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George Ratcliffe Murphy 1882–1956

Public Tree Person

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Murphy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 19 Feb 1882 · Dawson County, Georgia, United States
Died 24 May 1956 · Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia United States
Father John Washington Murphy
Children Blanche Murphy
Siblings John Elisha Murphy Sr, Joseph Charlie Murphy

Researchers connected through George Murphy 1882–1956

and 1 more tree owner connected with George Murphy 1882–1956

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

George Ratcliffe Murphy was born in 1882 in Dawson County, Georgia, United States, the child of john washington murphy. George Ratcliffe Murphy had children including blanche murphy. George Ratcliffe Murphy passed away in 1956 in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

Life Timeline

1882
Birth of George Ratcliffe Murphy in Dawson County, Georgia, United States
Birth
1956
Death of George Ratcliffe Murphy in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Murphy

This ancestor line traces from Chelsea, Middlesex, England (1615) to Dawson County, Georgia, United States (1882) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

George Murphy (1882–1956) was born in Dawson County, Georgia, United States and died in Duluth, Gwinnett County, Georgia United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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George Murphy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Ratcliffe Murphy PTP
1882–1956
Dawson County, Georgia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Murphy's Descendants

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George Ratcliffe Murphy PTP 1882–1956