William Murray1

#1604, b. August 1875
William Murray|b. Aug 1875|p1604.htm|Patrick Murray|d. b 1890|p26.htm|Jane Margaret Campbell|b. c 1839\nd. 9 Dec 1893|p27.htm|||||||||||||
  • Birth*: William Murray was born in August 1875 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland; Immigration records says 30 yrs, 2 months as of 9 Oct 1905, 6 years old in 1881 census, physical exam gives 1874.2,3,4
  • He was the son of Patrick Murray and Jane Margaret Campbell.1
  • Birth: William Murray was born in 1879 at Ireland; Orange, NJ according to Panama Canal papers.5
  • (Witness) Census: He witnessed the census of Patrick Murray and Jane Margaret Campbell in 1881 at No. 9 Main Street, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ;
    Murray, Patrick 38 cattle salesman IRE
         Jane 40 IRE
         Catherine 22 milliner IRE
         Joseph 22 slater IRE
         Agnes 16 IRE
         Archibald 19 butcher Glasgow
         Andrew 12 scholar Glasgow
         Francis 10 scholar Glasgow
         William 6 scholar Glasgow.6
  • Census*: William Murray and Francis Frank Murray appeared on the census of 1901 at 664 Rutherglen Rd, Glasgow Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, ; Murray, Frank 33 laborer b. Glasgow
         William 26 baker b. Glasgow.7
  • (Witness) Residence: William Murray witnessed the residence of Agnes Murray and James Gibson on 9 October 1905 at 391 Jersey City Heights, Hudson, NJ, US; William Murray was planning staying with his sister at this address when immigrating to the US.4
  • Immigration*: William Murray immigrated on 9 October 1905 to New York, NY, US; on board the Numidian, a baker from Glasgow, 30 yrs and 2 months, staying with his sister Mrs. James Gibson at 391 Jersey City Heights, NJ. Could not have worked at jobs in NY from 1900-1904.4
  • Occupation: He was a helper between 1900 and 1902 according to records, but did not immigrate until 1905 after 9 October 1905 at Consolidated Iron Works, Hoboken, Hudson, NJ, US.8
  • Occupation: He was a laborer between 1903 and 1904 according to records but did not immigrate until 1905 after 9 October 1905 at Uneeda Biscuit Co., New York, New York, NY, US.8
  • Occupation: He was a laborer between 10 October 1905 and 1906 at United Steel Co., New York, New York, NY, US.8
  • Occupation: He was a helper between 1906 and 1908 at Swift & Co. (machine shop), Jersey City, Hudson, NJ, US.9
  • (Witness) Residence: He witnessed the residence of James Gibson and Agnes Murray between 19 March 1908 and 19 March 1909 at 104 South Street, Jersey City Heights, Hudson, NJ, US; "intermediate rate granted to Mr. Gibson's brother-in-law, Mr. William Murray, who is dependent upon him for support. Mr. Murray's address is the same as that of Mrs. Gibson..."10
  • Note*: William Murray Physical exam: age 35, 133 lbs, 5'2", girth 34-36", should wear eyeglasses in 1909 at Panama CZ.2
  • Residence: He resided on 5 April 1909 at 361 Orange St., Camden, Camden, NJ, US.11
  • Occupation*: He was a machinist, information slips go through June 1914 but no effective dates on them between 6 April 1909 and 3 November 1912 at Panama Canal, Panama CZ.12
  • (Witness) Immigration: He witnessed the immigration of James Gibson and Agnes Murray on 21 May 1912 at New York, New York, NY, US; aboard S.S. Colon from Cristobal, C.Z. which left May 15
    Gibson, James 58 machinist
         Mrs. J. 50 HW
         James Jr. 15 messenger
         Archie M. 19 steam fitter
         Agnes K. 18 tel opr
    Murray, William 32 machinist.13
  • (Witness) History: William Murray witnessed Received Canal medal #4815 on 29 November 1912.14
  • Residence*: He resided on 28 May 1914 at 1025 40th, Brooklyn, Kings, NY, US; mailing address only.15
  • Occupation: He was No current position or effective date between 28 May 1914 and 4 June 1914 at Cristobal, Panama CZ.16
  • Residence: He resided on 10 October 1922 at Astor Hotel, Colon, Panama CZ; Listed as person to contact on Isthmus in case of death on Information Slip for John Gibson, listed as Brother-In-Law.17
  • Census*: He appeared on the census of 1930 at Fort Amador, Balboa, Panama Canal Zone, ; Murray, William J. 53 soldier IRE.18

Citations:

  1. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slips dated 28 May 1914 and 5 Apr 1909; National Archives II.
  2. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Physical exam; National Archives II.
  3. [S782] 1881 Scotland Census Lanarkshire (Population Schedule), Lanarkshire, Scotland (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007); http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Extract of Scotland census from General Register Office in Edinburgh, Scotland).
  4. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),Year: 1905; Microfilm Serial: T715; Microfilm Roll: T715_629; Line: 1; Page Number: 112.; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  5. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip dated 28 May 1914 has age 35 (1879) and slip dated 16 Jun 1911 has age 32 (1879). Information slip dated 5 Apr 1909 has age 27 (1882).; National Archives II.
  6. [S782] 1881 Scotland Census Lanarkshire (Population Schedule), Lanarkshire, Scotland (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007), Parish: Glasgow Barony; ED: 1; Page: 4; Line: 11; Roll: cssct1881_239; Year: 1881.; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Extract of Scotland census from General Register Office in Edinburgh, Scotland).
  7. [S799] 1901 Scotland Census (Population Schedule), Lanarkshire (Provo, UT: ancestry.com, 2005), Parish: Glasgow Govan; ED: 75; Page: 2; Line: 15; Roll: CSSCT1901_311; Year: 1901.; Ancestry.com.
  8. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), employment record; National Archives II.
  9. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), employment record and information slip dated 5 Apr 1909; National Archives II.
  10. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Letter offering position dated 19 Mar 1908 and letter from Agnes making travel arrangements dated 26 Feb 1909.; National Archives II.
  11. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip dated 5 Apr 1909; National Archives II.
  12. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slips dated 9 apr 1909 and 16 jun 1911 through 4 jun 1914; National Archives II.
  13. [S507] New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com The Generations Network, 2006),May 21, 1912, S.S. Colon; Ancestry.com, Provo, Utah, UT, US.
  14. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Letter dated 29 Nov 1912; National Archives II.
  15. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip dated 28 May 1914; National Archives II.
  16. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slips dated 28 May 1914 and 4 jun 1914; National Archives II.
  17. [S280] Panama Canal Employment Records (Panama Canal Zone: Panama Canal Commission), Information slip for John Gibson dated 10 Oct 1922; National Archives II.
  18. [S800] 1930 US Federal Census (Population Schedule), Panama Canal Zone (Database online, Provo, Utah: ancestry.com, 1930), Year: 1930; Census Place: Fort Amador, Balboa District, Panama Canal Zone; Roll: 2638; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 427.0.; http://www.ancestry.com, subscription database, (Digital scan of original records in the National Archives, Washington, DC).
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