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James Kennedy Murphy 1922–1993

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Murphy in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Jun 1922 · Tennessee
Died 17 Jun 1993 · Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America
Father James Posey Jp Sugg Murphy
Mother Julia Arvalee Roberts
Spouse Anna Genetta Key
Children Billy Ray Murphy, Deborah Diane Mcguire, Doyle Argene Murphy, Gail Murphy, Jerry Murphy, Jimmie Christine Murphy, Rebecca T Murphy, Roger Kennedy Murphy, Shirley Murphy
Siblings Arnold Emerson Murphy, Edna Bea Murphy, George Winfred Murphy, Grant Murphy, Herbert Hoover Murphy, J Parnic Murphy, Nelle Murphy, Ollie L Murphy, Rowena Minnie Murphy

Researchers connected through James Murphy 1922–1993

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Biography

In 1922, James Kennedy Murphy entered the world in Tennessee, born to james posey jp sugg murphy and julia arvalee roberts. In 1930, James Kennedy Murphy resided in District 4, Monroe, Tennessee. In 1935, James Kennedy Murphy resided in Monroe, Tennessee. James Kennedy Murphy married anna genetta key, nora ellen m cook, and had children including billy ray murphy, deborah diane mcguire, doyle argene murphy, gail murphy, jerry murphy, jimmie christine murphy, rebecca t murphy, roger kennedy murphy, shirley murphy. James Kennedy Murphy passed away in 1993 in Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002

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    Death Records U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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

Life Timeline

1922
Birth of James Kennedy Murphy in Tennessee
Birth
1930
James Kennedy Murphy resided here in District 4, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1935
James Kennedy Murphy resided here in Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1940
James Kennedy Murphy resided here in Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1942
James Kennedy Murphy resided here in Tellico Plains, Monroe, Tennessee
Residence
1950
James Kennedy Murphy resided here in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1958
James Kennedy Murphy resided here in Etowah
Residence
1993
Death of James Kennedy Murphy in Etowah, Mcminn, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Murphy

This ancestor line traces from ENGLAND (1600) to Tennessee (1922) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Murphy (1922–1993) was born in Tennessee and died in Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tennessee, United States of America. 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 James 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 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Murphy's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Kennedy Murphy PTP
1922–1993
Tennessee
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Murphy's Descendants

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James Kennedy Murphy PTP 1922–1993