Farquharson Murray,
He
mar pre-1826 to Ann Gordon [born 1798,
Clatt, Aberdeenshire].
At children's bapts 1826-1828 they are listed at
Newton Carnaveron, Alford parish.
At children's bapts 1829-1834 they are listed
as of village of Alford.
They are listed
(and p.2)
in
1851 census in Alford village.
He is a crofter
of 3 ½ acres and a "contractor".
It seems they went to America.
Ann died
29 Nov 1865
in New London,
Ohio, age 67 yrs
[Jim Everett].
It seems Farquharson came back to Scotland, or never went.
At son
William's mar 1868 he is listed as "labourer".
Farquharson reported his son
William's death in Alford in 1878.
He is listed as "agricultural labourer".
He is listed in 1881 census
at Toll House, Alford,
a widower,
living with
William's widow and family.
He is "formerly labourer".
He is described at death as "pauper / formerly crofter and contractor".
He died 19 Oct 1893, Muir of Greystone, central Alford, age 87 yrs.
See death cert.
Farquharson and Ann
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