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MURRAY TELFORD, farmer; P. O. Troy. Murray Telford is a grandson of Alexander Telford, one of the first settlers of this township. Much will be said of Alexander in this history, as he came to Troy in 1802 and erected a log hut somewhere in the neighborhood in which he passed the winter; Indians were then virtual owners of these beautiful lands, many were the depredations committed, and often would the early settlers hurry their families off to some of their neighbors, the better to protect them from the prowling bands of savages. Judge Barbee and Alexander Telford entered the section upon which Murray now resides; afterward dividing it; Alexander taking the south half. Murray, the subject of this sketch, is the second son of James and Mary Telford, born May 24, 1827; he obtained a practical education at the district schools, even at that early day, which, together with his well-known honesty and energy, have made him what he is today. April 5, 1866, his nuptials were celebrated, he leading to the marriage altar Miss Jane A. Scott, the second daughter of John and Elizabeth Scott, of Miami Co.; the wedding ceremonies were conducted by the Revs. R. T. Drake and James McIntyre. After a brief wedding tour, they commenced married life on the Telford homestead; their first child, Mary Elizabeth, was born May 29, 1867; twin boys came to gladden their home Jan. 25, 1871, who were named Wilber H. and Walter S. Mr. Telford enlisted in Co. H, 147th O. N. G., during the late rebellion, and served until honorably discharged; he was attacked by typhoid fever while in the service, and since that time has not enjoyed very good health. He still superintends his farm, and by energy and industry, has accumulated a competency. The library is well stocked with books, and all the family are lovers of literature. His grandfather, Alexander, was a great accession to this neighborhood and made nearly all the wooden mold-board plows for his neighbors; they driving his team while he did their work. Both Mr. and Mrs. Telford are members of the Presbyterian Church, their piety and good example being worthy of emulation. Mr. Telford has in his possession the gun which his grandfather carried during the Revolutionary war.