Electa Murray Hardin
Electa was born in Meigsville Township, Morgan County, Ohio. Her mother, Nancy, was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Murray. Nancy lived with her parents on the farm outside of McConnelsville, Ohio. Electa's father is unknown.
The Murray family goes back to the year 1000 in Scotland. They, like many Scots who were sent by the government to take over Ireland, were afterwards referred to as Scots-Irish. They found themselves hated by the Irish, and by the mid-1800s started leaving in great numbers to find a new life in America. From 1715 until the time of the American Revolution at least 200,000 came to America, and settled first in Virginia and Pennsylvania where they found the climate more hospitable.
By the time of the American Revolution, this Murray family was living in the area around Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The citizens of Carlisle chose to side with the Americans, and some soon enlisted in the cause, including William McMurray one of the unmarried uncles of a large Murray clan who now populated that area. He would serve throughout the war, and afterwards for his service obtain government land in the newly-created state of Ohio. The "Mc" was dropped from his name some years later.
Not only did he move to Ohio, but so did all his children, and nieces and nephews. He became known to the whole group as "Old Uncle." He would live out his days there and be buried in the Watson Cemetery outside the town of McConnelsville.
Samuel Murray, Electa's grandfather was a nephew of "Old Uncle" William. Samuel and his brothers all purchased land adjoining each other in the McConnelsville area. This was possible because most of it was first land ownership bought directly from the government. All of the family appear to have arrived by 1815.
The Murray family thrived but as time went on less and less land was available, and some of the children of Samuel and Elizabeth decided it was time to move further northwest. Samuel had now passed away, and his farm and lands were passed on to his oldest son who was ordered by his will to parcel out land to his brothers, and money to his sisters.
When all was accomplished, Elizabeth, Nancy, and two of her brothers, John and George, and two of Nancy's children, Electa and Theotes set off by wagon for Iowa. They settled first in Linn County, where they built homes, and found employment. Elizabeth and Samuel's daughter Rachel who had married John Cooper also moved to Iowa, as did her sister, Mary who married George W. They all thrived and became well-known respected members of the town. Nancy's son, Orton, had by now enlisted in the Civil War, and remained behind with the 9th Ohio Cavalry.
Elizabeth, John and his family, Nancy, Electa and Theotes all lived together in one house, while the others lived nearby. Unfortunately, Orton developed rheumatic fever while in the Army and lived a very short life. He is buried in Marion, Iowa.
Electa married George Hardin in 1864 and soon after they moved from Marion to O'Brien County Iowa where she spent the rest of her life.
Contributor: Joan E Murray (49031151)
Electa was born in Meigsville Township, Morgan County, Ohio. Her mother, Nancy, was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Murray. Nancy lived with her parents on the farm outside of McConnelsville, Ohio. Electa's father is unknown.
The Murray family goes back to the year 1000 in Scotland. They, like many Scots who were sent by the government to take over Ireland, were afterwards referred to as Scots-Irish. They found themselves hated by the Irish, and by the mid-1800s started leaving in great numbers to find a new life in America. From 1715 until the time of the American Revolution at least 200,000 came to America, and settled first in Virginia and Pennsylvania where they found the climate more hospitable.
By the time of the American Revolution, this Murray family was living in the area around Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The citizens of Carlisle chose to side with the Americans, and some soon enlisted in the cause, including William McMurray one of the unmarried uncles of a large Murray clan who now populated that area. He would serve throughout the war, and afterwards for his service obtain government land in the newly-created state of Ohio. The "Mc" was dropped from his name some years later.
Not only did he move to Ohio, but so did all his children, and nieces and nephews. He became known to the whole group as "Old Uncle." He would live out his days there and be buried in the Watson Cemetery outside the town of McConnelsville.
Samuel Murray, Electa's grandfather was a nephew of "Old Uncle" William. Samuel and his brothers all purchased land adjoining each other in the McConnelsville area. This was possible because most of it was first land ownership bought directly from the government. All of the family appear to have arrived by 1815.
The Murray family thrived but as time went on less and less land was available, and some of the children of Samuel and Elizabeth decided it was time to move further northwest. Samuel had now passed away, and his farm and lands were passed on to his oldest son who was ordered by his will to parcel out land to his brothers, and money to his sisters.
When all was accomplished, Elizabeth, Nancy, and two of her brothers, John and George, and two of Nancy's children, Electa and Theotes set off by wagon for Iowa. They settled first in Linn County, where they built homes, and found employment. Elizabeth and Samuel's daughter Rachel who had married John Cooper also moved to Iowa, as did her sister, Mary who married George W. They all thrived and became well-known respected members of the town. Nancy's son, Orton, had by now enlisted in the Civil War, and remained behind with the 9th Ohio Cavalry.
Elizabeth, John and his family, Nancy, Electa and Theotes all lived together in one house, while the others lived nearby. Unfortunately, Orton developed rheumatic fever while in the Army and lived a very short life. He is buried in Marion, Iowa.
Electa married George Hardin in 1864 and soon after they moved from Marion to O'Brien County Iowa where she spent the rest of her life.
