MURRAY

Descendants of MURRAYS OF TULLBARDINE, PERTSHIRE, SCOTLAND

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Murray

Murray Family

In the name of God Amen To all persons whom it may concern greetings.
I Thomas Murry Senr. of Washington County in the State of Tennessee being weak of body but of sound and discerning mind and memory and knowing the uncertainty of this life through the infirmity of old age do make and put in writing my last will and testament in manner and form following:
First, my will and desire that all my just debts be paid and funeral charges fully satisfied out of my estate.
Secondly, I give and bequeath fo my grandson Thomas Murry, son of my son Shaderack, the plantation I now live on containing one hundred and forty five acres and the appurtenances thereto belonging at the time of my death.
Thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my grandson Jabez Murry, son of my son Thomas, one horse and my bridle and saddle I may die possessed of.
Fourth: To my son, Morgan Murry, having heretofore given him what I intend to be his wrights of my estate expect that I now give and bequeath to him my best suit of clothes that I die possessed of and no more. Fifth: to my daughter Elizabeth Philips, having heretofore given her what I intend to be her wrights of my estate, I hereby bequeath and ratify unto her forever all that I have heretofore given her and no more.
Sixth: to my daughter Ureth King, having heretofore given her what I intended to be her wright of my estate, I hereby bequeath and ratify unto her forever all that I have heretofore given her and no more.
Seventh: To my daughter Ann Doty, the wife of Joseph Doty, having displeased me, I give and bequeath her the amount of twenty cents in money out of my estate and no more.
Eighth: To my daughter, Mary Barron, wife of William Barron, having heretofore given her what I intended to be her wright of my estate I hereby bequeath and ratify unto her forever all that I have heretofore given her and no more except twenty cents in money to be paid to her of my estate.
Ninth: to my daughter Sarah Barron, wife of Joseph Barron, having heretofore given her what I intended to be her wrights of my estate I hereby bequeath and ratify unto her for ever all that I have heretofore given her with the sum of twenty cents more in money to be paid out of my estate and no more.
Tenth: To my son Christopher Murry, I, having heretofore given him out of my estate what I intended to be his wright I now bequeath and ratify to him forever and no more.
Eleventh: To my two sons Shaderack and Thomas Murry I give and bequeath to them all the residue and remainder of my estate that I may be possessed of to be equally divided between them share and share alike to theirs forever and I do hereby institute and appoint my said two sons, Shadarack and Thomas Murry both of Washington County to be executors of this my last will and testament hereby acknowledging this and no other and revoking and making void all other will or wills heretofore by me made. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and affixed my seal this fifth day of September one thousand eight hundred and two.
(Signed by Thomas Murry, his mark and seal) Witnesses: Joseph Brittan, Enoch Kincheloe and Jerimam Kinchelow (signed with her mark) {Jermima Murray Kinchelow}
The forgoing will was proven in court by the oath of Joseph Britten, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto at May session 1805 and ordered to be recorded. Shadarack Murry qualified as executor to the foregoing will

While researching Campbell County, Tennessee I found several Murray names. Does anyone know who they are?

SHARP'S CEMETERY LOCATED BESIDE THE ROYAL BLUE ROAD NEAR HIGHWAY 63 AND TITUS HOLLOW ROAD. FORTY GRAVES ARE MARKED WITH FIELD STONES. SURVEYED JULY 26, 1998 BY SHEILA M. COLLINS FUHR AND H. L. (LOU) EVANS. SUBMITTED BY MILDRED COLLINS WASSER MildredCollinsWasser

FORREST STREET CEMETERY, LaFollette, Campbell County, Tennessee

FORREST STREET CEMETERY, LaFollette, Campbell County, Tennessee Located on Forrest Street in. An old cemetery with numerous unmarked graves and the following marked graves. Surveyed by Sheila M. Collins Fuhr, August 10, 1993. Typed by Mildred Collins Wasser January 13, 1998

Joseph Barron and wife Sarah Murray Barron 150 acres in the county of Campbell and state of Tennessee in the Powells Valley December 22, 1806 ; recorded June 3, 1807. Sarah the daughter of Old Thomas Murray ; which Murrays traveled with Joseph Barron to Powells Valley?

