The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1915-12-03
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Murray.

lived his entire life of 81 years, John
w. Murray, died. He had been con-
fined to his bed but a short time,
though he was a sufferer from q
complication OF diseases due TO MS
age He was the oldest native resi-
dent OF Hampstead and had been a
conspicuous figure in the community
for generations. John w. Murray
was born in the house where he died
on the 18th day of February, 1924.
In 1S45 Mr.. Murray brought his
bride, Kezia Cox, to the old home
place Six children were the result
OF this union, all of whom were born
and reared in the old brick home. His
wife lived only sixteen years after
her marriage and was buried in
Hampstead Cemetery
In September. 1862, he married for
his second wife Kezia Armacost Muir
ray, widow of Wheeler Murray. One
son was born to them, Charles Elmer
Murray, now of the United States
Navy. The couple separated in 1864
and later divorce was granted and
in October, 1870, Mr.. Murray married
Rachael E. Kelbaugh, for his third
wife, BY whom he is survived.
In 1850 it was decided to have a
public school in Hampstead, under
the supervision of Carroll County,
and board or trustees was selected,
Of which John W. Murray was one
\ In 1866 Mr.. Murray was made Post
master, under President Andrew
Johnson, succeeding Mr.. Joseph
Ebaugh. Like his father before him
he was a staunch Democrat. His
father built the first log meeting
house in Coxestown, now Hampstead,
and entertained the circuit rider
preacher. All Of the twelve children
Of this remarkable family united with
the Methodist Episcopal Church, John
WI, joining in 1863.
He was the last Of the twelve child
rem, all Of whom we're born, courted
and married in the old home. Every
one held him in the highest regard
He was Hampstead's grand old man
and will be kindly remembered for
long years to come, as Uncle John
Murray.
MI. Murray's last public appear
ance was at the Hampstead Carnival
when he rode in the procession with
his aged companion and the venerable
grandmother Of Mr.. Il. J. Hunt, the
combined ages Of the trio totaline
275 years.
He is survived by Mrs. Laura Kel-
baugh, John Oliver Murray, present
|. Postmaster of Hampstead; Clifton
Lewis Murray, Sarah Elizabeth Houcf
} and Charles E. Murray.
Funeral services were held yester-
day afternoon at the house, conducted
, by Rev. B. II. Clarkson, Of Baltimore
assisted by Rev A. H. Mckinley. ln.
terment in the Hampstead cemetery
. The pallbearers were eight grandsons
DR.. z. o. Murray, Earl Murray, G. w
Houck, Commodore Murray, j. w
Murray, Jr., Arthur Murray, ]. w
Kelbaugh and Charles Kelbaugh. c
V. Upton & Son, funeral directors.
Rupp.
Daniel Rupp, retired blacksmith
died Friday night, at his home. neal
Houcksville, of pneumonia, aged 81
years. He II survived by one son
William T.. Rupp, near Hampstead
and three daughters, Mrs. Luther
: Davidson, near Houcksville; Mrs
Horace Garrett and Mrs. ]. H. Haus
of Baltimore; also three brothers anC
two sisters, John and Frank Rupp, o.
the West; Jacob Rupp, of Maple
Grove: Mrs. Abbott, of Baltimore, ant
, Mrs. A. B. Nagle, of Hampstead.
Funeral services were held in Wes
lev Chapel Methodist Episcopa
church, Monday, Rev III. q. Hall, offi
ciating. Interment in the adjoining
cemetery. The pallbearers were iona!
) Neudecker, Lewis Green, William
Tawney, William Algire, Peter Buch
man and Benjamin Croft. &. " Tip
ton, funeral director.
Byard.
Mr.. John Byard, lifelong resident
of near Emmitsburg, died at Monte
vue Hospital, Frederick, on Novem.
Ter "a He was aged 73 years, ;
months and 1S days.
NH. Byard il survived by his wife
four sons, Messrs. Lewis, Arthur anc
Sydney Byard, Of near Emmitsburg
and Mr. John Byard, of Middletown
three daughters, Mrs. James Trout
and Mrs. Roy Smith, of near Emmits.
burg, and Mrs. Rose, of near Harney
also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday
morning at St. Joseph's Catholic
Church, at o'clock, Rev. ]. o. Hay
den officiating Interment in the Old
Cemetery on the Hill.
Schaeffer.
Mrs Susanna Schaeffer died yes
terday afternoon at her home, 1904
\ Elm avenue, Baltimore She was born
in Carroll county 80 years ago and
has lived in Baltimore for the last 36
years. She is survived by two daugh-
ters, Mrs. W. R. Martin and Miss Mary
Schaeffer, and three sons, Daniel s.,
John WI and James T.. Schaeffer, also
a brother, Henry Stull, OF Carroll
county, and lO grandchildren.
Funeral will be- held Sunday, with
services at st. Paul's Church, Arcadia.
Interment in the adjoining cemetery
Uhler.
William Uhler, years old, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur H. Uhler, of
Reisterstown, died Friday after a
long illness. He had been under
treatment at Johns Hopkins Hos
pitaI He leaves besides his parents,
"A sister, May Uhler- The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon AT 2
O'Clock. The Rev. Silas I'LL Cutler,
pastor OF Trinity Lutheran Church,
Reisterstown, officiated. Schoolchild-
rem Of Reisterstown were the pail
bearers.
DriscOll.