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Elizabeth Beattie

1741 – 1819
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Biography

Died: 1819 — Castleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Family

RelationName
SpouseAdam Murray (1728–1816)
Son | John Murray (1779–1849) — m. Esther Cowan, father of Jean Murray Telfer |

Life Summary

Elizabeth Beattie was the wife of Adam Murray of Castleton, Roxburghshire, and mother of John Murray (1779–1849). Her name is recorded on the family headstone at Eskdalemuir Churchyard alongside her husband and son.

Sources

  • Source: FindAGrave memorial 224698711 — Adam Murray (1728–1816), citing Eskdalemuir Churchyard. Accessed 26 July 2026. Elizabeth Beattie is listed as spouse on this memorial.
  • Source: WikiTree profile Murray-30104 — John Murray (1779–1849), parents section. Accessed 26 July 2026.

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Children

Their Story

Elizabeth Beattie lived her life at Castleton, Roxburghshire, as the wife of Adam Murray and the mother of their son John—the John Murray who would go on to be the father of Jean Murray Telfer, tying Elizabeth directly into the Telfer tree. She died in 1819, and in the quiet of Eskdalemuir Churchyard her name stands on the same family headstone as her husband's and her son's, one of the few solid records of a Borders woman's life. It is there, carved in stone alongside the men she raised, that Elizabeth's place in the family story is remembered.

Common Questions

Who was Elizabeth Beattie (1741-1819)?
Elizabeth Beattie was the wife of Adam Murray of Castleton, Roxburghshire, and the mother of John Murray (1779-1849).
When did Elizabeth Beattie die?
She died in 1819 at Castleton, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
Who was Elizabeth Beattie's son?
Her son was John Murray (1779-1849), who married Esther Cowan and was the father of Jean Murray Telfer.
How is Elizabeth Beattie remembered?
Her name is recorded on the family headstone at Eskdalemuir Churchyard alongside her husband Adam Murray and their son John Murray.
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