Colonel Kenneth McKenzie Murchison

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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.

Family/Spouse: 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]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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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Kenneth Murchison graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1853, After which he was engaged in business and entered the military service as a Second Lieutenant he was commended for
gallantry and promoted to Colonel but was captured and held prisoner for 20 months. Kenneth later move to New York, U.S.A.

Kenneth M. Murchison, according to Ancestor Roster of Georgia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy volume 6 (M) was - Col Co. C 54th NC Infantry he had a daughter was Jeanie Murchison Ellis and a niece Clara H. Harper.

K. M. Murchison was married to Catherine Williams in Cumberland County, North Carolina on the 26th day of November 1855 according to Hunting for Bears Genealogy Society.

An article in the May 9th 1868 edition of the Wilmington Star stated "We had the pleasure of meeting in our office yesterday with Col. K. M. Murchison, a gentleman of this State, and a gallant Confederate officer,
but of late years a citizen and merchant of New York City. The Colonel appears in good health, and seems to have fattened remarkably upon New York fare."

The following article was published in the July 8th 1887 edition of the Wilmington Star...A fine pair of carriage horses arrived yesterday on the steamer "Benefactor" from New York. They belonged to Colonel K, M, Murchison.

The following article was published in the April 19th 1889 edition of the Wilmington Star... Colonel K. M. Murchison's carriage horses which were shipped on the steamer "Benefactor" for New York were both killed on the voyage. No particulars were learned. The "Benefactor" is reported as arriving at New York last Thursday. She sailed hence on Saturday, the 6th inst., and encountered the gale that day, with dangerous cross seas from Fryingpan to Hatteras, but sustained no damage. Captain Norton
reports passing through quantifies of wreckage. Colonel Murchison's horses were on deck.

The following article was published in the February 15th 1890 edition of the Wilmington Messenger... Colonel K. M. Murchison came up from his Orton Plantation yesterday.

The following article was published in the March 12th 1890 edition of the Wilmington Weekly Star... Colonel K. M. Murchison has bought part of the vacant property next east of the Star Office. This lot adjoins the Orton Property on the North side.

The following article was published in the November 27th 1890 edition of the Wilmington Star... The Orton was aglow last night, the occasion being a cotillion given by Mr. Kenneth Murchison, Jr. The guests
began to assemble about 10 o'clock, and by 11 the dining room was filled to its utmost capacity. There were between 200 and 300 ladies and gentlemen present.
About 12 o'clock all were invited to partake of supper, which was served in elegant style and was everything that one could wish for. After supper the guests returned to the ball room, where the german was commenced and continued until a late hour.
The affair throughout was a most enjoyable one, and will be long remembered with pleasure by all who attended.

The following article was published in the September 1st 1894 edition of the Wilmington Star... Business Change - A change has taken place in the firms of Williams & Murchison, Wilmington, and Murchison &
Company, New York. These houses have been in active business for the past 28 years, and have always stood among the most substantial and reliable in the country. Mr. George W. Williams now retires, and Messrs. K. M. Murchison, W. F. Sorey and H. C. McQueen will continue the Banking Cotton and Export business under the firm name of Murchison & Company, both in Wilmington and New York. It is hardly necessary to add that the new firm have an abundance of capital and all the business capacity and
experience necessary for complete success.

The following article was published in the January 18th 1895 edition of the Wilmington Star... Colonel K. M. Murchison, Miss Marie Murchison and Mr F. S. Ellis and wife, of New York, who have been spending two months pleasantly at Orton plantation, returned home yesterday much pleased with their visit.

The following article was published in the December 3rd 1895 edition of the Wilmington Messenger... Colonel K. M. Murchison, of New York, arrived here Sunday night on his annual hunting and fishing
pilgrimage at Orton Plantation. Mr. Samuel Hopkins of the well known firm of Hopkins, Dwight & Company, accompanies him. We hear that fish and game are plentiful at Orton this fall, and it goes without saying that Colonel Murchison and Mr. Hopkins will give a good account of their outing.

