Who was Belle Murphy?

Belle Murphy (1888–1921) was born in Cherokee Co., N. C. and died in Violet, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Belle Murphy 1888–1921

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 04 Jul 1888 · Cherokee Co., N. C.

Died 16 Feb 1921 · Violet, North Carolina

Father Joseph Marion Murphy

Mother Sarah Jane Cole

Spouse James Smith

Siblings Cynthie Murphy, Dregie Murphy, Elisabeth Murphy, Eustice Murphy, Hassie Murphy, Henry Lafayette Murphy, Laiel G Murphy, Lilly Ann Texas Murphy, Lloyd Murphy, Nillie Murphy, Verdie Beatrice Murphy

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census North Carolina, Death Certificates North Carolina, Deaths North Carolina, Death Indexes

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Marion Murphy

Sarah Jane Cole

Spouse(s)

James Smith

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1888, Belle Murphy entered the world in Cherokee Co., N. C., born to joseph marion murphy and sarah jane cole. In 1900, Belle Murphy resided in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Belle Murphy resided in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. Belle Murphy married james smith. Belle Murphy passed away in 1921 in Violet, North Carolina.

Sources

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Death Records North Carolina, Death Certificates
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Record North Carolina, Deaths
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Death Records North Carolina, Death Indexes

Life Timeline

1888

Birth of Belle Murphy in Cherokee Co., N. C.

Birth

1900

Belle Murphy resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1920

Belle Murphy resided here in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1921

Belle Murphy resided here in North Carolina

Residence

1921

Death of Belle Murphy in Beaverdam, Cherokee, North Carolina

Death

1921

Burial of Belle Murphy in Violet, North Carolina

Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Belle Murphy

This ancestor line traces from Elbert County, Georgia, USA (1802) to Cherokee, North Carolina, United States (1853) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Belle Murphy (1888–1921) was born in Cherokee Co., N. C. and died in Violet, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Belle in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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