William Edwin Murchison

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William E. Murchison was married to Mary M. McLeod on the 13th day of October, 1870 according to an article published in the "Daily Sentinel" on the 28th day of October 1870.

William Murchison, a white male age 51 along with his wife Mary age 52, daughter Pearl age 22, son Walter age 14, son Kenneth age 11, daughter Kate Naylor age 25, Granddaughter Mary Naylor age 4 and grandson Harold Naylor age 1 show up in the 1900 federal census for Trade street, Jamesboro, Jamesboro Township, Moore County, North Carolina, volume 45, enumerator district 74, sheet 4, line 32.

W. E. Murchison a white male age 61 along with his wife M. M. age 60, sons Walter age 22 and Kenneth age 18 show up in the 1910 federal census for Jamesboro Township, Lee County (Formerly a part of Moore County), North Carolina, enumerator district 48, residence 67, family 67.

William married Mary Murdock McLeod on 13 Oct 1870 in Tirza Presbyterian Church , Harnett Co., North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Murdock McLeod and Janet McLain) was born in Sep 1848 in North Carolina; died in 1911. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. William Shipp Murchison was born on 4 Sep 1881 in North Carolina.
2. Kenneth Lynn Murchison was born on 20 Jun 1889 in Harnett Co., North Carolina; died on 24 Nov 1977 in Raleigh, Wake Co., North Carolina; was buried in Montlawn Memorial Park, North Carolina.
3. Walter Gallam Murchison was born on 17 May 1886 in Lee Co, North Carolina; died on 14 Sep 1968 in Lillington, Harnett Co., North Carolina.
4. Catherine M. Murchison was born in Feb 1875 in North Carolina.
5. Murdock McLeod Murchison was born on 24 Oct 1872 in North Carolina; died on 15 May 1961.
6. Flora Pearl Murchison was born in Jul 1877 in North Carolina.
7. Margaret Isabell Murchison was born in Apr 1880 in North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1882 in Jonesboro, Moore Co., North Carolina.

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Kenneth Murchison served as a captain in the Civil War and was wounded he was sent home and served as a Colonel in the home guard,
Kenneth first wife Catherine McNeill was his first cousin
Kenneth Murchison was married to Catherine W. McNeill in Cumberland County, North Carolina on the 5th day of May 1848 according to Hunting for Bears Genealogy Society.

Kenneth Murchison a white, male, farmer, age 28 who's real estate was valued at $6,000.00 shows up in the 1850 federal census for Cumberland County, North Carolina, sheet 161, enumerated along with his wife Catherine age 22; son Will E., all born in North Carolina.

Kenneth Murchison a white male age 37 shows up in the 1860 federal census along with his wife Mary age 32, daughter (Mollie) age 13, sons Wm. age 11, John. age 7, Hector McNeill age 23
(Kenneth's brother-in-law also his first cousin ) and son W. age 3/12 (age fits Neil McKay Murchison Kenneth's first son by his second wife )

Kenneth Murchison a white male age 48 along with his wife Mary E. age 46, sons Wm E. age 21, John age 17 N. McKay age 9 daughter Kate W. age 4, Son Kenneth age 2 show up in the 1870 federal census for Stewarts Creek Township, Harnett County, series M593, Roll 1142, page 90, dwelling 3, family 3.

Col. K. (R.) Murchison a white male age shows up on the 1880 North Carolina Federal census for Stewart Creek Township, Harnett County, Volume-111, Enumerator District-97, Sheet-21, Line-22, also listed is Dilsa CAMERON (no sex listed or relationship listed) age 18 and born in North Carolina.

The following obituary was published in the October 19th 1900 edition of the Wilmington Star...The Star learns with regret from a correspondent writing from Dunn, North Carolina, under date of October 17th, of the death of Colonel Kenneth Murchison, of Harnett County, which occurred at his home near Lillington on Wednesday. "He was a prominent citizen of Upper Cape Fear; the recognized chieftain of the
Scots of his section, and by nature and training a gentleman, a staunch Democrat and honored citizen."

Kenneth married Catherine White McNeill on 5 May 1848 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Catherine was born on 30 Apr 1828 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina; died on 16 May 1854 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Catherine W. McNeill was married to Kenneth Murchison in Cumberland County, North Carolina on the 5th day of May 1848 according to Hunting for Bears Genealogy Society.

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John Murchison was buried in the Mill Place Cemetery according to the Argyle Colony Plus, Vol 6. No. 3 in an article called Mill Place Cemetery by Glenn McGugan. He died 28 Jul 1826 at age 39.

John Murchison apparently died before 1835 as he was listed as deceased in his fathers will dated 12-31-1835.

John Murchison is buried in The Murchison Cemetery located on the banks of the Upper Little River on North Carolina Highway 210 three miles south of Lillington in Harnett County, North Carolina, his tomb stone reads John Murchison Died - July 28, 1826 aged 39 years, according to "Murchison cemetery, Harnett County, N. C. by Hilda J Roberts of 305 Grime Road, Washington, N. C. 27889.

John Murchison was married to Janet McLean in Cumberland County, North Carolina on the 9th day of January 1821 according to Hunting for Bears Genealogy Society.

John Alexander Murchison was married to Janet McLean daughter of Daniel McLean and Flora McAllister and had four children; Kenneth, Flora,Eliza, Catherine and Isabella, according to information on Alice Mason's Genealogy page at http://mason.math.tntech.edu/alice.htm

John married Janet McLain on 9 Jan 1821 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Janet was born about 1801. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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From the Story of Fayetteville, 1950, Kenneth McKenzie Murchison emigrated from Scotland to North Carolina, U.S.A. in 1773. He served in the Revolutionary war. His plantation became known as Holly Hill and was located on Lower River in Manchester, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA.