The following article was published in the August 17th 1897 edition of the Wilmington Star... Colonel K. M. Murchison, Mrs Murchison, Miss Murchison and Miss Marie Murchison were passengers on the
International Navigation Company's steamship Paris, arriving in New York city last Saturday morning, having sailed from Southampton England, on August 7th.
Colonel Murchison and family, as readers of the Star will remember, sailed several months ago for Europe, and now they are returning home after having visited many of the leading towns and cities in the old country.

The following article was published in the August 25th 1896 edition of the Wilmington Messenger... (excerpt from Ashville Citizen, August 23rd) - Colonel Kenneth Murchison, of New York, and a party of his
friends passed through the city yesterday on their way to Colonel Murchison's game preserve on Caney river, Yancey county. His property in a tract of 13,000 acres of virgin forest, and the game includes bears and deer, while the stream is full of trout. In fact, this is regarded as the finest fishing ground in the United States. Gilmer Brenzer says of it that the trout are so thick and greedy to bite that the angler must get behind a tree to bait his hook.

The following article was published in the September 1st 1897 edition of the Wilmington Star and also the September 1st addition of the Wilmington Messenger... Colonel K. M. Murchison arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock over the Cape Fear & Yadkin Valley Railroad. A few days hunting on his game preserve near Ashville greatly invigorated him and he is looking particularly well. He went to Ashville from New York City, where, with his family, he landed a couple of weeks ago after a delightful European tour of several months. Mrs Murchison, Miss Murchison and Miss Marie Murchison are now at
Narrgansett Pier.

The following article was published in the August 19th 1896 edition of the Wilmington Dispatch. - Real Estate Transfer - A. J. Marshall, commissioner, to K. M. Murchison, the John Hopkins tract of land and two
adjoining tracts, on New Bern road about 3 1/2 miles from the city; $2,102.50.

The following article was published in the September 9th 1900 edition of the Wilmington Messenger. - Colonel K. M. Murchison, who has been spending the summer at his mountain summer home on Caney river, Buncombe county, has arrived here to look after his rice crop at Orton Plantation.

The following article was published in the November 25th 1900 edition of the Wilmington Messenger, November 26th 1900 edition of the Wilmington New Dispatch, the November 26 1900 edition of the
Wilmington Star, the November 27th, 1900 edition of Wilmington Semi Weekly Messenger. - Colonel K. M. Murchison, of New York, who is in the city, received a telegram last evening from New York, conveying the intelligence that Hornpipe, a horse belonging to his daughter Miss Marie E. Murchison, was yesterday awarded the blue ribbon, the first prize, in the ladies' hunting class at new York horse show. This is a great achievement for Hornpipe, as he won over 62 competitors. This victory for Miss Murchison's horse places him in the eligible list for the championship among hunting horses in America, the decision as to which was to be rendered at the show last night. Hornpipe is a heavy hunting horse, and is southern bred. If we mistake not he is a Virginia horse.

The following article was published in the October 23rd 1901 edition of the Wilmington Messenger. - Contractor Glenn, of Charlotte, has broken ground for the handsome three story bank building for Murchison National Bank on the northeast corner of front and Chestnut Streets.

The following article was published in the April 24th 1902 edition of the Wilmington Messenger. - Real Estate transfers - Filed yesterday - by Kenneth M. Murchison and wife to W. B. McClelland and wife, two tracts of land in New Hanover county for a consideration of $3,200. The first tract is about 3 miles from Wilmington, just north of the road leading to New Bern, and is known as the Southerland Race Track tract. It contains about 60 Acres, including about ten acres at each end of the old track. The second tract consists of about 80 acres adjoining the first tract.

The following article was published in the May 7th 1902 edition of the Wilmington Star. - Major James Swann, after spending some time with his comrade of chase, Colonel K. M. Murchison, left for Atlanta
yesterday afternoon. The field editor of the Star regrets very much that he was not in when the Major called on him.

The following article was published in the August 2nd 1902 edition of the Wilmington Star. - Colonel K. M. Murchison and wife and Mr. A. B. Gwathmey and wife, who are presently known here, have returned to
Saratoga, New York, from Alexandria Bay, Thousand Islands. The fishing in those waters is reputed to be very fine and as both Colonel Murchison and Mr. Gwathmey are experts with the rod and line, it is safe to
conjecture they had great sport.

