Paul F McGarvey

M, b. 21 May 1922, d. 13 February 2014
Father*W. Frank McGarvey b. 1899, d. 1962
Mother*Florence Mae Gregg b. 22 Jul 1900, d. 1 Mar 1969
Last Edited20 Oct 2021
     Paul F McGarvey was born on 21 May 1922 at Colrain Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 He married Ethel Clark, daughter of Ira Clark and Annie Lavina Mowrer, in 1943.1 Paul F McGarvey died on 13 February 2014 at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 91. His obit: Paul F. McGarvey, 92, of East Petersburg passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at Pleasant View Retirement Community.

Born in Colerain, PA he was the son of the late William F. and Florence Mae (Gregg) McGarvey. He was the loving husband of Ethel (Clark) McGarvey, with whom he shared 71 years of marriage.
Lancaster Newspapers Inc.,
Intelligencer Journal / Lancaster New Era
Lancaster Pennsylvania
Sunday February 16 2014.1 He was buried on 17 February 2014 at Trinity United Church Cemetery, East Petersburg, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 Paul F McGarvey Find-a-Grave.com ID # (an unknown value.)2

Family

Ethel Clark b. c 1922, d. 25 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched March 27, 2019.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/125222497/… accessed 20 October 2021), memorial page for Paul Franklin McGarvey (20 May 1921–13 Feb 2014), Find a Grave Memorial ID 125222497, citing Trinity United Church of Christ Cemetery, East Petersburg, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Lostnfog & family (contributor 46802932).

Margaret E. Bryson1

F, b. 21 March 1877, d. 1959
Father*William Miers Bryson2 b. 27 Jun 1845, d. 20 Apr 1897
Mother*Albina S Jordon b. 8 Oct 1848, d. 7 Dec 1913
Last Edited24 Feb 2022
     Margaret E. Bryson was born on 21 March 1877; age 3 on 1880 Census.3,1 She married Charles R Lowery. Margaret E. Lowery was buried in 1959 at East Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.4 She died in 1959.4 Margaret E. Bryson Find-a-Grave.com ID # 117509078.
     She appeared on the census of June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.5 Her married name was Lowery.

Family

Charles R Lowery b. 28 Dec 1876, d. 8 Jan 1910
Child

Citations

  1. [S53] Various Subjects, Pension Records, Mother's pension declaration included in father's pension file.
  2. [S2] Unknown name of person, Copy of Filmed Record, unknown file number, Photocopy of pension file of father in author's possession.
  3. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Paradise Twp, Lancaster Co, PA Roll T9-1143 page 475A.
  4. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117509078/… accessed 24 February 2022), memorial page for Margaret Lowrey (1877–1959), Find a Grave Memorial ID 117509078, citing East Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Michael Milliken (contributor 33120843).
  5. [S47] 1880 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Paradise Township, Page 485A.
  6. [S29] Birth Records entry, State Registration, Pennsylvania US Birth Certificates 1906-1913 for Ethel Margaret Lowrey.

Charles R Lowery1

M, b. 28 December 1876, d. 8 January 1910
Last Edited24 Feb 2022
     Charles R Lowery was born on 28 December 1876.2 He married Margaret E. Bryson, daughter of William Miers Bryson and Albina S Jordon. Charles R Lowery died on 8 January 1910 at age 33.2 He was buried on 11 January 1910 at East Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.2 Charles R Lowery Find-a-Grave.com ID # 117509060.

Family

Margaret E. Bryson b. 21 Mar 1877, d. 1959
Child

Citations

  1. [S29] Birth Records entry, State Registration, Pennsylvania US Birth Certificates 1906-1913 for Ethel Margaret Lowrey.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/117509060/c-r-lowrey: accessed 24 February 2022), memorial page for C R Lowrey (28 Dec 1876–8 Jan 1910), Find a Grave Memorial ID 117509060, citing East Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Michael Milliken (contributor 33120843).

James Eugene Murray Sr1

M, b. 25 October 1938, d. 11 August 1987
Father*James W Murray b. 1916, d. 9 Jun 1951
Mother*Dorothy M Fritz b. 17 Mar 1919, d. 22 Dec 1976
Last Edited18 Jul 2020
     James Eugene Murray Sr was born on 25 October 1938.1 He married Dawn M Lenox on 8 October 1960. James Eugene Murray Sr died on 11 August 1987 at Community Hospital, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 48.

Family

Dawn M Lenox

Citations

  1. [S36] George Murray, "Murray Family Sheets", Received Jun 2 1996 from George Murray.

