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Centennial History of Grant county, Indiana 1812-1912, Vol. II
Compiled from the Records of the Grant county Historical Society,
Archives of the county, Data of Personal Interviews, and
Other Authentic Sources of Local Information
pub. Lewis Publishing Company, Chicago and New York - 1914


      Pg. 698-699

      UZ McMURTRIE

      To see a young, energetic, college bred man, who is making use of his
      education and working his theoretical knowledge into practical experience,
      must inspire anyone to a belief in education and in the practicality of a
      university course. UZ McMURTRIE, of Marion, Indiana, is one of the best
      known men of the younger generation in the city, and is a man who has won
      the respect of everyone, not only through his unmistakable ability, but
      also through his own well rounded and developed character. He is now
      county treasurer of Grant county, the youngest county treasurer in the
      state of Indiana, and is one of the most progressive and active citizens
      of the community, being always ready to take a hand in any movement that
      may benefit the city or county.

      UZ McMURTRIE was born on the 12th of July, 1884, at Attica, Indiana, the
      son of WILLIAM and ELIZABETH (STARR) McMURTRIE. Both of his parents were
      natives of the state of Indiana, his father having been born in Fountain
      county, and his mother in Vermillion county. The father of our subject was
      a soldier in the War of the Rebellion, Company B, 135th Indiana Infantry.
      Was very young when he entered, being one of the youngest members of the
      company. WILLIAM McMURTRIE and his wife removed to Grant county in 1892,
      and here they have lived ever since, he being now retired from business.
      They have had three children, two of whom are now living, UZ McMURTRIE and
      JOSEPH McMURTRIE, who is local manager for Armour & Company in Miami,
      Florida.

      UZ McMURTRIE received his preparatory education in the public schools of
      Attica and Marion, being graduated from the high school in Marion. he then
      matriculated at Indiana University at Bloomington, where he took a four-
      year course. He was graduated with the class of 1908, receiving an A. B.
      degree. He majored in economics and social science, and one of the
      requirements for a degree in this department was a thesis. MR. McMURTRIE
      chose for his subject "The Separation of the Sources of State and Local
      Taxation," the thesis being the result of two years research work in
      problems of taxation. He has continued his work along these lines, making
      a special study of taxation and is now considered an expert in this sub-
      ject. While in the University he was made president of his class, and to
      anyone who has ever been a university student this tells a story, for it
      takes a man with real executive ability and great personal popularity to
      win this office.

      Upon returning to Marion he was elected deputy county treasurer, serving
      under W. H. SANDERS. he went into this office in 1909 and served during
      1910, 1911, and 1912. In November, 1912, he was elected country treasurer
      on the Republican ticket, taking office on the 1st of January, 1913, and
      his previous experience in the duties of the office as well as his train-
      ing and study along economic lines have enabled him to become a very
      efficient officer. On February 11, 1914, MR. McMURTRIE married ELIZABETH,
      daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM E. HOGIN. MRS. McMURTRIE is a member of
      one of Marion's oldest families. She was graduated from Wilson College,
      Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and has studied music extensively, possessing
      a voice of unusual beauty. She occupies an important place in Marion
      musical circles and is a member of several social and study clubs.

      MR. McMURTRIE has always taken a prominent part in social and fraternal
      affairs, and in social service work. He is a member of the board of
      directors for both the Young Men's Christian Association and the Federated
      Charities. He is a member of the Country Club and of the Mecca Club of
      Marion. In fraternal affairs he is a member of the Ancient Free and
      Accepted Masons, being junior warden of Samaritan Lodge, No. 105, Marion.
      He also belongs to the Knights of Pythias and to the Elks. He is a member
      of the Phi Kappa Psi college fraternity, and takes a keen interest in the
      affairs of his alma mater and of his fraternity.


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