According to Oakdale Cemetery records Kenneth M. Murchison, 73 years old, married, died 6-3-1904. Born in Cumberland County, N. C. and died in Baltimore, Maryland (on his way to New York). Interment in section K., Lot No. 109 and 149 (mausoleum) owned by K. M. Murchison.

The following article was published in the June 5th 1904 edition of the Wilmington Star. - Colonel K. M. Murchison - A gloom was cast over this entire community yesterday morning by the unexpected announcement from Baltimore that Colonel Kenneth McKenzie Murchison had died suddenly the night before at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Shirley Carter in that city. The news came a a shock to Colonel Murchison's many friends in Wilmington, who had seen him on the streets apparently in the best of health and in the finest of spirits only a day or two before.
Colonel Murchison having been at the time of his death in Baltimore on his way to New York, after having spent the greater part of the winter here and at his fine Orton Plantation down the cape river. A telegram
last night gave particulars of the death. He had been engaged in conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Carter until about 10 o'clock Friday night, apparently in perfect health. he retired to his room at that hour, but
within fifteen minutes was seized with severe pain in the region of his heart. He remarked to Mrs Murchison, who was with him at Baltimore, that he had never before suffered with such severe pain and almost immediately relapsed into unconsciousness, expiring with fifteen minutes from the beginning of the attack. He was then peaceful, the telegram said, and appeared to be without pain.
Immediately upon the receipt of the telegram here the news of Colonel Murchison's death spread quickly over the city and everywhere profound sorrow was expressed. Wilmington claimed him a a citizen and all Wilmington today mourns his loss. He had been prominently identified with the business interests of port for many years. He was founder of the Murchison National Bank, owner of the Orton Hotel, senior
member of the firm of Murchison & Co., one of the largest stockholders in the Coal, Cement & Supply Company and landlord of the magnificent country estate Orton Plantation. Out of respect to his memory his
businesses in Wilmington were draped in mourning yesterday.
The remains of Colonel Murchison will be brought to Wilmington and interred in the handsome Murchison mausoleum in beautiful Oakdale cemetery. the funeral will be conducted Monday from the residence of Mr. James Sprunt, No 400 South Front street. Mr. J. W. Murchison, a nephew
of Colonel Murchison will leave today to meet the remains in Richmond and accompany them here.
Colonel Kenneth McKenzie Murchison was the second son of the late Duncan Murchison, and was born at Manchester, near Fayetteville, in February, 1831. being in the 74th year of his age. His youth was spent in the city of Fayetteville but attaining young manhood, he entered the University of North Carolina and graduated from that institution in 1853, having been the classmate of Colonel John D. Taylor, Mr. Walker Meares, Colonel W. L. DeRosset and Colonel A. M. Wadell. Soon after graduation Colonel Murchison married Miss Kate Williams, daughter of Mr. Joel Williams, of Cumberland, and she with one son and four daughters survive him, the children being Mrs. James Sprunt, of Wilmington; Mrs. Frank S Ellis of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs Shirley Carter, of Baltimore, MD.; Mr. K. M. Murchison, Jr., of New York, and Mrs. C. H. Hurkamp, of Fredricksburg, Va. Colonel Murchison is also survived by a brother Mr. I. A. Murchison, of Fayetteville and three sisters, Mrs Jackson of Texas; Mrs. Margaret McKasy, of Harnett County, and Miss L. G. Murchison of Manchester.
At the outbreak of the Civil War, Colonel Murchison, in the spring of 1861, hastened back to the south and cast his lot with the confederacy.
He was an officer in Shaws Eighth North Carolina regiment, but when that command was captured at Roanoke Island he was absent on special duty. He immediately raised a company, from which he was promoted to the colonelcy of the Fifty-fourth North Carolina regiment, Hoak's Brigade. He was a brave and faithful soldier, serving from the beginning of the Civil War until he was taken prisoner, being on Johnson's Island at the close of the struggle. He was an exemplary soldier and an intrepid leader, withal, however, unassuming and retiring in disposition.
After the Civil War, Colonel Murchison returned to New York and re-engaged in Business branch connection at Wilmington and Fayetteville were under the firm names of Williams & Murchison and J. D. Williams & Company, respectively. A few years ago having amassed considerable wealth, Colonel Murchison retired from an active business life in New York and spent much of his time in Congenial and quiet atmosphere of Orton plantation, down the river. He was an important factor in the business life of Wilmington and was ever ready to lend a helping hand in the upbuilding of the city .... etc.

