Born in Kentucky. A resident of Johnson County, Indiana when he enlisted in the 19th Indiana Infantry for three years at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana on 29 Jul 1861. Mustered in as a Private in Company H the same day he enlisted. A resident of Marietta, Shelby County, Indiana when he enlisted in the 1st Indiana Heavy Artillery at Indianapolis, Indiana. Mustered in as a Corporal in Company M on 1 Nov 1863. Promoted to Sergeant. Mustered out at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A member of Custer Post No. 6 of Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington. Died in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri. Some military records spell his last name as "Muray".