Background
Mcmurray, Dewitt was born on August 6, 1866 in near Thomaston, Georgia, United States. Son of James B. and Ann Eliza (Holt) M.
Mcmurray, Dewitt was born on August 6, 1866 in near Thomaston, Georgia, United States. Son of James B. and Ann Eliza (Holt) M.
Education common schools, under private tutors and by general reading.
Began as “printer’s devil” to editor Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News, 1883. Feature editorial writer for the Dallas Morning News.
Mason (33°), Odd; Clubs: Dallas Writers’ (president), Dallas Knight Templer.
Married Jonnie Ray, of Loachapoka, Alabama, December 28, 1887. Children: Floy Rochelle (Mistress J. South. Murray), James DeWitt, Graham Ray.