The following information was published in "History of North Carolina", Volume V. - North Carolina Biography.
Colonel K. M. Murchison, a Confederate officer of distinction, was commander of the 54th North Carolina Infantry, after the war removed to Wilmington and gained a successful position in business and finance. He was founder of the Murchison National Bank, accumulated a fortune, and for many years prior to his death, which occurred at Wilmington in 1904, made his home at New York City.

Kenneth married Catherine Williams on 26 Nov 1855 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. Catherine was born about 1837 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina; died on 18 Jan 1912 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina; was buried in Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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 Mary Elizabeth McKay about 1848. Mary (daughter of Neill McKay and Flora A. McNeill) was born on 26 Apr 1825 in Cumberland Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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The following article was published in the March 8th 1873 edition of the Wilmington Messenger. - John R., eldest son of Col. and Mrs K. M. Murchison died in Brooklyn New York on the 5th inst., of scarlet fever, at
age 7.

Oakdale cemetery records indicate the following. - Removal of two sons of Colonel Murchison from New York City on 12-18-1898. Interment in section K., Lot No. 149, owned by K. M. Murchison

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Baby Murchison died in infancy.

Oakdale cemetery records indicate the following. - Removal of two
sons of Colonel Murchison from New York City on 12-18-1898. Interment
in section K., Lot No. 149, owned by K. M. Murchison

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David R. Murchison youngest son of K. M. Murchison and Kate Murchison died at Greenbriar White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia on the 28th day of July 1881. according to an article in the July 31st 1881edition of the Wilmington Star.

[Jean M. Coleman]

David R. Murchison owned the Express Steamboat Company in Wilmington, NC - his spouse was Lucy W. (probably Lucy Wooster Wright) and they were listed in the 1880 US Census as D.R. Murchison - He born 1841, age 39 b. NC "Conn Merchant" - whatever that means. father & mother b. NC wife: Lucy W. - age 30 , daughter Lucilla W. Living with them J.W. Murchison - age 27 - b. NC - listed as "other" - so not son. Census taken: Wilmington, New Hanover, NC

Luola married doctor James L.L.D. Sprunt in 1883. James was born in 1846 in Scotland; died in 1924. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The following article was published in the April 11th 1894 edition of the Wilmington Star. - Young Kenneth Murchison Seriously Hurt In New York... The New York World has the following: "Kenneth Murchison, a member of the Columbia College Glee Club, was one of those who were at
the glee club's dinner Saturday night at the Marlboro Hotel. After the dinner he and some of the young men were walking through the main hallway when a little horseplay was indulged in. Murchison slipped on
the marble floor, and at least seven others fell upon him. When they recovered from the scramble it was found that Murchison was injured and had to be carried to a sofa. A physician was summoned, and an
examination showed Murchison has sustained twelve fractures on one of his legs. He will have to be kept in the house for a month at least. Murchison is a native of North Carolina."
The World account is exaggerated as to the number of fractures sustained: but the accident was a serious one, nevertheless. A telegram received here yesterday stated that young Murchison was resting easily, but that it would be at least a week before he could be removed from the hotel. He has the sincere sympathy of his friends here, who trust no permanent injury may result from the accident.

The following article was published in the June 21st 1894 edition of the Wilmington Star. - A High Compliment - At the recent commencement exercises of Columbia College, New York, Mr. K. M.
Murchison, Jr., was one of the gradates in the special course of architecture, and received the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy. In addition to this, he received the high compliment of being the most
popular student of the two thousand in the college. Ken's numerous friends in Wilmington tender him their sincere congratulations.

