William Murray (New York politician)

William Murray (October 1, 1803 – August 25, 1875) was a banker and politician who served as a United States Representative from New York.

William Murray
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th district
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded by	Marius Schoonmaker
Succeeded by	Ambrose S. Murray
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th district
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853
Preceded by	Thomas McKissock
Succeeded by	Ambrose S. Murray
Personal details
Born	October 25, 1803 Middletown, Orange County, New York, U.S.
Died	August 25, 1875 (aged 71) Goshen, Orange County, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Saint James Cemetery, Goshen, New York
Political party	Democratic (before 1856) Republican (from 1856)
Spouse(s)	Ellen Maria Matlack (m. 1837-1875, his death)
Occupation	Banker

Biography

Murray was born near Middletown, New York on October 1, 1803,[1] a son of William Murray Sr. and Mary Ann (Beakes) Murray. His siblings included Ambrose S. Murray.[1]

William Murray attended the common schools, and was employed as a clerk in mercantile establishments, first in Middletown, and later in New York City.[1] He subsequently engaged in a successful mercantile career in Goshen.[1] In 1844, he was chosen as one of New York's presidential electors, and cast his ballot for the Democratic ticket of James K. Polk and George M. Dallas.[2]

In 1850, Murray was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat, representing New York in the 32nd Congress.[1] He was reelected to the 33rd Congress and served from March 4, 1851 to March 3, 1855.[1]

After leaving Congress, Murray engaged in agricultural pursuits, and was an organizer of the Republican Party in New York.[1] He served as president of the Goshen Bank from 1857 until his death.[1]

Murray died in Goshen on August 25, 1875.[1] He was interred at St. James' Episcopal Cemetery in Goshen.[3]

Family

In 1837, Murray married Ellen Maria Matlack of New York City.[4] They were married until his death, and their children included sons Henry (1841-1874), Robert (1843-1903), and William (1844-1897) and daughter Abbey (1846-1929), the wife of William D. Van Vliet.[5]

References

1. Joint Committee on Printing, U.S. Congress (1928). Biographical Directory of the American Congress. 1774-1927. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office. p. 1347 – via Google Books.
2. "The Electoral College". The Evening Post. New York, NY. December 5, 1844. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
3. Spencer, Thomas E. (1998). Where They're Buried. Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Company. p. 247. ISBN 978-0-8063-4823-0 – via Google Books.
4. "Married: William Murray, Junr. and Ellen Maria Matlack". The Evening Post. New York, NY. July 15, 1837. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Death Notice, Mrs. Ellen Maria Murray". The Argus. Middletown, NY. September 20, 1895. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.

External links

• United States Congress. "William Murray (id: M001116)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• William Murray at Find a Grave