Herman R Murray

M, b. 21 September 1920, d. 25 September 1920
Father*George E Murray b. 28 May 1893, d. 30 Aug 1959
Mother*Sara L Eyman b. 1893, d. 17 Nov 1995
Last Edited27 Jan 2011
     Herman R Murray was born on 21 September 1920. He died on 25 September 1920. He was buried on 28 September 1920 at Nickle Mines Cemetery, Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

George Leroy Morrison

M, b. 11 May 1884, d. 19 December 1970
Father*Wesley Pearson Morrison b. 15 Mar 1859, d. 8 Aug 1941
Mother*Hannah Jane Murray b. 17 May 1858, d. 4 Jan 1908
Last Edited2 Nov 2023
     George Leroy Morrison was born on 11 May 1884 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1 He married Adelaide Goffigon in 1903.2 George Leroy Morrison and Adelaide Morrison were divorced after 1903.2 George Leroy Morrison married Natalie (?) after 1903.2 George Leroy Morrison died on 19 December 1970 at Haverford, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, at age 86; George Leroy Morrision was the son of Hannah Jane Murray and Wesley Pearson Morrison. He served in WWI in 1918 in the QM Corps as a 1st Lt. He married Adelaide Goffigon in 1903; they were later divorced. He then married Natalie.2 He was buried on 21 December 1970 at Westminster Cemetery, Bala Cynwyd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Section: Fairview, Lot 88, grave # 2.2 George Leroy Morrison Find-a-Grave.com ID # 141259100.
     He began military service on 1 March 1944 application for membership in Sons of the Revolution Society. David Conover's military record is recorded in Stryker's Official record of Officers and Men of New Jersey in the Revolutionary War, Trenton, NJ 1872 page 549.1

Family 1

Adelaide Goffigon b. 1877, d. 1953

Family 2

Natalie (?) b. 1 Dec 1896, d. 3 Sep 1982

Citations

  1. [S168] "Separation", Application for Membership in Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution. Document found by Donald Mitchell Nov 2023.
  2. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Researched Aug 3, 2017.

George William Murray

M, b. 21 August 1884, d. 18 August 1955
Father*George Eckert Murray b. 18 Dec 1860, d. 18 Dec 1941
Mother*Anna Elizabeth Mellinger b. 16 Jul 1861, d. 1 Aug 1947
Last Edited13 Jan 2023
     George William Murray married Ella Simpson, daughter of John C Simpson and Margaret R Cox. George William Murray was born on 21 August 1884. He died on 18 August 1955 at age 70.
     He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at 2645 North Sertown?, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1

Family

Ella Simpson b. 1902
Child

Citations

  1. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Dist 949, Dwelling # 242, Family # 258.
  2. [S194] Various, Discovery recorded Jan 13 2023 from FamilySearch Family Tree.

Henry Edwin Murray

M, b. 30 September 1886, d. January 1975
Father*George Eckert Murray b. 18 Dec 1860, d. 18 Dec 1941
Mother*Anna Elizabeth Mellinger b. 16 Jul 1861, d. 1 Aug 1947
Last Edited24 Feb 2022
     Henry Edwin Murray was born on 30 September 1886 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.1 He married Minnie C Haines in 1914.1 Henry Edwin Murray was buried in January 1975 at Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.1 He died in January 1975 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 88.1 Henry Edwin Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 202340767.
     He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at 2645 North Sertown?, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.2

Family

Minnie C Haines

Citations

  1. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202340767/… accessed 24 February 2022), memorial page for Henry E. “Harry” Murray (30 Sep 1886–Jan 1975), Find a Grave Memorial ID 202340767, citing Hillside Cemetery, Roslyn, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Gail Kelly (contributor 48153762).
  2. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Dist 949, Dwelling # 242, Family # 258.

Vernon Mellinger Murray

M, b. 9 February 1900, d. 21 January 1991
Father*George Eckert Murray b. 18 Dec 1860, d. 18 Dec 1941
Mother*Anna Elizabeth Mellinger b. 16 Jul 1861, d. 1 Aug 1947
Last Edited3 Nov 2022
     Vernon Mellinger Murray married Emelie E Morris. Vernon Mellinger Murray was born on 9 February 1900. He died on 21 January 1991 at Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at age 90.1,2 He was buried on 24 January 1991 at Hillside Cenetery.2
     He appeared on the census of 7 June 1900 at 2645 North Sertown?, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.3 He witnessed the death of Anna Elizabeth Murray on 1 August 1947 at Okine Masonic Orphanage, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was Chronic myocarditis, senility.4

Family

Emelie E Morris

Citations

  1. [S40] Social Security Deaths, Various, SS Death Index, Various, lists death date.
  2. [S30] Newspaper Obit, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Inquirer, Wed, Jan 23 1991 Page 6.
  3. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Dist 949, Dwelling # 242, Family # 258.
  4. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1963 # 75465.