The following article was published in the August 18th 1895 edition of the Wilmington Star. - Minstrels At Narrgansett Pier - We are in Receipt of a big bill announcing an amateur minstrel performance at
Narrgansett Pier Casino, August 19th, to be given by guests of the Pier for the benefit of the sea wall. Forty "artists" will appear, and among them we see the name of our gifted and accomplished young townsman, Mr. K. M. Murchison Jr., now of New York.
Mr. Murchison appears among the "Four Funny End Men - the kings of Burnt Cork. He is also down as one of "America's Greatest Quartette," and on the bill appears the engagement of "The Merry Monarchs of the Musical Arena" - Murchison and Provot. Mr. Provot is remembered by friends in Wilmington, as he visited our city with Mr. Murchison several months ago. They play sixteen different instruments, and the program will consist of original composition by Mr. Murchison, who is decidedly a musical genius.

The following article was published in the March 23rd 1896 edition of the Wilmington Star. - The New York Herald of Thursday last gives an account of an entertainment at Carnegie Lyceum Theatre in that city. The Buccaneer," an operetta in two acts. Liberetto by Guy Wetmore Carryl. Music by Kenneth M. Murchison Jr., well known to many in Wilmington.
In concluding its account of the play the Herald says: "The audience waited and called the author and composer before the curtain at the conclusion of the opera, and Mr. Murchison, who had conducted his
orchestra, was lifted to the stage, and in a few words thanked the audience for its attention, and evident appreciation of the work."
The following article was published in the August 19th 1896 edition
of the Wilmington Messenger. - Mr. K. M. Murchison, Jr., As A Minstrel. -The aggregation of musical artist and minstrel talent of which Mr. Kenneth M. Murchison, Jr., is manager, gave their third "annual colossal
minstrel at Narrgansett Pier, on Monday, August 17th. The performance was for the benefit of the sea wall. Mr. Murchison took a prominent part a musician, and was down on the bill as one of "the greatest end men on the amateur stage."

The following article was published in the August 19th 1896 edition of the Wilmington Messenger. - Mr. K. M. Murchison, Jr., arrived in the city Sunday from Paris, France, where he has been attending L'Ecole des Beaux Arts. He sailed from South Hampton on the steamship St. Paul Saturday - January 8th, and arrived in New York last Saturday. He will be here several weeks.

The following article was published in the February 17th 1898 edition of the Wilmington Messenger. - We are pleased to learn that Mr. K. M. Murchison, Jr., is associate architect of the magnificent half
million dollar residence which Mr. W. E. Clarke, of Montana, has contracted to erect on Fifth avenue, New York. Mr. Clarke is a multi-millionaire and is reported to be worth $25,000,000. Our young friend was also associate architect for the same gentleman in the construction of a $60,000 mausoleum in Woodlawn cemetery, New York.
We Learn that Mr. Murchison will leave New York today on American liner St. Paul, to return to Paris, France, where he is taking a Course in L'Ecole des Beaux Arts.
The friends of Mr. Murchison throughout North Carolina will be gratified to learn of the promising future that is before him in his chosen profession an architect and engineer.

The following article was published in the March 19th 1902 edition of the Wilmington Star. - Friends in the city have received invitations from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Adolphe deMuriac to the marriage of their
daughter, Aurelie, to Kenneth MacKenzie Murchison Jr., on the afternoon of Saturday, April 5th, at 4 o'clock at the church of Heavenly Rest, New York City.

The following article was published in the 1909 edition of the. -Pennsylvania Station By Wilmington Architect - Contracts are about to be let for the new union station to be built at Baltimore, MD., by the
North Central Railroad, a subsidiary of the Pennsylvania Railroad. A general description of the proposed station appeared in Railway Age Gazette, of November 12, 1909... The station will cost $700,000 and is
expected to have it finished by July 1, 1911. It was designed by Kenneth M. Murchison, New York, his plans being selected from eight competitive plans submitted by architects in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore.

The following article was published in the August 17th 1902 edition of the Wilmington Star. - The many Wilmington friends of Kenneth M. Murchison, a prominent architect of New York, will be interested in
learning that he has just been awarded architectural contract for the Union Railway terminal at Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Murchison has made the plans for a number of buildings in Wilmington including the 10-story Murchison National Bank building, the largest structure in the city.

