David Christie Murray

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David Christie Murray


Born
in West Bromwich, The United Kingdom
April 13, 1847

Died
August 01, 1907


Murray was born in High Street, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, one of six sons and five daughters of William Murray and Mary Withers; he was educated in West Bromwich and Spon Lane. At the age of twelve he entered his fathers printing business. At eighteen he was sent to London for further training in the printing business, but, following a failed attempt at romance, he instead joined the army. He became a private with the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards. After being bought out of the service by a great aunt, he became a journalist. Initially he wrote leaders for the Wednesbury Advertiser, then worked for the Birmingham Morning News reporting on police cases. In 1871 he married Sophie Harris, with whom he had a daughter who died young. He had ...more

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Aunt Rachel

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Julia and Her Romeo

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