Laird McMurry
This posting is for persons who are searching for info on Laird McMurry, b. 27 Jan 1777, NC.While I don't have conclusive information, I do have some data that might help others in their research.The name "LAIRD" is found frequently in the family tree of one Robert McMurray (1726-1800) who resided in Mecklenburg/Cabarrus Co. NC.Robert was a descendant of William McMurray of VA.He moved with his parents and other relatives from VA to old Anson Co. NC cir 1755.His wife was named Eleanor and he had 6 known children whom he named in his will.
Laird McMurray married a Nancy Fleming and at least two of Robert McMurray's children married Flemings in NC. One daughter married a Kirpatrick/Kilpatrick in NC.These names all appear in the family tree of Laird McMurray.
Robert's son, Francis Marion McMurray married Jennette Fleming and had a daughter, Jane LAIRD McMurray, b. cir 1787. This family moved to GA. Laird McMurray also had a grandson named Francis Marion McMurray.
Martha McMurray, Robert's daughter, married Valentine Kirpatrick and they had a son named LAIRD Kirpatrick (b. cir 1798).This family moved to GA and then to Alabama.A book has been written on the Valentine Kirpatrick line and is in several State Archives libraries.
Robert also had a son, Samuel, who had a daughter named Jean Morrow McMurray, (b. cir 1783).Nothing is known of Samuel's wife or where he may have moved to, but his daughter married Robert Allen in Cabarrus Co. NC and their second son was named LAIRD Allen.This family moved to TN.
Given Laird McMurry's dob of 1777, he could have been a son of Robert, but it is more likely that he was a grandson of Robert, quite possibly the son of Samuel.(Laird McMurry's first son was named Samuel.)
While the above info does not prove any connection between Laird McMurry and Robert McMurray, there is much circumstantial evidence in the naming pattern to warrant further research.I will be glad to provide additional info if anyone is interested.
Ben Callahan
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