W. S. McMurtry
Union
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-02-1863 | Union | SD-07 | 0 | Win |
| Website: | www.findagrave.com/memorial/86562908/william-sharp-mcmurtry |
Candidate Biography:
William Sharp McMurtry
Born: August 24, 1818 in Mercer Co., Kentucky
Married: Ellen Headen (m. 1858)
Children: Kate A. and Will Seward
Military Service: Mississippi Rifles (Mexican War), Texas Rangers (Mexican War)
Died: December 8, 1904 in Los Gatos, CA
1864: Delegate, Republican National Convention
- While a member of the Mississippi Rifles, McMurtry was commanded by Colonel Jefferson Davis