Descendants of Luke Murray

Generation 1

1. Luke Murray-1 was born on 1812 in Ireland[1]. He died on 17 Feb 1892 in Port Leyden ???[2]. He
married Mary (Elizabeth) Hanley Murray on 21 Dec 1848 in West Turin. She was born on 1818 in
New York State[3, 4]. He married Bridget Walsh on Bef. 1842. She died on Bef. 1848.
Notes for Luke Murray:
Taken from gravestone. Buried with John Murray and Catherine Loftus Murray. Funeral thru St.
Martin's Church, Port Leyden, NY. Taken from the gravestone. Buried with John Murray and
Catherine
Loftus Murray. 1855 Census states a Catherine (Nilenllon) age 21? lived with the Murrays as a
servant. The 1860 Census shows this family in Constableville, Town of Highmarket under the
name of Luke Mong. Luke was 80 years old at the time of his death according to St. Martin's
Church Records.

Notes for Mary (Elizabeth) Hanley Murray: 1880

Highmarket Census says she was born in Ireland.
Relationship Notes for Mary (Elizabeth) Hanley Murray and Luke Murray:
Taken from the 1850 Census.

Children of Luke Murray and Mary (Elizabeth) Hanley Murray are:

2. i. Anna Murray Loftus, B: 1847 in Highmarket, Lewis County, NY, D: 1891 [5], M: Abt.
1872.

ii. Mary Murray, B: 1848 in Lewis County, New York[6], D: Bef. 1860.
Notes for Mary Murray:
There was a Mary Murray in the 1850 Town of West Turin Census, age 2.
She was not listed in the 1855 or 1860 census.
3. iii. John H. Murray, B: 15 Feb 1851 in Highmarket, Lewis County, NY[7, 8], D: 05 Nov
1917 in Port Leyden, NY[9], M: Jan 1869 in Constableville, NY.

4. iv. Luke Murray Jr., B: Jul 1857 in Highmarket, NY[7], D: 06 Jun 1924 in Utica, NY[7].

v. James Murray, B: 10 Oct 1857 in Lewis Co, NY, D: Loretto Rest in Syracuse,
NY[7].
Notes for James Murray:
Never married. For many years he was a lock tender on the old Black
River Canal between Boonville & Rome. He died at Loretto Rest in
Syracuse. Lived in Boonville in 1917. Alive in 1924.

Children of Luke Murray and Bridget Walsh are:

i. Catherine Murray, B: 1843 in New York State[3].
Notes for Catherine Murray:
Not alive in 1917.
ii. Anthony B. Murray, B: 1846 in Lewis County, NY.

iii. Owen Murray, B: 1847 in Highmarket, Lewis County, NY[10].

Notes for Owen Murray:
Lived in Corning NY. Not alive in 1917.

Generation 2

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2. Anna Murray Loftus-2(Luke Murray-1) was born on 1847 in Highmarket, Lewis County, NY. She died
on 1891[5]. She married Patrick N. Loftus on Abt. 1872, son of Patrick Loftus Sr. and Mary E. Neary
Loftus. He was born on 10 Aug 1840 in Quebec, Canada[7]. He died on 22 Feb 1929 in Bayside,
Long Island, NY[11, 12].

Notes for Patrick N. Loftus:

Patrick came to the United States at a young age and took up farming. He settled in Highmarket, NY
in Lewis County. He later went to Utica and took up carpentry. He was a member of St. Agnes
Church, Utica, NY. He died at the home of his sister, Atlilia Cavanaugh in Bayside, Long Island.
Patrick's funeral was held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. James M. Collins on Millgate Street.

Children of Anna Murray Loftus and Patrick N. Loftus are:

i. John Loftus, B: 13 Dec 1872 in Canada[13, 14], D: 15 Jun 1961 in Genesee Nursing
Home, Utica, NY[7, 15], M: 05 Apr 1899 in St. Agnes Church, Utica, NY.
Notes for John Loftus:
John was born and educated in Highmarket, Lewis County and lived in Rome before
coming to Utica. He had been employed for many years by the McLoughlin Brothers
Coal Company and later by the Griffiss Air Force Base. At the time of his retirement
he was employed in the maintenance department of the Masonic home. He was a
member of St. Peter's Church and its Holy Name Society. He lived at 423 Trenton
Road and the time of his death. John was listed as working in the foundry in the
1910 Census.
ii. Mary Frances Loftus Collins, B: 14 Aug 1874 in Highmarket, Lewis County, NY[13],
D: 04 Sep 1957 in Utica, NY[16], M: 28 Nov 1911 in St. Agnes Church, Utica, NY[16,
17].