Ella Simpson

F, b. 1902
Father*John C Simpson1 b. 30 Mar 1870, d. 1933
Mother*Margaret R Cox1 b. 1871, d. 17 Jan 1953
Last Edited13 Jan 2023
     Ella Simpson married George William Murray, son of George Eckert Murray and Anna Elizabeth Mellinger. Ella Simpson was born in 1902 at 1138 Chestnut St, Darby, Delaware, Pennsylvania.2

Family

George William Murray b. 21 Aug 1884, d. 18 Aug 1955
Child

Citations

  1. [S194] Various, Discovery recorded Jan 13 2023.
  2. [S194] Various, Discovery recorded Jan 13 2023 from FamilySearch Family Tree.

John F Murray

M, b. 10 October 1870, d. 26 November 1944
Father*Benjamin E Murray b. 27 Mar 1847, d. 5 Oct 1888
Mother*Margaret E Brison b. 5 Mar 1851, d. 13 Jul 1912
Last Edited18 Mar 2015
     John F Murray was born on 10 October 1870 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.1 He died on 26 November 1944 at railroad accident between Vintage and Kinzers, Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 74 Cause of death was crushing and mangling of body where hit by train while lying on track, ruled an accident.2,1 He was buried on 30 November 1944 at Calvary Monument Cemetery, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.1 John F Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 24221866.
     He appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster. He appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 He appeared on the census of 12 May 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.4

Citations

  1. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate # 98547.
  2. [S7] Unknown compiler, Obituary in Maggie Hoover's Scrapbook, obit states he was not married and lived with brother Harry. He was 74 years of age.
  3. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Township, Dwelling # 100, Familty # 107
    Year: 1900; Census Place: Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_ 1425; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 95.
  4. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Township, ED 36-132, Dwelling #53.

Ella Murray

F, b. 26 July 1872, d. 11 August 1872
Father*Benjamin E Murray b. 27 Mar 1847, d. 5 Oct 1888
Mother*Margaret E Brison b. 5 Mar 1851, d. 13 Jul 1912
Last Edited24 May 1998
     Ella Murray was buried at Nickle Mines Cemetery, Bart Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She was born on 26 July 1872. She died on 11 August 1872.

Harry B Murray

M, b. 6 February 1876, d. 12 May 1961
Father*Benjamin E Murray b. 27 Mar 1847, d. 5 Oct 1888
Mother*Margaret E Brison b. 5 Mar 1851, d. 13 Jul 1912
Last Edited6 Apr 2022
     Harry B Murray was born on 6 February 1876. He died on 12 May 1961 at age 85. He was buried on 15 May 1961 at Calvery Monument Cemetery, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Harry B Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 24221824.
     He appeared on the census of 23 June 1880 at Paradise Township, Lancaster. He appeared on the census of June 1900 at Paradise Twp., Lancaster, Pennsylvania; He is living in Enos and Susan Hersey household, next door to Martin Murray. He is still single and age 24. Occupation listed as farm labor.1 He appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 at Kinzer Road, Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 He appeared on the census of 12 May 1940 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 He, 74, appeared as Head of Household on the census of 5 April 1950 at Paradise Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.4

Citations

  1. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Paradise Township page 297, dwelling #83, family #89.
  2. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Township, Dwelling # 13, Family #13.
  3. [S147] April 1940 Census Records, unknown repository address, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise Township, ED 36-132, Dwelling #53.
  4. [S359] April 1950 Census Records, unknown repository address, Ancestry.com, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Paradise, ED 36-151, Dwelling # 62.

Howard G Murray

M, b. 25 February 1881, d. 5 February 1906
Father*Benjamin E Murray b. 27 Mar 1847, d. 5 Oct 1888
Mother*Margaret E Brison b. 5 Mar 1851, d. 13 Jul 1912
Last Edited18 Jul 2020
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     Howard G Murray was born on 25 February 1881. He died on 5 February 1906 at Paradise, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 24; of Abscess of Brain, only ill 1 day.1 He was buried on 12 February 1906 at Calvary Monument Cemetery, Sadsbury Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania.2 Howard G Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 24221907.
     He appeared on the census of June 1900 at Paradise Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; He is living with his sister, Ida and her family, George Eckert. Listed as single and farm labor occupation.3

Citations

  1. [S43] Lancaster Co Death Register, File # 11375.
  2. [S43] Lancaster Co Death Register.
  3. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Paradise Township page 297, dwelling #82, family #87.

