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Murphy, Robert George Sr.[1, 2, 3]

Male 1856 - 1930  (73 years)


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  • Name Murphy, Robert George 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Birth 31 Aug 1856  Milltown, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • While family history is that Robert Murphy Sr. was born in Milltown, New Brunswick, Canada, in the census records of 1900 and 1910 he reported his birthplace as Maine.
    Gender Male 
    Moved 1887  Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 1900  Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    • The household was enumerated as follows:
      Robert G Murphy, M, 45, b. Maine
      wife: Anna Murphy, F, 40, b. New York
      daughter: Roberta Murphy, F, 13, b. Wisconsin
      daughter: Vera Murphy, F, 10, b. Michigan
      daughter: Stella Murphy, F, 9, b. Michigan
      son: Robert Murphy, M, 5, b. Michigan
    Census 1910  Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • The household was enumerated as folows:
      Robert G Murphy, M, 50y, b. Maine
      wife: Annie Murphym F, 48y, b, New York
      dau: Roberta Murphy, F, 22y, b Wisconsin
      dau: Vera Murphy, F, 19y, b. Michigan
      adopted dau: Mary Murphy, F, 18y, b. Michigan
      dau: Dolla [sic: Stella] Murphy, F, 17y, b. Michigan
      son: Robert Murphy, M, 14y, b. Michigan
    Occupation lumber inspector 
    • He worked for the Sawyer-Goodman Company.
    Religion Roman Catholic 
    • He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
    Death 1 Jan 1930  Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    • The requiem high mass was held in St. John's Catholic Church in Menominee. Mass was celebrated by Father Dennis Cleary.
    Burial 3 Jan 1930  Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8, 9
    Address:
    Riverside Cemetery 
    Anna Murray Murphy (1862-1918) - Find A Grave Memorial
    Anna Murray Murphy (1862-1918) - Find A Grave Memorial
    Person ID I172  Pioneers of the Appalachian Highlands
    Last Modified 17 Jul 2017 

    Father Murphy, Robert 
    Mother Gubbins, Mary 
    Family ID F9480  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Murray, Anna,   b. 25 Dec 1859, New York City, New York, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Apr 1918, Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 58 years)  [10
    Marriage 17 Jun 1886  Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • The marriage was recorded in Oconto County Marriage Records, Vol. 4, p. 27.
    Children 
     1. Murphy, Roberta Mary,   b. 1887, Wisconsin, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Aug 1953 (Age 66 years)
     2. Murphy, Vera,   b. 21 Feb 1890, Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Oct 1957 (Age 67 years)
    +3. Murray, Mae,   b. 10 May 1891, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Apr 1996, Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 104 years)  [Adopted]
     4. Murphy, Stella Anna,   b. 28 Dec 1891, Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Jan 1960 (Age 68 years)
    +5. Murphy, Robert George Jr.,   b. 12 Sep 1895, Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Oct 1969, Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)
    Family ID F51  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 12 Mar 2024 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 31 Aug 1856 - Milltown, New Brunswick, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 17 Jun 1886 - Oconto, Oconto, Wisconsin, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMoved - 1887 - Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1910 - Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 1 Jan 1930 - Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Address:
    Riverside Cemetery - 3 Jan 1930 - Menominee, Menominee, Michigan, United States
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    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Populated Place Township Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Notes 
    • His parents came from Ireland to New Brunswick during Potato Famine.

  • Sources 
    1. [S37942] R. G. Murphy in entry for Maria V. Murphy, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995".

    2. [S37943] Rob'T. G. Murphy in entry for Estella Murphy, "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995".

    3. [S37947] Robert Murphy in entry for Robert Murphy, "Michigan Births, 1867-1902".

    4. [S37945] Robert G Murphy, "United States Census, 1900".

    5. [S37946] Robert G Murphy, "United States Census, 1910".

    6. [S1255] Robert G Murphy, "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952".

    7. [S37944] Robert G Murphy, "Michigan, Death Certificates, 1921-1952".

    8. [S1248] Find a Grave, 21 February 2014; transcription; Anna Murray Murphy; Find A Grave Memorial# 86063873; Created by: Graves; Record added: Mar 01, 2012.

    9. [S37955] Robert George Murphy, "Find A Grave Index".

    10. [S2063] FamSchMIBirths 1867-1902.