Notes for Mary Frances Loftus Collins:

Sponsors - John McGoldrick and Bridget Cavanaugh
Mary received her education in Highmarket and later moved to Utica. She was a
communicant of St. Francis deSales Church and a member of its Altar Rosary
Society.
iii. Anthony Edwin Murray Loftus, B: 16 Dec 1875 in Highmarket, Lewis County,
NY[13, 18], D: 18 Nov 1913[7], M: 1911 in Utica, NY.
Notes for Anthony Edwin Murray Loftus:
Godparents - Anthony and Mary Loftis.
Anthony was born in Highmarket, Lewis County. For several years he had
been employed as a molder in the plant of Hart & Crouse. He was a
member of St. Agnes Church and was affiliated with the International
Molders's Union.
iv. Esther C. Loftus Dwyer, B: 01 May 1877 in Highmarket, Lewis Co., NY[13, 18], D: 01
Nov 1951 in Utica, NY[16, 19], M: Oct 1898 in St. Agnes Church, Utica, NY[16].
Notes for Esther C. Loftus Dwyer:
Sponsors - Michael Curley and Margaret Loftis
Died of Cerebral Hemorrhage.
Esther was educated in Highmarket and Bull Run schools. She came to Utica in
1890 and had since resided here. She was a member of St. Agnes Church.
v. Luke M. Loftus, B: 01 May 1877 in Highmarket, Lewis Co., NY[13], D: 16 Aug 1904 in
Utica, NY[7, 13].
Notes for Luke M. Loftus:
The Utica Daily Press of August 17, 1904 reported that he was found

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dead in the hallway of th house of Timothy Kehoe at 19 Buffalo St. in
Utica,NY. The story indicated that he had lost the use of his legs when
he was quite young because of an attack of spinal meningitis. Death
was caused by a heart attack. He was a member of St. Agnes Church.

vi. Margarette Ann Loftus Dwyer, B: 11 Jun 1881 in Highmarket, Lewis County,
NY[20], D: 01 Sep 1959 in Syracuse, NY[16], M: 07 Jul 1909 in St. Agnes Church,
Utica, NY.
Notes for Margarette Ann Loftus Dwyer:
Godparents- Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Caroll. Baptismal records show her name
as Mary Ann Loftus.
Margaret was educated in Utica schools, where she lived most of her life. She
was a member of St. Francis deSales Church and its Altar Rosary Society.
vii. Patrick A. Loftus, B: 01 Jul 1883 in Highmarket, Lewis County, NY[7], D: 03 Jul
1910 in Utica, NY[7].
Notes for Patrick A. Loftus:
Quinn Funeral Home.
When Patrick was a small boy he moved to Utica with his parents and received his
education in the Mary Street School. He was a member of St. Agnes Church. His
occupation was an iron moulder but previous to his late illness he was employed in
the New York Central freight house.
viii. Josephine Loftus Rockwell, B: 01 Aug 1884 in Highmarket, NY[16], D: 30 Aug 1952 in
111 Clinton Place, Utica, NY[16], M: 19 Oct 1910 in Utica, NY[16].
Notes for Josephine Loftus Rockwell:
Josephine lived in Utica at the time of her father death in 1929. She had been
educated in Utica Schools. She was a communicant of St. Paul's Church in
Whitesboro.
Josephine died at the home of her sister, Margaret Dwyer.
ix. Charles J. Loftus, B: 17 Mar 1887 in Highmarket, NY[21], D: 03 Dec 1943 in 111
Clinton Place, Utica, NY[7].
Notes for Charles J. Loftus:
Charles lived in Utica in 1929 at time of his father's death. Charles came to Utica
with his parents in his childhood and attended local schools. He never married. He
was a member of St. Francis deSales Church.
x. Thomas H. Loftus, B: 1890, D: 1890.

3. John H. Murray-2(Luke Murray-1)[16, 22] was born on 15 Feb 1851 in Highmarket, Lewis County, NY[7,
8]. He died on 05 Nov 1917 in Port Leyden, NY[9]. He married Catherine Loftus Murray on Jan 1869 in

Constableville, NY, daughter of Patrick Loftus Sr. and Mary E. Neary Loftus. She was born on 23 Mar
1851 in St. Jerome, Quebec, Canada[7, 23, 24]. She died on 08 Aug 1914 in Port Leyden, NY[7].

