Dec 30  The Death of John McMurran
Channel: Natchez National Historical Park
Date: 30/12/2016

Jeff Mansell presents today's Natchez History Minute about the death of John Thompson McMurran on this day, Dec. 30, 1866.  McMurran and his wife created the estate known as Melrose, today a property of the Natchez National Historical Park.  A prominent and well-respected lawyer, McMurran's death was greatly mourned by the citizens of Natchez.