PATRICK MURRAY (deceased); born in Kings Co., Ireland, in 1809; died July 8, 1877; in politics, a Democrat; in religion, a Catholic. When he first settled here he followed mining with some success; afterward engaged in farming, which has been continued by the family since his decease; they have 240 acres of land, the probable value of which is $12,000. Mr. Murray married Mary Sheridan, a native of County Cavan, Ireland; they have had eight children - William (dead), Michael, James, Catharine (dead), Sarah, Joseph, Theresa, Agnes.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.