Jim,

I found H. P. MURDOCK in Lauderdale Co., MS, but unfortunately he is not with his primary family at this time. Note his father's place of birth. There were several MURDOCK families on this census in Mobile. If you desire, can send those to you directly rather than posting here (copyright, etc).

Census Place: Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi
Source: FHL Film 1254653 National Archives Film T9-653
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Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace

Amanda ETHRIDGE Self F W W 61 SC Occ: House Keeping Fa: SC Mo: SC

William N. ETHRIDGE Son M S W 24 AL Occ: Lawyer Fa: SC Mo: SC

Abbie ETHRIDGE Dau F S W 34 AL Occ: Teacher Fa: SC Mo: SC

J. C. WOODRUFF Other M S W 49 OH Fa: PA Mo: OH

H. P. MURDOCK Other M S W 20 AL Occ: Ck Oil Mill Fa: PA Mo: AL