MURREY, Lewis 1826-1908

MURREY, LABORE, COLE

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Date: 1/11/2008 at 11:37:26

Lewis Murrey, was born in the Dominion of Canada on April 1st. 1826, and died at the home of his son, I. R. Murrey in this city on Feb. 2nd. 1908, aged 81 years and 10 months.

The family moved to Vermont U.S.A. when he was but two years of age, here he grew to manhood; he was united in marriage to Drusilla LaBore on Sept. 3rd, 1846. As the fruits of his marriage there was given four children, two sons and two daughters. One son died, as also did his wife, some years ago; leaving among the living to mourn his departure, Mrs. Jemina Cole of Osage, I.R. Murrey of Osage, and Mrs. May ------ of Rudd.

Mr. Murrey came to Iowa in 1857, stopping for a few months at Waukon, then making his home in Floyd. He resided in Floyd until 1890 since which time, he has lived at the homes of his children.

In the time of his country's need Mr. Murrey heard the call of his country, and enlisted in Co. G of the 27th Iowa Inf. Vol. on Aug. 15, 1863 at Floyd. He was mustered into the U. S. Service the following October at Dubuque, after two years and nine months service, he was mustered out at Clinton, Iowa, on Aug. 8th. 1865.

He was always happy in the companionship of his old comrades, attending their re-unions whenever possible, and though not given to much speaking, none got more enjoyment out of these gatherings.

Mr. Murrey united with the Methodist Episcopal church in Floyd, Iowa, many years ago, continuing membership there until his death.

Funeral services were held from his son's residence on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 4th. conducted by Rev. Frank P. Shaffer, after which he was taken to Floyd, and laid beside his loved ones, in the cemetery at that place.

[Mitchell County Press, February 13, 1908]