George Murray & Isabella Matheson

George was born on 20th February 1871 at Bank, Rogart, son of Paul Murray, railway surfaceman, and Jane Ross (MC).
Isabella was born in Creich on 25th August 1867, daughter of Alexander Matheson, master carpenter, and Ann Chisholm  (MC).
In 1892 George, a tailor journeyman, and Isabella married at Bonar on 15 January (MC). Both were living in Bonar at the time of their marriage. Witnesses were Paul Murray and John Macdonald.
In 1901 George, a master tailor, was living with his wife Isabella in Main Street, Golspie. 
In 1911 George, a tailor, and Isabella were still living in Main Street, Golspie. They had been married for eighteen years but had no children. Only George, spoke both Gaelic and English.
In 1931 Isabella, wife of George Murray, master tailor, died on 28th November at East End, Golspie aged 64 years (DC). George signed her death certificate.  She is buried in Golspie with her parents.

 “It was with sincere regret the community heard of the death on Saturday afternoon, of Mrs. Murray, wife of Mr. George Murray, tailor, East End, Golspie. Deceased lady was sixty-four years of age. A remarkably energetic lady, Mrs. Murray sometime ago fell into ill health. As time passed her condition became more grave, and her passing, when it did take place, was not unexpected. Deceased was a daughter of the late Alexander Matheson, carpenter, Bonar Bridge, of which community she was a native. Of a generous and sympathetic disposition, she will be remembered for her many kind and thoughtful actions. She was always a liberal contributor to schemes which had for their aim the welfare of the community, and did much in a quiet way for the furtherance of every good cause. An accomplished singer, in her earlier life, she took a prominent part in social entertainments, her valuable services being much in demand. She was specially interested in a practical way, in all church matters, being a member of the St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland, also of its choir and Women’s Guild. While in good health she was a regular attender at every diet of worship and in her the church found a most ardent and honest worker. To her sorrowing husband and relatives, in their sorrow, is extended the sympathy of the community. The funeral which took place to Golspie Churchyard on Tuesday afternoon was largely attended. An impressive service was held at the house of deceased by the Rev. D. H. Gillan, B.D., St. Andrew’s Church of Scotland; and at the graveside the solemnities were carried out by the Rev. John Mackenzie, M.A., Fountain Church of Scotland”. (NT 3/12/1931) 

2) In 1935 George, a widower, married Helen Chambers Matheson at the Ben Bhraggie Hotel, Golspie on 27th December (MC). Witnesses were David Murray, Rhemusaig, Rogart and Margaret W Urquhart, Golspie Tower. At the time of this wedding George was living in Main Street, Golspie and Helen at Burgage Villa, Golspie.
Helen was born on 24th March 1883 in Golspie,  daughter of Thomas Matheson, master carpenter, and Grace Mackenzie (BC).
In 1937 3rd July, less than two years after this marriage, George died suddenly at East End Golspie (DC).  His wife Helen signed the death certificate. He is buried in Golspie New Cemetery with his first wife Isabella.
In 1977 Helen died on 28th April at Rhives House Home, Golspie (DC). Her usual residence was 15 Church Street, Golspie. Helen is buried with her parents in Golspie.

updated 19/03/2016