcissis Haynes. They had at least 8 children John W., Crowell K., Sidney Richard, Samuel L., Franklin Wayne, Margaret J., H. Leona, Zulia A. If any names sound familiar please let me know. Thanks. Bob

I don't know but thank you for the info. donna BCalla6711@aol.com wrote: > Donna, > There were Biggerstaffs and McMurrays in Rutherford Co. NC in early 1800's. Do not know if any moved to ARK but both names are very common in Rutherford. > Ben Callahan > > ==== MCMURRY Mailing List ==== > Post your McMURRY, Bible Records at the following URL: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/m/c/MCMURRY/bible_records

Donna, There were Biggerstaffs and McMurrays in Rutherford Co. NC in early 1800's. Do not know if any moved to ARK but both names are very common in Rutherford. Ben Callahan

Carolyn, The McMurrys ended up in Fannin Co, TX. James I believe was in Gober and then Bonham. That is all I have to go on. Thanks, Donna Carolyn Crouch wrote: > Donna, Where in Texas did your McM's turn up? This might help me determine > if its the same line I have. Carolyn > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "McMurry" <eagle4@airmail.net> > To: <MCMURRY-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 10:54 AM > Subject: Re: [McMurry] fw: a Barren Co, KY marriage > > > I just signed up on this forum because I cannot get anywhere on this line. > My > > husband is a McMurry and his father and grandfather have passed on and > none > > the aunt and uncle don't know anything....so if anyone has any thoughts I > > would appreciate it very much. > > > > James Samuel McMurry > > B Apri 1872 Arkansas dies 1952 in TX > > He married Alice Elizabeth (Betty) Biggerstaff > > They had 8 children. > > Obie W > > Roy Wyatt > > Tannie > > Dedie L > > Willie Hershell > > Arnel L or Arvel Lanius > > James S. "Jimmy" MuMurry Jr. > > Cleo Cleofus this my husbands grandfather. > > > > Eventually I will find something that opens up some doors. > > > > Thanks, > > Donna Dyer McMurry > > > > > > > > ==== MCMURRY Mailing List ==== > > Post your McMURRY Obits at the following URL: > > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/m/c/MCMURRY/obituaries > > > > > > ==== MCMURRY Mailing List ==== > Post your McMURRY Deeds at the following URL: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/m/c/MCMURRY/deeds

Donna, Where in Texas did your McM's turn up? This might help me determine if its the same line I have. Carolyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "McMurry" <eagle4@airmail.net> To: <MCMURRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 10:54 AM Subject: Re: [McMurry] fw: a Barren Co, KY marriage > I just signed up on this forum because I cannot get anywhere on this line. My > husband is a McMurry and his father and grandfather have passed on and none > the aunt and uncle don't know anything....so if anyone has any thoughts I > would appreciate it very much. > > James Samuel McMurry > B Apri 1872 Arkansas dies 1952 in TX > He married Alice Elizabeth (Betty) Biggerstaff > They had 8 children. > Obie W > Roy Wyatt > Tannie > Dedie L > Willie Hershell > Arnel L or Arvel Lanius > James S. "Jimmy" MuMurry Jr. > Cleo Cleofus this my husbands grandfather. > > Eventually I will find something that opens up some doors. > > Thanks, > Donna Dyer McMurry > > > > ==== MCMURRY Mailing List ==== > Post your McMURRY Obits at the following URL: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/m/c/MCMURRY/obituaries > >

Biggerstaff, R.L. 1897 Sciatia? (Miss) Bryant Fulton AR View/Add Notes This is a Fulton Co., AR marriage of a Biggerstaff. A place to start. I'm not familiar w/Fulton Co., think it's south AR. Wilda McMurry

I don't know if this might be one of ours, but our McM's in White Oak Twp., Franklin Co., AR at that time. But there were more others than you might think. Two things might pinpoint where to start looking early on for you. Do a search online for Biggerstaff in AR. It's a fairly unusual name, might be able to find the family quickly associated w/McM. Check the 1880 census in AR for James &/or James Samuel. or James S. Might find him quickly that way as you know the age. If you find him let me know, we'll see if there's any connection. Wilda McMurry

