Hardy Murfree

Hardy Murfree (June 5, 1752 – April 6, 1809) was a Lieutenant Colonel from North Carolina during the American Revolutionary War.

Murfree was born at Murfree's Landing, North Carolina, later renamed Murfreesboro, where he lived for most of his adult life. His parents were William Murfree and Mary Moore. Hardy Murfree's first name is sometimes spelled "Hardee", and some of his descendants spell their last name "Murphrey" or "Murphy".

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