Jessie Murray

M, b. 24 December 1884, d. 7 October 1927
Father*John H (Andy) Murray b. 8 Oct 1864, d. 23 Mar 1951
Mother*Nancy ?1
Last Edited27 Oct 2021
     Jessie Murray was born on 24 December 1884 at Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 He married Bessie Green, daughter of John Green and Mary Rauser, circa 1908 at St Joseph's United Church of Christ, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3,4 Jessie Murray died on 7 October 1927 at St Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 42. Cause of death was tuberculosiis, (pulmonary). Funeral director was Fred Groff, Lancaster.2 He was buried on 10 October 1927 at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.2 Jessie Murray Find-a-Grave.com ID # 54313066.5
     He appeared on the census of 13 June 1900 at East Lampeter Twp, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He is listed as a servant and still in school in the household of Isaac b. apr 11 1851, d. Oct 29 1905 and Rachel Groff. b Jun 21 1854, d. Nov 21 1908, maiden name Brubaker, Find-a-Grave ID # 29512442 Jesse is 15 years old.6 He was a driver for an Express Company on 20 April 1910 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 He and Bessie Murray appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at 617 Bay St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also living in this household was Florence Green, assumed to be Bessie's sister, age 18.3 Jessie Murray was a machinist in a Blower Works on 8 January 1920 at Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.7 He and Bessie Murray appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at 617 Bay St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.7

Family

Bessie Green b. 22 May 1887, d. 31 Jan 1955
Children

Citations

  1. [S36] George Murray, "Murray Family Sheets", Received Jun 2 1996 from George Murray.
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate # 96603.
  3. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Lancaster, Dist # 91, Dwelling # 214, Family # 216.
  4. [S89] ?, "E-mail Message," e-mail to E Sue Gregg, Email received from grandson, Apr 7 2015.
  5. [S126] Find-a-Grave.com Obituary, Various, researched March 21, 2013.
  6. [S44] 1900 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster County,East lampeter Township page 112a, dwelling #140, family #151.
  7. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Lancaster, Dist # 78, Dwelling # 145, Family # 151.

Bessie Green

F, b. 22 May 1887, d. 31 January 1955
Father*John Green1
Mother*Mary Rauser2
Last Edited15 Mar 2024
     Bessie Green was born on 22 May 1887 at Lancaster Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 She married Jessie Murray, son of John H (Andy) Murray and Nancy ?, circa 1908 at St Joseph's United Church of Christ, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.4,5 Bessie Murray died on 31 January 1955 at at home-104 Ruby St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at age 67. Cause of death was heart disease and hypertension, duration 6 years. Funeral director Ruth Young, Lancaster.3 She was buried on 3 February 1955 at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Millersville, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.3 Bessie Green Find-a-Grave.com ID # 54313076.
     Her married name was Murray. She and Jessie Murray appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at 617 Bay St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also living in this household was Florence Green, assumed to be Bessie's sister, age 18.4 Bessie Murray and Jessie Murray appeared on the census of 8 January 1920 at 617 Bay St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.6 Bessie Murray witnessed the death of Jessie Murray on 7 October 1927 at St Joseph's Hospital, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; Cause of death was tuberculosiis, (pulmonary). Funeral director was Fred Groff, Lancaster.7 Bessie Murray appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at 606 East Chestnut St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Census recorded Bessie as a widow, renting home paying $25. with no occupation. Her father is recorded as being born in Massachuetts.8 She lived on 8 September 1941 at 16 Ruby St, Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.9

Family

Jessie Murray b. 24 Dec 1884, d. 7 Oct 1927
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate # 4715 for daughter. Birth place possiblity comes from 1930 Federal Census for Bessie in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
  2. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate # 4715 for daughter Bessie Murray.
  3. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate # 4715.
  4. [S56] 1910 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Lancaster, Dist # 91, Dwelling # 214, Family # 216.
  5. [S89] ?, "E-mail Message," e-mail to E Sue Gregg, Email received from grandson, Apr 7 2015.
  6. [S54] 1920 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Lancaster, Dist # 78, Dwelling # 145, Family # 151.
  7. [S32] Death Certificate, Pennsylvania Death Certificates 1906-1963. Certificate # 96603.
  8. [S66] 1930 Fed Census, Pennsylvania, Lancaster, Lancaster, Dist # 49, Dwelling # 256, Family # 317.
  9. [S162] Newspaper and date.