I just signed up on this forum because I cannot get anywhere on this line. My husband is a McMurry and his father and grandfather have passed on and none the aunt and uncle don't know anything....so if anyone has any thoughts I would appreciate it very much. James Samuel McMurry B Apri 1872 Arkansas dies 1952 in TX He married Alice Elizabeth (Betty) Biggerstaff They had 8 children. Obie W Roy Wyatt Tannie Dedie L Willie Hershell Arnel L or Arvel Lanius James S. "Jimmy" MuMurry Jr. Cleo Cleofus this my husbands grandfather. Eventually I will find something that opens up some doors. Thanks, Donna Dyer McMurry

I am looking for any information on the following families John W. McMurry (Ga) & Mary Elizabeth Vaughn (Ms) also married to Bethena (Swinny) Mullins William Dupre McMurry (Al) & Lucy Ann Chambliss (Al) Floyd Dupre McMurry (Al) & Carrie Cerethera Willis (Ms) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

Sandi always kindly gives me permission to share with you what I find on her list, as long as I leave her information connected. Maybe this tidbit will help someone here on one of the McMURR(A)Y lists. Leslie (Bridges) Kohler GGgrandau of Frank McMURRY & Annetta PITT --Original Message-- From: "Sandi Gorin" <sgorin@glasgow-ky.com> To: <SOUTH-CENTRAL-KENTUCKY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 4:44 AM Subject: [SCKY] BARREN CO MARRIAGES - JAMESON THROUGH JENKINS > Continuation of Barren Co marriages - ~~snipped extras~~ > JENKINS > John to McMURRY, Polly, ward of Samuel McMURRAY, 28 Dec 1814 > Philip to THACKER, Betsey, 29 Feb 1816. > Richard to WOODSON, Mary ANn, 28 June 1817. > > to be continued next Monday with JEWEL/JEWELL. Sandi > > Sandi Gorin - A Proud Kentucky Colonel > 205 Clements, Glasgow, KY 42141 (270) 651-9114 > Member: Glasgow-Barren Co Chamber of Commerce > http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/

Looking for A. Walter J. MACMURRAY.

Correction: McMurray is what I have. I did not do the research so I have no source. I may have a picture of the tomb stone. I will have to check. Patience FP4SALE@aol.com wrote: > > So many Samuels. Which one was Lucy's father? I thought it was interesting > that Lucy died in Wayne Co IN. That is where my grandfather was born in > 1903. His father married a Icy McMurray in Scott Co VA. I wondered if > relatives brought them to Indiana. My Great Grandparents ended up moving on > to Oregon in the early > 1900s. Icy was the daughter of John and Nancy Bittle McMurray. If any of > these rings a bell with any of you please let me know. > Thanks! > Lisa > > ==== MCMURRY Mailing List ==== > Post your McMURRY Obits at the following URL: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/m/c/MCMURRY/obituaries

Sorry, I don't have a mother for Lucy but grandparents are: Samuel McMurray and Mary McIntire. Nothing farther back. Patience FP4SALE@aol.com wrote: > > So many Samuels. Which one was Lucy's father? I thought it was interesting > that Lucy died in Wayne Co IN. That is where my grandfather was born in > 1903. His father married a Icy McMurray in Scott Co VA. I wondered if > relatives brought them to Indiana. My Great Grandparents ended up moving on > to Oregon in the early > 1900s. Icy was the daughter of John and Nancy Bittle McMurray. If any of > these rings a bell with any of you please let me know. > Thanks! > Lisa > > ==== MCMURRY Mailing List ==== > Post your McMURRY Obits at the following URL: > http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/m/c/MCMURRY/obituaries

I am not directly related to that line that I know of . Sorry. Lisa

Are you connected to the Robert Carpenter/Mary McMurry line? If so, I would like to hear from you. Dorles Repass -----Original Message----- From: Don/Kay Custer [mailto:custerana@earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 6:56 PM To: MCMURRY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [McMurry] Mary McMurray-Va querie Hello, Someone wanting to connect with the Robert Carpenter/Mary McMurry family? I am new to the list, so if further information (which is needed) has been posted, I have missed it. Thanks, Kay Custer ==== MCMURRY Mailing List ==== Post your McMURRY Wills at the following URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/surnames/m/c/MCMURRY/wills