Francis Murray

Francis Murray (1838–1872) was an alderman and mayor of the Brisbane Municipal Council.

Personal life Francis Murray was born in Sydney, 30 April 1838, son of Cornelius Murray and Mary Ann Freeman.

Francis married Eliza Graham on 11 June 1863 in Brisbane. They had the following children: His coffin was brought to Brisbane on the steamship "Lady Bowen" for the funeral at St Stephens Roman Catholic Cathedral and burial on 18 August 1872 at the Paddington Cemetery. He was survived by his widow and four children.

Business life Francis Murray was a cabinetmaker, upholsterer, undertaker, and money lender, owned shares in mining companies, and had a store in Queen Street.

Public life Francis Murray was an alderman from 1867 to 1872. He was mayor in 1871. His public service ended with his death.

He served on the following committees: Legislative Committee 1871. Finance Committee 1872. Improvement Committee 1871, 1872.