Contributor: Joan E Murray (49031151)
Electa Murray Hardin
Electa was born in Meigsville Township, Morgan County, Ohio. Her mother, Nancy, was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Murray. Nancy lived with her parents on the farm outside of McConnelsville, Ohio. Electa's father is unknown.
The Murray family goes back to the year 1000 in Scotland. They, like many Scots who were sent by the government to take over Ireland, were afterwards referred to as Scots-Irish. They found themselves hated by the Irish, and by the mid-1800s started leaving in great numbers to find a new life in America. From 1715 until the time of the American Revolution at least 200,000 came to America, and settled first in Virginia and Pennsylvania where they found the climate more hospitable.
By the time of the American Revolution, this Murray family was living in the area around Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The citizens of Carlisle chose to side with the Americans, and some soon enlisted in the cause, including William McMurray one of the unmarried uncles of a large Murray clan who now populated that area. He would serve throughout the war, and afterwards for his service obtain government land in the newly-created state of Ohio. The "Mc" was dropped from his name some years later.
Not only did he move to Ohio, but so did all his children, and nieces and nephews. He became known to the whole group as "Old Uncle." He would live out his days there and be buried in the Watson Cemetery outside the town of McConnelsville.
Samuel Murray, Electa's grandfather was a nephew of "Old Uncle" William. Samuel and his brothers all purchased land adjoining each other in the McConnelsville area. This was possible because most of it was first land ownership bought directly from the government. All of the family appear to have arrived by 1815.
The Murray family thrived but as time went on less and less land was available, and some of the children of Samuel and Elizabeth decided it was time to move further northwest. Samuel had now passed away, and his farm and lands were passed on to his oldest son who was ordered by his will to parcel out land to his brothers, and money to his sisters.
When all was accomplished, Elizabeth, Nancy, and two of her brothers, John and George, and two of Nancy's children, Electa and Theotes set off by wagon for Iowa. They settled first in Linn County, where they built homes, and found employment. Elizabeth and Samuel's daughter Rachel who had married John Cooper also moved to Iowa, as did her sister, Mary who married George W. They all thrived and became well-known respected members of the town. Nancy's son, Orton, had by now enlisted in the Civil War, and remained behind with the 9th Ohio Cavalry.
Elizabeth, John and his family, Nancy, Electa and Theotes all lived together in one house, while the others lived nearby. Unfortunately, Orton developed rheumatic fever while in the Army and lived a very short life. He is buried in Marion, Iowa.
Electa married George Hardin in 1864 and soon after they moved from Marion to O'Brien County Iowa where she spent the rest of her life.
Contributor: Joan E Murray (49031151)
Electa was born in Meigsville Township, Morgan County, Ohio. Her mother, Nancy, was a daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Murray. Nancy lived with her parents on the farm outside of McConnelsville, Ohio. Electa's father is unknown.
The Murray family goes back to the year 1000 in Scotland. They, like many Scots who were sent by the government to take over Ireland, were afterwards referred to as Scots-Irish. They found themselves hated by the Irish, and by the mid-1800s started leaving in great numbers to find a new life in America. From 1715 until the time of the American Revolution at least 200,000 came to America, and settled first in Virginia and Pennsylvania where they found the climate more hospitable.
By the time of the American Revolution, this Murray family was living in the area around Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The citizens of Carlisle chose to side with the Americans, and some soon enlisted in the cause, including William McMurray one of the unmarried uncles of a large Murray clan who now populated that area. He would serve throughout the war, and afterwards for his service obtain government land in the newly-created state of Ohio. The "Mc" was dropped from his name some years later.
Not only did he move to Ohio, but so did all his children, and nieces and nephews. He became known to the whole group as "Old Uncle." He would live out his days there and be buried in the Watson Cemetery outside the town of McConnelsville.
Samuel Murray, Electa's grandfather was a nephew of "Old Uncle" William. Samuel and his brothers all purchased land adjoining each other in the McConnelsville area. This was possible because most of it was first land ownership bought directly from the government. All of the family appear to have arrived by 1815.
The Murray family thrived but as time went on less and less land was available, and some of the children of Samuel and Elizabeth decided it was time to move further northwest. Samuel had now passed away, and his farm and lands were passed on to his oldest son who was ordered by his will to parcel out land to his brothers, and money to his sisters.
When all was accomplished, Elizabeth, Nancy, and two of her brothers, John and George, and two of Nancy's children, Electa and Theotes set off by wagon for Iowa. They settled first in Linn County, where they built homes, and found employment. Elizabeth and Samuel's daughter Rachel who had married John Cooper also moved to Iowa, as did her sister, Mary who married George W. They all thrived and became well-known respected members of the town. Nancy's son, Orton, had by now enlisted in the Civil War, and remained behind with the 9th Ohio Cavalry.
Elizabeth, John and his family, Nancy, Electa and Theotes all lived together in one house, while the others lived nearby. Unfortunately, Orton developed rheumatic fever while in the Army and lived a very short life. He is buried in Marion, Iowa.
Electa married George Hardin in 1864 and soon after they moved from Marion to O'Brien County Iowa where she spent the rest of her life.
Contributor: Joan E Murray (49031151)
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