CAMPBELL COUNTY, TN - DEEDS - Deed Book D 1820-1826

The Tennessee General Assembly created Campbell County on September 11, 1806, from land taken from Anderson and Claiborne Counties. The twenty-sixth county was named in honor of Colonel Arthur Campbell, a Revolutionary War soldier and Indian fighter. Jacksboro is the county seat

The primary attraction for early settlers was the wide, fertile Powell's Valley. This lovely valley, coupled with wide navigable rivers and numerous tributaries, provided an ideal setting for the settlers. Although farming was the first organized activity, numerous coal and iron deposits began to attract attention in the early 1800s. The harvesting of timber also provided an early boost to the local economy. Most early settlers clustered in Powell's Valley, but a few hardy pioneers ventured into the more remote mountain areas of the county. Town locations reflect these early concessions to geography

1813...The petition contained 249 names and was filed to locate the county seat closer to the Claiborne County line. The petitioners complained that, "They said seat having been unjustly settled within four miles.of Anderson County, where as the distance to Claiborne County is seventeen miles"

No doubt the petitioners were mostly, if not all, located in Powell's Valley. The petition was referred to committee and went nowhere. It is significant, however, by revealing that in 1813 there were 249 residents of Powell Valley wanting to bring the county seat closer to them. Most importantly to us it shows the names of some of the early settlers in the area. The reader may want to look at the names listed on the petition to identify ancestors who were among the county's earliest residents

WILLS of CAMPBELL COUNTY, TENNESSEE

ESTATE RECORDS 1806-1841 transcribed by Rick Chambers

Christopher Murray Page 31 ;State of Tennessee )Campbell County )

Know all men by these presents that I Christopher Murray of Campbell County & State aforesaid doth bargain Sell and Deliver unto Jabash Murray a Certain negro Girl named Lettie Seven Head of horse beasts Thirty nine head of Cattle fifteen acres of Corn Three feather beds and all my hous-hold furniture for the in Consideration of Two hundred and fifty dollars for which in hand paid I do warrant and forever defend all of the sd. property named from any persons or manner of persons whatever Given under my hand and and seal and dated this 11th day of November the year of our Lord

Page 32 1813. Test Jno. Newman John Owens Joseph Robinson Nancey Owens Christopher Murray (seal) Martha Murray (seal) A True Copy Test David T. Strong Clk. By Jos. Hart his Deputy

State of Tennessee Campbell County. May the 30th 1823

Be it remembered that I, CHRISTOPHER MURRAY, of the County and State aforesaid, being this day and date above in my right mind and having my proper senses, and knowing myself to be in a low state of health and not knowing the day of my death, or the time of my departure this life and having a mind to make my will, thanks be God for this priviledge. Thereford I do hereby certify that the instrument of writting contains in substance the full amount of my last will and testament, respecting my estate and effects as follows to wit:
In the first place it is my will that all my just debts shall be paid out of my Estate with my burial and funeral expenses if any------- Secondly I will and bequeath my brother Thomas Murray and Shadrack Murray one dollar each out of my effects, after the above is satisfied. Thirdly, I will and bequeath unto my true and beloved wife Martha my land and estate in full of every discription whatsoever, containing my horses, cattle, hogs and sheep with all my household furniture, with every article too tedious to mention during her life time, or during the time of her widowhood, but in case she marry it is my will and desire that my brother Thomas Murray have all except her right of Dower agreeable to law, and be it further remembered that I do hereby appointe and anominate my wife Martha and my relation William King as Executor and executrix to see that this last will and testament is faithfully executed

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 30th day of May A. D. 1823, afore mentioned. his CHRISTOPHER MURRAY (SEAL) ATTEST: JAMES X MURRAY mark UNICE MURRAY State of Tennessee, Campbell County. A true copy Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 14th dune 1824 Test; Jo Hart. Clerk