Notes for John H. Murray:

Aunt Ruth had his birth as February 14, 1850.
John lived with his daughter, Mary Lyman, at the time of his death.
Had been ill for several months with heart trouble. Death certificate
said he died of Myocarditis.
Obituary taken from the Boonville Herald - -
After an illness of several months with heart trouble John Murray died November 5 at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Charles Lyman in this village. Mr. Murray was born in the town of Highmarket
February 15, 1850 his parents being Luke and Mary Murray. In January l869 at Constableville he
married Miss Katherine Loftus who died in 1914. Mr. Murray was very well known in this
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community, having lived in Port Leyden for 25 years. Since the death of Mrs. Murray, three years
ago, he has made his home with his daughter who tenderly dared for him during his illness. He is
survived by the following children: Mrs. Charles Lyman and John Murray, Port Leyden, James and
Bernard Murray, New York, Mrs. Martin Dwyer, Cincinnati, Ohio. Two brothers also survive, James
Murray of Boonville and Luke Murray of Utica. The funeral was held Thursday beginning from St.
Martin's Church. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved family. Birth and death
information taken from gravestone at Calvary Cemetery, Port Leyden, NY 1875 Census said his
occupation was a laborer. Death certificate
#71167. John lived in Port Leyden for 25 years.

Notes for Catherine Loftus Murray: Aunt

Ruth had her birth as March 23, 1849.
Catherine's death certificate said she died of Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Obituary - taken from the Boonville Herald
Port Leyden People Mourn Demise of an Estimable Woman A beautiful
Christian life came to an end Saturday, when the angel of death called
Mrs. John Murray of Port Leyden to her heavenly father. Mrs Murray
had been in ailing health for the past year and during that time was
tenderly cared for by her daughter, Mrs. Charles Lyman and
granddaughter, Miss Ruth Lyman. During the summer her condition
became gradually worse and although the end was looked for at any time her
death came as a great sorrow to the family to whom she had ever been such
a devoted wife and loving tender mother. Not only will Mrs. Murray be missed
by her own family but her death will be mourned by every one who knew her
as a woman of "many deeds, but few words", ever ready to lend a helping
hand or a word of cheer and a smiling face in time of others sorrows and
needs. Mrs. Murray was a devout Catholic and a devoted member of St.
Martin's Church since her first residence in Port Leyden. Mrs. Catharine
Loftus Murray, daughter of Mary and Patrick Loftus was born in Canada in
1849. in early youth she moved to Port Leyden and in l869 she became the
wife of John Murray, who survives. Besides her husband she is survived by
four sons, Augustus, and John Murray Jr. of Port Leyden; Bernard of Wilkes-
barre, Pa., James of Ne York and two daughters, Mrs. Charles Lyman of Port
Leyden and Mrs. Martin Dwyer of Cincinnati, Ohio; also two sisters, Mrs.
Margaret McGoldrich of Scranton, Pa., and Mrs. Attila Cavanaugh of New
York City. The funeral was held from St. Martin's Church Wednesday
morning, Rev. Father Dean officiating. Interment was made in St. Martin's
cemetery. Besides the immediate family those from out of town who attended
the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. James Collins, Utica; Mr. and Mrs. Luke
Murray, Lowville; James Murray, Boonville; Mrs. Anna Gollegly, Mrs. Nellie
Lyman,, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Dolan, Ilion; Miss Sadie Dolan, Utica.

Death certificate #45028.

Relationship Notes for Catherine Loftus Murray and John H. Murray:
Obtained information from grave stone at Calvary Cemetery, Port
Leyden, NY

Children of John H. Murray and Catherine Loftus Murray are:

i. Mary Ann Murray Lyman, B: 04 May 1870 in New York State [25], D: 24 Feb 1949 in
Port Leyden, NY[26], M: 17 Feb 1892 in St. Martin's Church, Porty Leyden,
NY[27].
Notes for Mary Ann Murray Lyman:
Mary died of a heart attack.

