Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-08-16

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Grand Msstef OF MasonS OF virginia
Henry w. Murray ticd here at the rest
dtnce OF Judge Watson at sos O'clock th's
evening. -
Virginia about three weeks ago. the Gus J,
10 his home In Louisa, when his family
phvsicisn thought Il would be best for him
10 70 10 the springs for rest. He came 70
Charlottesville for consultation, when his
disease became 80 pronounced that he
could not be removed. He died from
some degeneratiye change OF the brain,
due probably 10 information OF the tissue
Of the brain itself. II Is the opinion OF one
OF the physicians who attended hum that
the affection has been coming on for some
time, but that the final breakdown was
fastened by mental and physical over
work. HIS daughter. Miss Lilly, was
with him when he died. For some
DAYS he bad been totally unconscious. His
remains will probably be taken charge OF
by tie local Masonic lodges until the grand
cffcers determine upon their action. IL Is
needless TO add that Mr.. Murray received
the tendtrest consideration at the hands OF!
friends Of the Masonic fraternity and
others, and from his physicians--Drs.
Rogers and Dabney.
SKETCH OF MS CAREER.
Henry william Murray was born In
Dublin. Ireland. in 1s2G. HIS father was
native Irishman. His mother was Miss
Wilson. an English lady OF an honorable
family. The latter died when the son was
quite young, but among his most cherished
and sacred memories was that Of her teach
ing him the Lords prayer whilst kneeIing
before her with claspcd and upliited hands,
and then rising, With bowed head, TO re-
peat the Apostles creed. BY some mlsfor-
tune bis father was reduced from afIluence
to poverty. and on that account came 10
this country. and. u Il believed. directly TO
the county Of Albemarle, when Henry was
about fourteen years OF age. The father,
however. soon died, leaving the son IN the
employment Of the late John Undertake.
who AZ the time was the proprietor OF
large cotton-mill and OF store ct Shadwell.
some four miles east OF Charlottesville, and
now staten on the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway.
Mr.. Timberlake was soon impressed with
n sense Of young Murras's Intelligence.
fidelity, and efficiency, and especially his
desire Of improvement, aud recommended
him TO The late William A. Blbb, who for
many years was one Of the leading mer-
chants Of Charlottesville. and cashier Of the
branch ~ the Farmers Bank Of Virginia at
Charlottesville. Heremained in Mr.. Blbb's
employment as clerk aud salesman for sew
efal years, and not only gave entire
satisfaction To his employer, but gained
bis lasting friendship and affection.
While thus employed he became
member Of debating society which then
existed 10 Charlottesville, OF which a num-
Der Of young lawyers were members; aud
IL is quite probable that X was his connec.
ton with that institution which led 10 the
choice Of his vocation IA life. At all events,
by his unaided efforts whilst living with
Mr.. Bibb and faithfully discharging every
duty to him, be- found time TO q .aliiy him
sell for The study Of the law at the Uni
versiiy OF Virginia. He graduated there
with distinction IN 1913, and immediately
settled at Louisa COurth )use. which was
ever afterwards his home. He loved bis
profession as science, more than his pure
and gentle and sensitive nature and his
modest and retiring disposition allowed
him TO love the turmoil and strife of IFS
practice, and yet his professional life was
success, for he not only Won In an eminent
degree the highest respect Of the bench
and the bar. and the unbounded conf
dence OF the public, but from nothing he
u.
dependence. results which were due alike
10 his ability and solid learning. his
~~nt industry, his spotless integrity, and
his ayoidai-'"e and absolute hatred OF
every low and little 'rt by which the pro-
fession is sometimes dshgI''d ~
handsome talent for speaking. It wa e' ''o
Cbancery practice In which Mr.. Munay
most delighted and was most successful.
He seemed never happier than when TN
rayelling some old and complicated case.
And such was bis fame in this respect that
such cases, after having defied the patience
and skill OF others. were often referred 20
him us special commissioner fror. counties
and courts in which he dit. not practice.
AT the breaking o.. OF the late war Mr..
Murray prom,,.iy raised company OF vol
upteers, ;.,d ~ rs commander rendered gal
liant service 90 tae Confederate cause, until
disabled by failing health.
Mr.. Murray was an earnest, consistent,
and most u'.efli member OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church. He was often repre-
sentative in its councils. and always libe-
raj supporter Of its enterprises. lie was for
many years jealous laborer in the Sab
bath school, and few were better fitted for
such work. His library abouhds IN works
on the Bible and the Holy Land and even
theology; and OF these he was a dilIgent
reader aud student. Whilst loyal 10 the
doctrines and institutions OF his own
church. his spirit was truly catholic; and
he dearly loved the society Of and cQmmu-
MON with his Intimate Christian friends OF
other denominations. lie abounded in good
works, his syppathies went out telderly
and deeply to the poor, andiit was luxury
To him, and one that he often enjoyed. 10
help those who were in need.
Some years after settling in Louisa Mr..
Murray married Miss Hunter. daughter OF
the late David NJ. Hunter, for many years
clerk OF the Circuit and County Courts OF
Louisa. THIS lady, however, survived her
marriage only year or two. At her death
she left an only child. an infant daughter.
few weeks old, who is still living. In a
few years thereafter ne married Miss Hines,
also VI Louisa, who died within the last
year or two.
PUBLIC LIFE.
Mr.. Murray was ever ready 10 respond ID
the Calls Of his countrymen aud his party.
Although no aspirant for public Office be
served for two successive terms in the Sem
ate Of Virginia as representative from the
senatorial district composed OF the coun-
ties Of Louisa. spotsylyania, and Stafford.
His life, both public and private, is summed
up by one who claimed him as "ouc Of my
best snA iruest friends" as follows: " He
has been for years one OF the supervisors OF
this county louisa; a heightened lawyer,
a good adviser. one Of the best, il not the
best, commissioners in chancery In the
State; good and quiet citizen, and has
been for The past twenty-five years lead
ing member Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and for years steward and super
intendent OF The Sunday school,"
MASONIC LIFE.
Mr.. Murray was created O knight Templlr
In June, 1856. in Richmond CommandeTy.
No.2. Asthere was no oommsndery near his
residence. he was deprived OF taking any
active part in that branch Of the Masonic
Institution. AT the time Of his death he
was an affiliated member OF the Com
mandery OF 81. Andrew, No. 10, stationed
at Richmond.
He was exalted 10 the degree OF Royal
Arch Ma,on In Dove Chapter, No. Al, al
Louisa Courthouse, in June. 1855, while il
was under dispensa,ion, and was made
Charter King when u received its charter
In December, 1855, serving in that Office
undo. our NJ. L. Edward III. Lane. y. q.
III. T., deceased, until 1865, when he wa.
elected High Priest, and continued to oc.
cupy that position until the day OF hi,
death. lie was made Master OF the Second
Veil In the Grand CHAPTER OF Virginia In
December. 1876. and followed in regular