From the Murchisons by Bessie Hatchett in the DAR library, Washington, D.C.

Page 78: The progenitor of a great number of the families of the name Murchison in America was Kenneth McKenzie Murchison, evidently descended from the sept of the clan MacKenzie. He is, however, more frequently referred to simply as Kenneth Murchison. He emigrated from Scotland to the U.S. in 1773, if not before. Some historians say about the year 1760-1770 and settled in the northwest part of Cumberland, County, North Carolina. He made his home at what is now the village of Manchester. He served in the Revolutionary war, and it is said of him that he was a fine type of sturdy Scotch who settled the Cape Fear area, and transmitted to his descendants a heritage of the highest character. By his wife a Miss White, whose Christian name is not known, Kenneth had among other children, Duncan who was born on the old Murchison plantation in the year 1801 and died there in 1870.

Pages 94-96. Kenneth's will was dated 31 December 1835 and proved in superior court of Cumberland County in June 1836. He named 4 children in his will. The will is as follows:

I give and bequeath to my wife Catherine Murchison during her life one half of all my cleared lands on Little River, including my dwelling house in which I live, and all outhouses appertaining thereunto and also during her life, one half of my toll bridge over said river.

I also give and bequeath to my said wife during life, my slaves Reuben, Wallace, Mary and children, Sylla and her daughter Jane, also during her life one half of my farming implements, and other tools, except my Blacksmith tools, and also during her life, one half of my stock of all kinds; I also give and bequeath to my said wife forever all the house hold and kitchen furniture, and direct that my slave London shall keep in repair the farming tools she may require.

I give and bequeath to my son Duncan and his Heirs forever all my lands on lower Little River except the life estate herein devised to my said wife. This devise to the said Duncan to include the lands after the death of my said wife, and also to include the saw mill, Blacksmith shop, and one half of the toll Bridge, and also the other half after the death of my said wife.

I also give and bequeath to my son Duncan my Negroes, Hannah, Isaac, and Molly, and the residue of my estate not otherwise devised. I give and bequeath to my son Duncan to include the lands after the death of my said wife, except one half of my stock of all kinds, which I have devised to my wife during life, which after her death shall be equally divided between my sons William and Duncan.

I give and bequeath to my grandson Kenneth, son of Duncan, my slave Jack, son of Sylla forever, and to my granddaughter Catherine Ann, my girl Sylla Ann forever.

I give and bequeath to my grandson Kenneth and to my granddaughter Flora Elizabeth, Heirs of my son John, Decd, my Negro woman Lona, with her present and future increase to be equally divided between them.

I give and bequeath to my grandson Murdock, son of William, my slave John forever. I give to my granddaughter Catherine, daughter of William, my girl Jennet forever.

I give and bequeath to my grandsons William M. and Kenneth M McNeill, my girl Lovedy forever to be equally divided between the, I also give and bequeath to my granddaughter Catherine McNeill, my girl Lucy, daughter of Hannah forever.

I hereby direct my sons William and Duncan to pay to my grandson Kenneth, son of John Decd, one hundred dollars when he arrives at the age of twenty one years without any charge of interest. This legacy is to be a charge on the real estate and Negroes herein devised to them and their heirs to secure the payment. I also direct my sons William and Duncan to pay to my granddaughters Isabelle and Margaret McNeill one hundred dollars each when they arrive at the age of 18 years, without interest, secured as above.

I also direct my sons William and Duncan to pay to my grandson Kenneth McNeill fifty dollars when he arrives at the age of 21 years without interest and secured as above. I also direct my sons William and Duncan to pay to my granddaughter Flora Elizabeth one hundred dollars when she arrives at the age of 18, without interest and secured as above.

I also direct my sons William and Duncan to pay to my daughter Rachel at my death four hundred dollars and to her sons John, Daniel and Hector one hundred each secured as Kenneth's and Flora's.

I give and bequeath to my sons William and Duncan my Negroes London, Frank, Martin, Jack, George, Tom, Henry, Mariah, Rachel and Joshua, and their future increase after the death of my said wife also Reuben, Wallace, Mary and children, Sylla and her daughter Jane during their lives to be divided equally (of that portion that fallesth to each) among his children, share and share alike.

Also I give to my sons William and Duncan my notes to pay the above legacies.

I hereby appoint my sons William and Duncan my Executors of this my last will and Testament.

Kenneth Murchison is buried at the Longstreet Presbyterian Church cemetery, Fort Bragg Army Base, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. He died March 17, 1836.
Kenneth MacKenzie Murchison Emigrated from Scotland to North Carolina, U.S.A. in 1773 he served in the Revolutionary war. His plantation became known as Holly Hill and was located on Lower River in
Manchester, Cumberland County, North Carolina, U.S.A.. Kenneth's will was dated 31 December 1835 and proved in June court 1836. He named 4 children in his will.

Kenneth married Catherine White. Catherine (daughter of William White and Rachel Unknown) was born in 1760 in Scotland; died on 27 Jun 1852 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina; was buried in Longstreet Presbyterian Church Cemetery, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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According to the Murchison Families by Besie Hatchett in the DAR library of Washington DC, Page 98 Catherine White was mentioned in her mother Rachel White's will.
Catherine White is buried in the Longstreet Presbyterian cemetery in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She died at age 92.
Catherine a white female age 90 born in Scotland shows up in the 1850 federal census for Northern Cumberland County, North Carolina, page 152, dwelling 780, Family 780 enumerated along with her daughter Rachel (Murchison) McNeill; granddaughter Isabella McNeill age 31; granddaughter Mary J. McNeill age 29; grandson Hector McNeill, age 24; grandson Will McNeill age 20, grandson Kenneth McNeill age 16, all born in North Carolina.!