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Taken from cemetery records at Port Leyden Library
ii. James Murray, B: 15 Jun 1875 in Lewis Co.[28], D: 25 Jan 1896[29].
Notes for James Murray:
Godparents - Owen Murray and Bridget Walsh.
James was alive in 1917 living in New York City.
iii. E. Augustus Murray, B: Jun 1876 in Lewis Co.[30].
Notes for E. Augustus Murray:
Augustus was alive in 1914 but not alive in 1917. Augustus was named in Ruth
Lyman Wainman's will, but they were unable to find him. He would have been
over 100 at that time.
iv. John H. Murray, B: 01 Oct 1876 in Schenectady, NY[7], D: 15 Feb 1935[31], M: 14
Nov 1894 in St. Martin's Church, Port Leyden, NY[27].
Notes for John H. Murray:
John died of "Shock" according to St. Martin's records. I found his will in Lewis
County, but no real information was obtained.
v. Patrick Edward Murray, B: 15 Sep 1878 in Lewis Co.[32].
Notes for Patrick Edward Murray:
Godparents - Anna and Gerald Lyman.
Patrick was not alive in 1914.
vi. Edwin P. Murray, B: 1881[33], D: 1909[33].
Notes for Edwin P. Murray:
alive in 1907
vii. Anthony Bernard Murray, B: 14 Dec 1882 in Port Leyden, NY[7], D: 24 Apr 1956 in
St. Petersburg, Florida[7], M: 1917 in New York City.
Notes for Anthony Bernard Murray:
In the 1910 Manhattan Census, Bernard was living with Atelia Cavanaugh (his Aunt)
and was a bookkeeper. Bernard was the manager of the New York office of the
Hinde & Dauch Paper Co., Hoboken, NJ.
viii. Margaret Ruth Murray Dwyer, B: 06 Jan 1886 in Port Leyden, NY, D: 13 Nov
1960 in Utica, NY, M: 30 Sep 1907 in St. Martin's Church, Port Leyden, NY[27].
Notes for Margaret Ruth Murray Dwyer:
Information taken from obituary Taken
from obituary
According to Marilyn Ouimette, The Murray's came from County Cork, Ireland. In
1914 and 1917 she lived in Cincinnati, Ohio.
ix. Catherine Murray, B: 03 Mar 1887 in Port Leyden, NY[34].
Notes for Catherine Murray:
Baptism sponsors - Franciscus Gallagher and Maria Maston
4. Luke Murray Jr.-2(Luke Murray-1) was born on Jul 1857 in Highmarket, NY[7]. He died on 06 Jun
1924 in Utica, NY[7]. He married Johanna T. Collins Murray, daughter of Bartholemew Collins and
Elizabeth Lynch Collins. She was born on 24 Jun 1863 in Co. Limerick, Ireland. She died on 18 Jan
1942.
Notes for Luke Murray Jr.:
Luke died in a Utica Hospital after an illness of four years. Lived in
Lowville in 1914. Lived in Utica in 1917. The 1920 Utica
census said he was a laborer in a cotton mill. Luke lived in Lowville

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for 18 years. After going to Utica he was employed at the Savage Arms
and the Saturday Glove plant. He was a member of St. Francis deSales
church.

Child of Luke Murray Jr. and Johanna T. Collins Murray is:

i. Edward Luke Murray, B: 22 Jan 1902 in Lowville, NY, D: 27 Dec 1980 in Utica,
NY, M: 10 Jun 1922.
Notes for Edward Luke Murray:
Attended Lowville schools. Of Catholic faith. Lived in Utica in 1924
.
Sources
1 St. Martin's Church Records. - age 80 at time of death.
2 St. Martin's church death record.
3 LDS Computer.
4 1855, Lowville, NY.
5 Vital records, Albany,NY
6 1850 Lewis County Census
7 obituary.
8 death certificate
9 Vital Records, Albany, NY
10 1855, Lowville, NY.
11 obituary. Utica OD Feb 25, 1929.
12 new york City death index.
13 John Savage.
14 Maureen Stell.
15 St. Mary's Cemetery,, Clinton, NY.
16 obituary.
17 Wedding announcement Utica OD Nov 28 1911.
18 St. Mary's Church, Constableville.
19 St. Mary's Church records.
20 LDS Microfilm - St. Mary's Church Constableville, NY
21 WWI draft registration cards.
22 Calvary Cemetery.
23 death certificate.
24 Canadian baptismal record.
25 1880, Lyonsdale, Lewis County
26 Vital Records Albany.
27 St. Martin's Church Records.
28 St. Mary's Church Records
29 St. Martin's Church Records. Age not listed.
30 Aunt Ruth said he was born in June.
31 St. Martin's Church records
32 St. Mary's Church Records, Constableville, NY
33 Calvary Cemetery, Port Leyden, NY.
34 St. Martin's Church records.
35 Florence Murray.
36 California death index.
37 California death index
38 Wedding announcement Utica observer. Aug 5, 1938.

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39 St. Mary's Church records.
40 SSDI.
41 St. Mary's church records.
42 1930 Census.
43 1910 Utica Census ward 8
44 Obituary, Wife's.
45 1920 Utica Census
46 1920 Census
47 1920 Rome Census.
48 13th ward
49 Ancestry.com, 1920 United States Federal Census (Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network,
Inc., 2005), Database online. Utica Ward 13, Oneida, New York, ED , roll , page , image
1043.Record for Jesse Rockwell.
50 Shower announcement Utica OD Sep 20, 1932.
51 Ward 13
52 Ancestry world tree
53 Ancestry World Tree.
54 1930 Utica Census.
55 birthdates.com.
56 Rome Newspaper obits.
57 Wedding announcement Utica OD Feb 11, 1951.
58 William Sink
59 Wedding announcement Utica OD June 4, 1941.
60 birth announcement Utica od.
61 Wedding announcement.
62 St. Mary's Church records
63 Obituary - Husband's.
64 Vital records cemeteries.
65 SSDI
66 1930 Census, Akron, Ohio
67 Florida marriage records.

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