Francis Murray (1838–1872) was an

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and

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of the

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Municipal Council.Brisbane City Council Archives

Personal life

Francis Murray was born in Sydney, 30 April 1838, son of Cornelius Murray and Mary Ann Freeman.Queensland Registrar-General of Births, Deaths & Marriages Francis married Eliza Graham on 11 June 1863 in Brisbane. They had the following children: * Eliza Abigail (born Brisbane 2 Dec 1864, died Brisbane 18 June 1912) * Alexander George (born Brisbane 2 Jan 1867, died Clifton 20 Nov 1933) * Clara (born Brisbane 8 August 1868, died Brisbane 21 August 1959) * Isabella Jane (born Brisbane 2 April 1870, died Brisbane 23 June 1870) * Anna Maria (born Brisbane 6 June 1872 died Brisbane 23 October 1873) Francis Murray died on 15 August 1872 at

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aged 34 years.The Paddington Cemetery
/ref> His coffin was brought to Brisbane on the steamship "Lady Bowen" for the funeral at St Stephens Roman Catholic Cathedral and burial on 18 August 1872 at the

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.Brisbane Courier, Monday 19 August 1872, page 2
/ref> He was survived by his widow and four children.

Business life

Francis Murray was a

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, and

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, owned shares in mining companies, and had a store in Queen Street.

Public life

Francis Murray was an

1867 - 1872. He was

in 1871. His public service ended with his death. He served on the following committees: * Legislative Committee 1871. * Finance Committee 1872. * Improvement Committee 1871, 1872.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Murray, Francis Mayors and Lord Mayors of Brisbane 1838 births 1872 deaths 19th-century Australian politicians

Personal life

Business life

Public life

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