Capt. John Murray, born in the city of New York 1825, served in the Mexican war in 1847 on recommendation of Lieut. Col. Belton received a certificate of merit from President Fillmore, commissioned Captain of Co. D. 5th N.H. Volunteers Oct. 12, 1861 He fell early in the battle of Fredricksburg Dec. 13, 1862, while leading a gallant band of the Defenders of the Country. A kind Father and Husband, a patriotic Citizen, a brave and faithful Soldier and Officer. His last words were "That Flag never was and never shall be disgraced!" Erected by his Portsmouth friends. - A Very Grave Matter: Gravestones and Burying Grounds of New England Ancestors Genealogy First Settlers of New Hampshire Maine Massachusetts NH ME MA

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Capt.
John Murray,
born in the city of New York 1825,
served in the Mexican war in 1847
on recommendation of Lieut. Col. Belton
received a certificate of merit from
President Fillmore,
commissioned Captain of Co. D. 5th N.H.
Volunteers Oct. 12, 1861
He fell early in the battle of Fredricksburg
Dec. 13, 1862, while leading a gallant band
of the Defenders of the Country.
A kind Father and Husband, a patriotic
Citizen, a brave and faithful Soldier and
Officer. His last words were
"That Flag never was and never shall
be disgraced!"
Erected by his Portsmouth friends.