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THB1905 The Duluth & Iron Range Rail Road Co Envelope and Letter
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TimedJun 13, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025
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1905 The Duluth & Iron Range Rail Road Co Envelope and Letter post marked August 20, 1905 Minnesota addressed to Dr. R R Murray of Powder Springs, Georgia, from his son Augustus. The original letter is enclosed.
Born December 22, 1836 in Watkinsville Oconee County Georgia the son of William and Louise G. Hunter Murray.
He married in 1861 to Josephine E. Conyers Lindley in Powder Springs. The Father of five sons and one daughter. Mildred Louise born Feb 22, 1863, Robert William born June 18, 1864, Wallace born March 17, 1867, Lindley born February 13, 1869, Augustus born April 28, 1872, and Warren Chandler born July 13, 1877. All were born in Powder Springs except Warren Chandler who was born possibly in Watkinsville. Robert's lost his wife of 20 years on April 11, 1881. He married again his second wife Georgia A. Lindley of Powder Springs in 1886. In 1888 a daughter, Roberta was born. After the war, a doctor of medicine in Powder Springs until his death June 18, 1909.Military Record:
Murray, Robert Rootes – Private - Powder Springs May 4, 1861 Discharged on account of blindness November 1, 1861.
Murray, Robert R. – 3rd Lieutenant – Enlisted: Powder Springs, August 1, 1863 Muster Roll for December to January shows him present. Term of service having expired this company is this day disbanded. January 31, 1864.Dr. Robert Rootes Murray (1836-1909). Dr. Murray came in the late 1850’s early 1860’s. He also served in the Confederate Army as a Military Surgeon. In 1861, Dr. Murray married Josephine E. Conyers Lindley (1846-1881). After his wife’s death, he married Georgia A. Lindley (1853-1926) in 1886. His office was in his home located on the corner of present day Marietta Street and Lewis Road. He practiced here until his death in 1909. Dr. Murray is buried in the Methodist Cemetery.
Dimensions (inches)
Width: 6
Height: 3 1/2Note
This item will ship USPS First Class MailDimension
Height: 1.00 inWidth: 9.00 inDepth: 6.00 inDepth: 6.00 inWeight: 1.00 ozCondition
Toned, soiled, and torn on right edge.
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