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George H. McMurray |
George H. McMurray was born on Nov. 17, 1862 or 1863 in Madison County, OH, the son of Alexander Blaine "Alex" and Mary (Houser) McMurray Jr.
In 1900, the bachelor George at age 36 lived with his parents near Lafayette in Deer Creek Township, Madison County, where he toiled as a farmer.
On Feb. 19, 1903, when both were in their early 40s, he entered into marriage with Calistia "Calista" Sparrow (May 19 or June 29, 1861-1938), daughter of Abraham Thomas and Jane (Buyler/Bailor) Sparrow of Clark County. Rev. T.K. King officiated at the nuptials held in Franklin County. It was her first marriage, and at the time she dwelled in Columbus. Her first name at times has been misspelled "Cliopia."
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The couple did not reproduce.
They lived near George's brother Robert in rural London, Madison County, and were farmers, as shown in the 1910 and 1920 censuses.
Burdened at the age of 76 with chronic arthritis, hardening of the arteries and senility, Calistia was injured in a fall and passed away on Feb. 18, 1938.
At the age of 82, having endured heart disease, hardening of the arteries and diabetes, George died on Jan. 30, 1945, at Wilson Sanitarium in Franklin County, OH. His remains were returned home for burial in Deer Creek Township Cemetery in Lafayette.
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