City: Decherd
MURRAY, C. E., miller and slack cooperage manufacturer; born Coyner’s Springs, Va., July 16, 1872; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Oliver H., and Selina (Layman) MURRAY; educated at Emery and Henry College, Va.; entered business career as bookkeeper and stenographer; married Carrie A. POWELL Nov. 2, 1898; member Odd Fellows; slack barrel cooperage stock manufacturer; interested in Decherd Mill Company and Decherd Water Works; also Navasota Cooperage Co., Navasota, Tex.; member Baptist Church, (German).
