William Murray (New York politician)
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10th district (1853–1855)
William Murray | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1855 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas McKissock |
| Succeeded by | Ambrose S. Murray |
| Constituency | 9th district (1851–1853) 10th district (1853–1855) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1803 |
| Died | August 25, 1875 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Saint James Cemetery, Goshen, New York |
| Party | Democratic (before 1856) Republican (from 1856) |
| Spouse | Ellen Maria Matlack (m. 1837-1875, his death) |
| Occupation | Banker |
William Murray (October 1, 1803 – August 25, 1875) was an American banker and politician who served two terms as a United States representative from New York from 1851 to 1855.
Early career
Murray was born near Middletown, New York on October 1, 1803,[1] a son of William Murray Sr. and Mary Ann (Beakes) Murray. His siblings included Ambrose S. Murray.[1]
William Murray attended the common schools, and was employed as a clerk in mercantile establishments, first in Middletown, and later in New York City.[1] He subsequently engaged in a successful mercantile career in Goshen.[1] In 1844, he was chosen as one of New York's presidential electors, and cast his ballot for the Democratic ticket of James K. Polk and George M. Dallas.[2]
Congress
In 1850, Murray was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat, representing New York in the 32nd Congress.[1] He was reelected to the 33rd Congress and served from March 4, 1851, to March 3, 1855.[1]
Later career and death
After leaving Congress, Murray engaged in agricultural pursuits, and was an organizer of the Republican Party in New York.[1] He served as president of the Goshen Bank from 1857 until his death.[1]
Murray died in Goshen on August 25, 1875.[1] He was interred at St. James' Episcopal Cemetery in Goshen.[3]
