Two Charles Murray's served in the Civil War, but neither looks right for our Charles. The first is on from the west side of the state, the other is much older.
American Civil War Soldiers Record
about Charles M Murray
Name: Charles M Murray ,
Enlistment Date: 23 November 1863
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Michigan
Unit Numbers: 1071 1071
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 23 November 1863 at the age of 18
Drafted in Company F, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Michigan on 23 November 1863.
Mustered out Company F, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Michigan on 17 August 1865 in Macon, GA
American Civil War Soldiers Record
about Charles M Murray
Name: Charles M Murray ,
Enlistment Date: 23 November 1863
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Michigan
Unit Numbers: 1071 1071
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 23 November 1863 at the age of 18
Drafted in Company F, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Michigan on 23 November 1863.
Mustered out Company F, 2nd Cavalry Regiment Michigan on 17 August 1865 in Macon, GA
OR
American Civil War Soldiers Record
about Charles R Murray
Name: Charles R Murray ,
Residence: Birmingham, Michigan
Enlistment Date: 28 August 1861
Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
Side Served: Union
State Served: Michigan
Unit Numbers: 1113 1113
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 28 August 1861 at the age of 33
Enlisted in Company A, 5th Infantry Regiment Michigan on 28 August 1861.
Promoted to Full Quartermaster Sergeant on 21 October 1861
Promoted to Full Lieutenant 2nd Class on 25 January 1863 effective 05 March 1863 (As of Co. I)
Transfered on 15 February 1864 from company I to company C (est date)
Discharged Company A, 5th Infantry Regiment Michigan on 09 June 1864
The 1894 Michigan Veteran's schedule has Charles C. Murray residing in Springfield Twp, Oakland, Michigan. He is buried in the Highland Centre Cemetery.
Charles S. Murray (1858-1924) m. Stella M. (1861-22 July 1952)
1. Cecile A. Murray (b. Pontiac, 14 Sept. 1886, d. Grand Rapids, 17 June 1969) m. Pontiac, 22 May 1912, Richard Morris Peirce (b. Detroit, 30 June 1889, d. Grand Rapids, 28 Apr. 1962) [no issue]
