The name MURRAY means "Descendant of the Mariner" or "One with the Sea". Family motto: "With Virtue and Faith", "I would rather die than be dishonored." Sergeant John Murray of the U. S. 7th Cavalry won a Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery in fighting "The Battle of Little Big Horn" with General Custer in fighting against Chiefs Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse.
James Murray's father
Lawrence E. Murray
Born May 18, 1907 in Chicago, married Jan 12, 1957 Resort Management/Banker, Continental Bank, Chicago, IL/Businesss Law Died April 10, 1980 in Dowagiac, MI.
James Murray's Grandfather
John T. Murray
Born June 3, 1871 in Chicago to Irish immigrant Peter Murray of Roscommon, Ireland and Mary Gillen (from Mill Creek (Wadsworth) Illinois, formerly of Buffalo, New York).
John earned his undergraduate degree from Annunciation and law degree from the Chicago College of Law. Law clerk to Daniel Scully. Admitted 1895, and was a partner from 1895-1899 at Murray & Moses. Who’s Who Jurisprudence: 1925- 1936. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus (Deputy Grand Knight of Lafayette Council) and the Saint Vincent De Paul Society. John was an ardent Democrat and lover of fine literature. A typical Chicagoan in cleverness, capacity and character he was born on a farm near Waukegan, Illinois. Sprung from such parentage the subject of this sketch is a worthy product of the blended blood of the World's ruling and leading races...." "Mr. Murray, for a lawyer of his age and experience, is well grounded in the underlying principles of the law, and had developed clever aptitude in applying them to cases arising in everyday life. While versed in the technicalities of practice he never resorts to such means to obtain a petty or temporary advantage. In the trial of a cause he relies upon the genius and inspiration of industry, always carefully and painstakingly preparing the case in advance and anticipating every possible adverse contingency. During trial he devotes himself to his case absolutely and completely, whether the fee be large or small - important or trivial the interest involved. Before trial he is timid and self-distrustful, but once in Court he not only makes his client’s cause his own but becomes bold and self-reliant, and through a gradual increasing practice has acquired creditable skill in marshaling facts and sagacity in presenting principle. In the practice of his profession he seeks to discover what is right and just and then looks for the law applicable thereto, and loving his professional work he finds his greatest pleasure and satisfaction in it, and as a consequence nothing he undertakes is slighted, but all his work is done to the best of his ability, whether in Justice, State or Federal Courts." John T. married Sarah Helen Scully Dec. 30, 1896 (born 1870-died 1924). John died January 29, 1954 in Elmwood Park, Illinois.
John T. Murray's Father-in-Law
Justice Daniel Scully
"A Name Without a
Blemish"
Born March 28, 1839 in New York City. He graduated from Chicago Law School in 1864 with High Honors. He practiced at Willard & Quinn, an was appointed by Governor Palmer as Justice of The Piece for the West Town of Chicago on May 1, 1871 where he served for over a quarter century. An honest face and good natured twinkle in his eye. Republican, but not active. A man of quick judgement and ready whit. Leading member of St. Vincent De Paul Society. Resolution of the Lawyer’s Club. "He possessed the entire confidence and respect of every member of his community. As a lawyer he was read, and its practice he faithfully guarded and protected his client’s rights. As a justice of the peace he was a model of perfection."
James Murray's Great Grandfather
Peter F. Murray
Born about 1847 to John Murray and Catherine Megan, near County Roscommon, Ireland, perhaps Barony Ballintober South, Civil Parish of Roscommon, Slevinagee or Slevin. Peter came to the U.S. in 1865 through New York, in the 1st wave and was a printer/compositor for the Chicago Journal, a/k/a The Chicago Tribune Times. Peter was printing the Tribune on the night of the Great Chicago Fire Oct. 8-10, 1871. Peter F. Murray resided in Elmwood Park, Chicago, IL and Died November 21, 1926 at 143 N. Homan, Chicago, IL. Peter married Mary Gillen (born 1847- died 1897) Peter F. had a son John T.(Thomas) Murray.
