Background
Murray, William was born on October 1, 1803 in near Middletown, New York, United States.
United States representative politician
Murray, William was born on October 1, 1803 in near Middletown, New York, United States.
He attended the common schools, and was employed as a clerk in mercantile establishments in Middletown, and later in New York City.
He subsequently engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was the brother of Ambrose South. Murray. Murray moved to Goshen, and was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-second and Thirty-third Congresses (March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1855).
He engaged in agricultural pursuits, and was instrumental in the organization of the Republican Party in 1856 and was afterward affiliated therewith.
He served as president of the Goshen Bank from 1857 until his death in Goshen. His interment was in Saint James’ Cemetery.
Member United States House