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Mrs. Mary Murray, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jacks, was born December 27, 1840, on a farm in Platte County, Parkville, Missouri. She passed from this life December 25, 1934, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Smith, in Grand Island, Nebraska, aged 93 years, 11 months and 29 days.
Mrs. Murray was the youngest of 11 children, all of whom had gone before her. She grew to maturity on her father’s farm. Her father was the owner of some 12 slaves.
She was married to Mr. Henry Murray and they moved to this vicinity some 50 odd years ago. To this union were born 7 children, 4 whom left them within a week, victims of diphtheria.
Mr. Murray passed away in December 1918 and since that time 2 more children have died, leaving only one daughter, Miss Ethel Smith, to mourn the passing of her mother. There are also grandchildren, great grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mrs. Murray lived alone until about 2 years ago when she had the misfortune to fall and break her arm, forcing her to give up her home. She was “grandma” to the entire community and was always glad to welcome a visitor to her home.
Funeral services were held at the Christian Church, of which she was a lifelong member, Friday morning at 10:30 o’clock. They were conducted by Reverend Klamm of the Fairfax Presbyterian Church, an old friend of the family. Interment was in Center Grove cemetery.Date(s) of Creation
1/4/1935
