James Murray (1665-1704)

Parents
The LDS ancestral file lists his father as John Murray, the Marquess of Atholl, and his mother as Jane McClean. Both of these people were descended from the Kings and Queens of Scotland, England, and much of Europe. The Morays or Murrays, of Tullebardine, were one of the most powerful of the Highland families of Scotland. The alleged connection to parents John Murray and Jane McClean is not proven.

Arrival in America
According to "The Green Spring Valley" by Robert Barnes, James was "transported some time before 1676 by Nathaniel Heathcote in a ship commanded by one Captain Ely. In 1676 Heathcote assigned his land rights to George Yate for transporting Murray and others."

Residence
James' home place in Baltimore County, near Reisterstown, was called "Duck Cove."

Marriage to Jemima Morgan
James married Jemima Morgan, daughter of Captain Thomas Morgan, who died in Baltimore County, 1698.

Baltimore Land Records

 * November 10, 1695: "Athol" 617 acres
 * November 10, 1695: "Morgan's Delight" 500 acres on the east side of Jones Falls
 * November 10, 1695: "Murray's Addition" 89 acres
 * October 16, 1698: "Murray's Point" 68 acres

Will
James' will on file in Baltimore City appears to be the only one bearing the wax impression of a coat of arms, which is "azure three stars argent, in middle chief a crescent or." James' will mentioned additional land at "Garrison", as well as "Mecklean's Hopyard" (sic) purchased from Hector Machlane (sic), "Julles Gileard" (300 acres) and "Duck Cove" (350 acres).

Death
James died in Baltimore County, Maryland in the year 1704.