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Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy 1805–1883 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1805

Birth Location: Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 22 Dec 1883

Death Location: Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Thomas Murphy

Mother: Elizabeth Murphy

Spouse(s): Maria Parker

Children(s): William Murphy, Greceta Murphy, Reuben Murphy, Melissa Murphy, Charles Murphy, Robert Murphy, Annie Murphy, Alexander Murphy, Alexander Murphy, Thomas Murphy, James Murphy, Catherine Murphy, Ann Murphy, Robie Murphy

In 1805, Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy entered the world in Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Thomas Richard Murphy And Elizabeth Betsy Masson Murphy. In 1850, Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy resided in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA. In 1860, Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy resided in Township 17 Range 9, Fort Kent, Aroostook, Maine, . Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy married Maria Parker, and had children including Alexander Murphy, Alexander William Murphy, Ann Priscilla Murphy, Annie Gertrude Murphy, Catherine Olivia Maria Murphy, Charles Alonzo Murphy, Greceta Maria Murphy, James Henry Murphy, Melissa Murphy, Reuben Douglas Murphy, Robert Murphy, Robie Douglas Murphy, Thomas Murphy, William Edward Murphy. Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy passed away in 1883 in Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1805, Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy entered the world in Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Thomas Richard Murphy And Elizabeth Betsy Masson Murphy.
  • In 1850, Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy resided in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA.
  • In 1860, Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy resided in Township 17 Range 9, Fort Kent, Aroostook, Maine, .
  • Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy married Maria Parker, and had children including Alexander Murphy, Alexander William Murphy, Ann Priscilla Murphy, Annie Gertrude Murphy, Catherine Olivia Maria Murphy, Charles Alonzo Murphy, Greceta Maria Murphy, James Henry Murphy, Melissa Murphy, Reuben Douglas Murphy, Robert Murphy, Robie Douglas Murphy, Thomas Murphy, William Edward Murphy.
  • Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy passed away in 1883 in Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Captain Murphy's Ancestors

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Captain Murphy
1805–1883
Birth Place: Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Thomas Richard Murphy
1777–1848
Skibbereen, Cork, Ireland
Elizabeth (Betsy Masson) Murphy
1787–1872
Tangier Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Daniel (Edward) Murphy
1755–1784
Wexford Co, Ireland
Ann Leehan
1760–1859
Liscarroll, County, Cork, Cork, Ireland
John (James Jean Jacques) Masson
1757–1832
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Marie (Françoise) Horne
1759–1843
St Charles de Bellechasse, 1654466, Quebec, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Jean Masson
1722–1776
Jacob Horne
1723–1821
Francoise Savary
1729–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Pierre Masson
1686–1753
Marie Bernard
1688–1758
Michiel Hoorn
1687–1757
Barbara Lobenger
1691–
André Savary
1689–1757
Marie Doucet
1694–1752

Captain Murphy's Descendants

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Captain (James Douglas "PegLeg") Murphy (Sep 1805–22 Dec 1883) m. Maria Parker (1809–27 Apr 1901)
  1. 1. William (Edward) Murphy 1833–1911 m. Elizabeth (Jeanette) Newcomb 1855–1948 m. Margaret Newcombe 1826–1865
    1. 1. Lima Graves 1898–1978 m. Cornelius (Robert (Neil)) Graves 1898–1943
      1. 1. Robert (Byron) Graves 1921–1981 m. Rita (Mary) Lawrence 1919–1997
    2. 2. Estella ("Stella" Ruby) Murphy 1875–1948
    3. 3. Mary Murphy 1877–
    4. 4. Anne (Mona Elivira) Murphy 1877–1950
    5. 5. William (Alexander) Murphy 1878–1951
    6. 6. Horace (Allson) Murphy 1880–1964
    7. 7. James (Harris Horace) Murphy 1883–1903
    8. 8. Alvin (Byron) Murphy 1885–1957
    9. 9. Matilda (Loretta "Laura") Murphy 1887–1966 m. Nicholas Parsons 1887–1937
      1. 1. Hazel (Elizabeth Parsons) Strath 1914–1990
      2. 2. Dorothy (Parsons) Lewis 1912–1996
      3. 3. Ralph (Newton) Parsons 1920–2004
      4. 4. Lorraine (Vivian Parsons) Miire 1922–2007
      5. 5. Edward (Everett) Parsons 1925–2018
    10. 10. Stanley (Grayson) Murphy 1890–1963
    11. 11. Douglas (Lester) Murphy 1888–1961
    12. 12. Clyde (Brenton) Murphy 1894–1974
    13. 13. Basil (Lingard) Murphy 1896–1974
    14. 14. Grayson (Eldridge) Murphy 1902–1972
    15. 15. John (Henry) Murphy 1887–1964
    16. 16. Olivia Murphy 1851–1923
    17. 17. John (Angus) Murphy 1854–1858
    18. 18. William (Thomas) Murphy 1852–
  2. 2. Greceta ("Maria") Murphy 1843–
  3. 3. Reuben (Douglas) Murphy 1845–1911
  4. 4. Melissa Murphy 1851–1877
  5. 5. Charles (Alonzo) Murphy 1853–1916
  6. 6. Robert Murphy 1854–1910
  7. 7. Annie (Gertrude) Murphy 1865–1940
  8. 8. Alexander (William) Murphy 1876–1918
  9. 9. Alexander Murphy 1828–
  10. 10. Thomas Murphy 1830–
  11. 11. James (Henry) Murphy 1832–
  12. 12. Catherine (Olivia Maria) Murphy 1839–
  13. 13. Ann (Priscilla) Murphy 1842–
  14. 14. Robie (Douglas) Murphy 1846–1911

Captain Murphy's Timeline

6 Records

1805
Sep 1805
Birth of Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy in Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
1850
1850
Age 45
Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy resided here in Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1860
1860
Age 55
Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy resided here in Township 17 Range 9, Fort Kent, Aroostook, Maine, USA
Township 17 Range 9, Fort Kent, Aroostook, Maine, USA
1865
1865
Age 60
Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy resided here in Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1881
1881
Age 76
Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy resided here in Popes Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Popes Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1883
22 Dec 1883
Age 78
Death of Captain James Douglas "PegLeg" Murphy in Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1805
    Event Place: Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1881 Census of Canada
    [2] Rhode Island, U.S., State Censuses
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Augusta, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 17 Range 9, Fort Kent, Aroostook, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, U.S., State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Popes Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1881 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1883
    Event Place: Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Murphy Cove, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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