Alexander Murray (b. 1738, d. April 11, 1825) *
Alexander Murray was a pioneer Highland settler who came to Nova Scotia, Canada after his family of four sons and two daughters were grown. All his children either came with him or followed him later. He is buried in Scotsburn Cemetery and the inscription on the old moss-grown stone reads. "He was an honest man, a faithful friend and a good husband. He was much respected when he lived and much regretted when he died".
Alexander's children were:
Alexander
Alexander came to Canada with his father and lived with him until his father's death in 1825. He sold the original homestead to William McKenzie and then moved to Hardwood Hill. The property is owned (1925) by his grandson, Winslow Murray.
William (the ancestor the pages of this history is based upon)
William was a great church worker and was known as a Parish Catechist. His home was on the West Branch of the River John. He lived to be 103 years old, and though the exact dates are unknown for sure, approximately 1768 to 1871 are supposed. At the age of 100 he walked from his home at the West Branch to Pictou, Nova Scotia, a distance of 18 miles, and returned the same day.
Donald
He was known as Donald Murray Lassie because of his fair and handsome features. The only known descendant at this time is his grandson, Prof. D. A. Murray of McGill University.
John (b. 1772, d. 1866)
John married Ann Sutherland in Scotland and came to Scotsburn in 1803 with their two eldest children, Janet and Alexander. They brought Sandy Sutherland and wife (Ann's parents) with them. They lived on a 200 acre farm on Fritzpatric Mt., near where the Scotsburn Station now stands. He died in April 1866 at the age of 94 years. His place is now owned by David Murray, a grandson (1925). He had six sons and four daughters.
Christy
Christy married William McIntosh in Scotland then came to Nova Scotia. Their old home is now owned by the Ry. Department of the Federal Government. She lived to be 103.
Margaret
Margaret married Andrew Munro in Scotland then came to Nova Scotia. They settled near where the Bethel Church now stands in Scotsburn. A great grand daughter is now on that property (1925) She lived to be 106, or as some claim 107.
* Webmaster Note: The above text was transcribed directly from hand written family history. The date this history was written is uncertain at publication although evidence indicates it was post 1925 due to the dates in parentheses.