John Murray - Enfield, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 00.385 W 072° 36.111
18T E 698595 N 4653270
The grave of John Murray, who was killed in the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War, is located in Thompsonville Cemetery, Enfield, CT.
Waymark Code: WMY9NH
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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The grave of Private John Murray is marked by a marble headstone which is inscribed:

JOHN MURRAY
Co. I 11 Regt. Conn. Vols.
Son of Thomas & Winifred
KILLED AT ANTIETAM, MD
SEPT. 17, 1862
AGED 25.

A military foot-stone is inscribed:

CIVIL WAR
JOHN MURRAY
CO I, 11TH C.V.I.
DIED SEPT. 17, 1862

Type of Death Listed: War related (Killed in Action)

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Cause of death inscription on headstone: Not listed
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