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Thomas Robert Murdock

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Thomas Robert Murdock

Birth
County Down, Northern Ireland
Death
31 Oct 1908 (aged 51)
Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA
Burial
Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
Home Lot 272.5 Grave
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Thomas was born at Rock House, Lisnaree, Donaghmore, County Down, Northern Ireland, the son of Archibald Murdock and Eliza Ann Weir.
He was baptized on November 26, 1857 at the Donaghmore Presbyterian Church.
He emigrated to the US in 1885.
ON 15 March 1895, he was granted a US patent for a stem p-joint for carriages.
At the time of his death, he was a carriage worker, employed at the Eccles Factory.
Aged 51 years, sudden death due to heart failure.
He was pre-deceased by his first wife Tillie and was survived by his second wife Anna and their 4 children.
Four of his brothers, Archibald, Andrew, John and David are also buried at Fort Hill as is his sister Elizabeth Murdock Lester.
From his obituary Auburn Citizen 02 November 1908:
"His sudden death is deeply deplored by a large circle of friends, as his genial disposition and love for music made him a favorite with many."
Thomas was born at Rock House, Lisnaree, Donaghmore, County Down, Northern Ireland, the son of Archibald Murdock and Eliza Ann Weir.
He was baptized on November 26, 1857 at the Donaghmore Presbyterian Church.
He emigrated to the US in 1885.
ON 15 March 1895, he was granted a US patent for a stem p-joint for carriages.
At the time of his death, he was a carriage worker, employed at the Eccles Factory.
Aged 51 years, sudden death due to heart failure.
He was pre-deceased by his first wife Tillie and was survived by his second wife Anna and their 4 children.
Four of his brothers, Archibald, Andrew, John and David are also buried at Fort Hill as is his sister Elizabeth Murdock Lester.
From his obituary Auburn Citizen 02 November 1908:
"His sudden death is deeply deplored by a large circle of friends, as his genial disposition and love for music made him a favorite with many."

Gravesite Details

Age 51 Date Buried 11/02/1908



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