Derived from the region in Scotland called Moray seaboard settlement. A notable bearer of this surname was General James Murray (1721-1794), who was the first British Governor-General of Canada.
The town of Garryowen was named after the old Irish tune Garry Owen which was one of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer's favorite marching songs. Garry Owen is an old Irish quick-step that can be traced back to the 1800s. it is known to have been used by Irish regiments as a drinking song.
Director and producer Garry Marshall was born in New York City on November 13, 1934. He studied journalism at Northwestern University and worked as a reporter after graduation.In 1961, Marshall moved to Los Angeles, where he wrote and produced television shows.In the 1970s, he produced the sitcoms The Odd Couple; Laverne and Shirley; and Mork and Mindy. Marshall later moved to Hollywood and directed films, including Pretty Woman.Famed director and producer Garry Marshall was born Garry Kent Masciarelli on November 13, 1934, in the Bronx, New York.irector and producer Garry Marshall was born in New York City on November 13, 1934. He studied journalism at Northwestern University and worked as a reporter after graduation.