The following article was published in the June 29th 1917 edition of the Wilmington Star. - Model By K. M. Murchison - The Sunday New York Americann contained the following, in which it will be noted that the
plans in question were drawn by Kenneth M. Murchison, of New York, who is well known here:
"There was placed on exhibition yesterday in New York, New Haven and Hartford section of the Grand Central Station, in 42nd street, a $3,000 model of the building and grounds of the Bronx International Exposition, which now is in course of construction at the East 177th street station of the subway and the Bronx river in a large tract of ground across from the Asyor estate.
"The model is 10 by 12 feet in dimension, and is constructed to exact scale. It shows every building, esplanade, ornamentation, flag, tree and shrub that will be on the 25 acre tract when the exposition open on May 30, 1918.
"The model was constructed by the Architectural Modeling Company from plans furnished by Kenneth Murchison, architect. "More than 350 men at present are employed on the grounds turning
the tract into the garden spot it is designated to be. The work has been in progress now more than two months and plans recently were filed for several of the buildings to be erected."

The following article was published in the August 26th 1925 edition of the Wilmington News Dispatch. - Kenneth M. Murchison, of New York, designer of the Murchison National Bank building, has recently designed the new Cooperative Apartment, which is in course of construction at 39 East 79th street, New York City. The building, which is being erected by Mrs Price Post and Ewing and Ives Inc., will be a 14-story house at the northeast corner of Madison Avenue and 79th street, and will be 63x100 feet in dimensions.

The following article was published in the December 16th 1938 edition of the Wilmington News. - Word was received here today of the sudden death last night in New York City of Kenneth M. Murchison,
prominent architect and son of the late Colonel K. M. Murchison of Wilmington and New York City.
Funeral service will be held tomorrow in Flushing, New York.

Kenneth married Aurelie De Mauriac on 5 Apr 1902 in Ch Heavenly Rest, New York, New York. Aurelie was born on 10 Dec 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The following article was published in the January 18th 1902 edition of the Wilmington Messenger, the January 17th 1902 edition of the Wilmington Dispatch, February 26th 1902 edition of the Wilmington
Dispatch and the April 13th edition of the Wilmington Star. - The Richmond News of January 16 says: - "Charles H. Hurcamp, of Fredricksburg, Virginia, has announced his engagement to Miss Marion
Elliott Murchison, the daughter of Colonel Kenneth M. Murchison, formerly of Wilmington, North Carolina, but more recently of New York. The Marriage will be celebrated in New York during the month of April.

The following article was published in the April 29th 1902 edition of the Wilmington Star. - Fredricksburg, Va., April 24. - Mr. Charles H. Hurkamp, the noted expert rider, owner of champion jumper Amaret and
proprietor of the Amaret stock farm here, and Miss Marion Murchison, of New York, were married at noon today at the residence of her father, Colonel K. M. Murchison, 46 west 57th St., New York City, Rev. Mr. Stevenson, assisted pastor at Dr. Hall's Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, officiating. Councilman W. H. Hurkamp of this city, brother of the groom, was best man, and Miss Elizabeth Hurkamp, sister of the groom, was maid of honor. After a bridal tour Mr. and Mrs. Hurkamp will reside at "Boscobel," the handsome country home of Mr. Hurkamp, near this city.

The following article was published in the September 18th 1916 edition of the Wilmington Dispatch. - Funeral Of Mrs. Hurkamp - The remains of Mrs. C. H. Hurkamp, who died in Baltimore, MD., Saturday
afternoon, were brought to the city this morning on the 9:50 train and were deposited in the Murchison vault in Oakdale cemetery, following a short committal service by Reverend Dr. W. H. Milton, rector of St.
James' Episcopal church.
Mrs. Hurkamp was the sister to the late Mrs. James Sprunt, of this city, and daughter of the late Colonel and Mrs. K. M. Murchison. Mrs. Hurkamp, with her son Charles, and daughter, Luola had been until a few days ago spending the summer with Mr. James Sprunt at his summer home at Narrgansett Pier.
Surviving her is her husband, Mr. C. H. Hurkamp, of Virginia; and brother Mr. Kenneth M. Murchison, of New York, and sisters, Mrs Shirley Carter of Baltimore, MD., and Mrs. Frank S. Ellis, of Atlanta, Ga.

