McMURRAY CHAS. I. Marble Dealer; Washington St. between Third St. and Rock River Bridge; born in Hartland, Niagra Co., N. Y., Dec. 13, 1836; moved to Lyons, Iowa, in 1657; in 1860 went to Mich., where he enlisted as a private in Co. F., Second Mich. Cavalry; in a few months was promoted to Second Duty Sergeant; was wounded at the battle of New Madrid and promoted to Second Lieut.; after the battle of Pittsburg Landing he was promoted to First Lieut.; served three years, and was mustered out as First Lieut.; afterwards returned to Lyons, Iowa; came to Ogle Co. Aug. 6, 1877; engaged in marble business since 1870; he married Katie Cavanaugh April 3, 1868; she was born in Wolverhampton, England, Jan. 7, 1849; they have two children; Lottie, born June 14, 1879; Mary July 15, 1873.
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