In 1771 Murray was one of the founders of the Christian education society Pro Fide et Christianismo, also serving as its president.

In 1793 he was a member of the Committee for improving the Church handbook, hymn book and catechism.

He established a voluntary workhouse, organized collections and arranged for free practical education and gifts of clothing and footwear for the children of poor families.

[4] His children were Gustaf Anders (1784–1824), Carl Erik (1786–1870), Charlotta Wilhelmina (1788–1858), Sophia Lovisa (b.

1790), Axel Wilhelm (1794–1796), Augusta Sophia (1796–1828), Johanna Lovisa (1798–1858) and Johan Jacob (1800–1870).