Marion married Charles H. Hurkamp on 24 Apr 1902 in New York, New York. Charles was born about 1865. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The following article was published in the November 2nd 1898 edition of the Wilmington Dispatch... Miss Jessie Murchison, the handsome an accomplished daughter of Colonel Kenneth M. Murchison will be married tomorrow (Thursday) in New York City to Mr. Shirley Carter, of Baltimore.
Colonel Murchison is too well known to need introduction. He is owner of some of the finest property in and around the city and makes Wilmington frequent visits.
The prospective groom is a leading young society man of Baltimore. It is said that they will take in Wilmington on their wedding tour.

The following article was published in the November 5th 1896 edition of the Wilmington Dispatch... A special dispatch from New York gives the following account of the Carter Murchison nuptials. ... "An
attractive home wedding today was that of Miss Jessie S. Murchison, daughter of Mr. Kenneth Murchison, to Shirley Carter, son of Mr. Richard Carter, of Baltimore. The ceremony was performed at the residence of the bride's father, 46 West 57th street...."The invitations were confined to relatives and intimate friends of both families. Four o'clock was the hour selected. Rev. Robert H. Paine, rector of Mount Calvary Church, Baltimore, performed the ceremony.... There was one maid of honor, the bride's sister, Mrs Marie Murchison.... Mr. Carter was attended by his brother, Mr Bernard Carter, as best man. The ushers were Mr. Julian Carter, a brother of the groom, and Mr. Julian Stuart Jones, both of Baltimore, and Mr. Henry C. Adams and Mr. Benjamin W. Morris, Jr., both of New York.
"Following the ceremony was a reception, after which Mr. and Mrs. Carter departed on a wedding journey. They will live on Charles street, Baltimore, where they have taken a house.
"The bride is the daughter of a well known Wall Street merchant. Mr. Carter is associated with his father in the practice of law, and is a member of the distinguished Virginian family of that name. He is equally well connected in Maryland. He is a noted athlete and has taken in various field games."
The bride is the daughter of Colonel Kenneth M. Murchison, the owner of the Orton, and other valuable east Carolina property, and she is the sister of Mrs. James Sprunt, of this city, and has many friends and relatives in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Carter will probably take in Wilmington on their tour.

Jessie married Shirley Carter on 3 Nov 1898 in New York, New York. Shirley was born on 4 Feb 1871. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Frances S. Ellis. Frances was born about 1856. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Neil MacKay Murchison a white male age 51 along with his wife Jennie age 29, sons Kenneth age 6 and James age 5, daughter Lucy age 2 and sister-in-law Mary Shaw age 26 show up in the 1900 federal census for Stewarts Creek township, Harnett County, North Carolina, enumerator district 72 residence 226, family 227.

Neill married Jennett Margaret Shaw about 1900. Jennett (daughter of John S. Shaw and Mary Brooks) was born on 23 Jun 1880 in Harnett Co., North Carolina; died on 12 May 1960 in Harnett Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: A. J. Pendergrass. A. was born about 1863. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kenneth Murchison a white male age 40 along with his sister Kate
age 42 show up on the 1900 federal census for Stewart Township,
Harnett County, North Carolina, enumerator district 75 residence 225,
family 226.

Kenneth M. Murchison a white male age 50 born in North Carolina
shows up in the 1920 federal census for Harnett County, North Carolina
volume 45, enumerator district 85, sheet 6, line 87 along with his wife
Nannie G. age 30 born in North Carolina

Kenneth married Nannie McLean in 1913. Nannie was born about 1890 in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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[1900 Census]

John Murchison a white male age 47 along with his wife Emma age 34, sons Dole age 3, William age 8/12 and a border Anderon Hudson show up on the 1900 federal census for (Gilmore ??) Township, Guilford County, North Carolina, volume 30, enumerator district 50, sheet 8, line 100.

[1920 Census]

John A. Murchison a white male age 66 born in North Carolina shows up in the 1920 federal census for 1240 Randolph Avenue Gilford County, North Carolina, volume 40, enumerator district 135, sheet 5, line 34 along with his wife Emma age 53 born in North Carolina, daughter Mary age 10 born in North Carolina and two roomers Felix Garner age 21 Ernest Purves age 22 both born in North Carolina.

Family/Spouse: "Emma" Emily Minerva Carolyn Moore. Emily was born on 16 Feb 1866 in Stokesdale, Guilford Co., North Carolina; died on 19 Aug 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]