Francis Murray (1838–1872) was an alderman and mayor of the Brisbane Municipal Council.[1]
Francis Murray | |
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| 9th Mayor of Brisbane | |
| In office 1871–1871 | |
| Preceded by | William Pettigrew |
| Succeeded by | Edward Baines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francis Murray 30 April 1838 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 15 August 1872 (aged 34) Maryborough, Queensland, Australia |
| Resting place | Paddington Cemetery |
| Spouse | Eliza Graham (m.1863) |
| Occupation | Upholsterer, Undertaker, Money lender, |
Personal life
editFrancis Murray was born in Sydney, 30 April 1838, son of Cornelius Murray and Mary Ann Freeman.[2]
Francis married Eliza Graham on 11 June 1863 in Brisbane. They had the following children:[2]
- 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 Maryborough, Queensland aged 34 years.[2][3] 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 Paddington Cemetery.[4] He was survived by his widow and four children.[4]
Business life
editFrancis Murray was a cabinetmaker, upholsterer, undertaker, and money lender, owned shares in mining companies, and had a store in Queen Street.[3]
Public life
editFrancis Murray was an alderman 1867 - 1872. He was mayor in 1871.[1] 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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