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Benjamin Franklin Murphy 1854–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1854

Birth Location: Whitemarsh, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 18 June 1934

Death Location: Center Square, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Murphey

Mother: Ann Murphy

Spouse(s): Julia Hoffman

Children(s): George Murphy, John Murphy, Ida Murphy, B Murphy, Walter Murphy, Clara Murphy, Emma Murphy, Harvey Murphy

In 1854, Benjamin Franklin Murphy entered the world in Whitemarsh, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Murphey And Ann Murphy. In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided in Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided in Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania. Benjamin Franklin Murphy married Julia F Hoffman, and had children including B Frank Murphy, Clara Mary Murphy, Emma Blanche Murphy, George Dean Murphy, Harvey Murphy, Ida L Murphy, John H Murphy, Walter Hoffman Murphy. Benjamin Franklin Murphy passed away in 1934 in Center Square, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Benjamin Franklin Murphy entered the world in Whitemarsh, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA, born to John Murphey And Ann Murphy.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided in Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided in Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania.
  • Benjamin Franklin Murphy married Julia F Hoffman, and had children including B Frank Murphy, Clara Mary Murphy, Emma Blanche Murphy, George Dean Murphy, Harvey Murphy, Ida L Murphy, John H Murphy, Walter Hoffman Murphy.
  • Benjamin Franklin Murphy passed away in 1934 in Center Square, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Murphey
1816–1887
Birth Location: North Ireland
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Ann Murphy
1816–1860
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Julia Hoffman
1852–1913
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
JH

Children(s)

George Murphy
1879–1881
Birth Location: –
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John Murphy
1882–1882
Birth Location: –
JM
Ida Murphy
1883–1885
Birth Location: –
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B Murphy
1890–1915
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Walter Murphy
1893–1918
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
WM
Clara Murphy
1895–1915
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Emma Murphy
1887–1915
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Harvey Murphy
1886–1959
Birth Location: PA
HM

Benjamin Murphy's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Murphy
1854–1934
Birth Place: Whitemarsh, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John Murphey
1816–1887
North Ireland
Ann Murphy
1816–1860
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Murphy's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Murphy (16 Sep 1854–18 June 1934) m. Julia (F) Hoffman (5 Apr 1852–30 Apr 1913)
  1. 1. George (Dean) Murphy 1879–1881
  2. 2. John (H) Murphy 1882–1882
  3. 3. Ida (L) Murphy 1883–1885
  4. 4. B (Frank) Murphy 1890–1915
  5. 5. Walter (Hoffman) Murphy 1893–1918
  6. 6. Clara (Mary) Murphy 1895–1915
  7. 7. Emma (Blanche) Murphy 1887–1915
  8. 8. Harvey Murphy 1886–1959 m. Ida (Florence) Gougler 1880–1918
    1. 1. Harold (Stewart) Murphy 1911–1985
    2. 2. Ethel (Florence) Murphy 1914–1986 m. Charles (Winfield) Walker 1913–1988
      1. 1. David (B) Walker 1938–2023

Benjamin Murphy's Timeline

8 Records

1854
16 Sep 1854
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Murphy in Whitemarsh, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Whitemarsh, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 6
Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided here in Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided here in Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 46
Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided here in Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 56
Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided here in Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 66
Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided here in Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 76
Benjamin Franklin Murphy resided here in Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
1934
18 June 1934
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Franklin Murphy in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1854
    Event Place: Whitemarsh, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1607; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 567.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2085; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0166; Image: 743.0; FHL microfilm: 2341819
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1445; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 286.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1145; Page: 91; Image: 98; Family History Library Film: 805145
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1380; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 217.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1145; Page: 91; Image: 98; Family History Library Film: 805145

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Gwynedd, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1445; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 286.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1380; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 164; Image: 217.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1607; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 194; Image: 567.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Whitpain, Montgomery, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2085; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0166; Image: 743.0; FHL microfilm: 2341819

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Biographical annals of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania : containing genealogical records of representative families, including

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 June 1934
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Center Square, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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