YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Donald E Murphy 1922–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 MAY 1922

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1 OCT 1978

Death Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

Father: George Murphy

Mother: Dorothy Gudgel

Spouse(s): Marcella Geist, Debbie Pate

Children(s): Steve Murphy

In 1922, Donald E Murphy entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to George Edward Murphy And Dorothy Louise Gudgel. In 1930, Donald E Murphy resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Donald E Murphy established residence. Donald E Murphy married Debbie Pate, Marcella Cecilia Geist, and had children including Charla Kay Murphy, Michael J Murphy, Steve Murphy. Donald E Murphy passed away in 1978 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Donald Murphy
DM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1922, Donald E Murphy entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to George Edward Murphy And Dorothy Louise Gudgel.
  • In 1930, Donald E Murphy resided in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Donald E Murphy established residence.
  • Donald E Murphy married Debbie Pate, Marcella Cecilia Geist, and had children including Charla Kay Murphy, Michael J Murphy, Steve Murphy.
  • Donald E Murphy passed away in 1978 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Murphy
1920–1973
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
GM
Dorothy Gudgel
1925–1992
Birth Location: Athens, Menard, Illinois, USA
DG

Spouses(s)

Marcella Geist
1923–1944
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
MG
Debbie Pate
Birth Location: –
DP

Children(s)

Steve Murphy
Birth Location: –
SM

Donald Murphy's Ancestors

Self
Donald Murphy
1922–1978
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
George Edward Murphy
1920–1973
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Dorothy (Louise) Gudgel
1925–1992
Athens, Menard, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Patrick (Aloysius) Murphy
1890–1960
Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Eda (Matilda) Harris
1898–1978
Pleasant Plains, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Murphy
1863–1949
Hannah Kinsella
1865–1964
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Patrick Murphy
1826–1866
Anna Brennan
1832–1902

Donald Murphy's Descendants

1.
DM
Donald (E) Murphy (23 MAY 1922–1 OCT 1978) m. Marcella (Cecilia) Geist (23 MAY 1923–1944) m. Debbie Pate (–63/0/0)
  1. 1. Steve Murphy

Donald Murphy's Timeline

12 Records

1922
23 MAY 1922
Birth of Donald E Murphy in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Donald E Murphy resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Donald E Murphy resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 18
Donald E Murphy resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1949
1949
Age 27
Donald E Murphy resided here in Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 28
Donald E Murphy resided here in Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1950
1950
Age 28
Donald E Murphy resided here in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1950
29 APR 1950
Age 28
Donald E Murphy resided here in Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1978
1 OCT 1978
Age 56
Death of Donald E Murphy in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1978
1 OCT 1978
Age 56
Donald E Murphy resided here
None
1978
1 OCT 1978
Age 56
Donald E Murphy resided here
None
1978
1 OCT 1978
Age 56
Donald E Murphy resided here
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 USA Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the USA, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 128; Page: 82; Enumeration District: 84-77

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 MAY 1922
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1950 USA Federal Census, USA, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the USA, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Springfield, Sangamo
    [2] 1950 USA Federal Census, USA, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the USA, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Springfield, Sangamo
    [3] 1950 USA Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the USA, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 128; Page: 82; Enumeration District: 84-77

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 OCT 1978
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 OCT 1978
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1950 USA Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the USA, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: 128; Page: 82; Enumeration District: 84-77

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1950 USA Federal Census, USA, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the USA, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Springfield, Sangamo
    [2] 1950 USA Federal Census, USA, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the USA, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Springfield, Sangamo

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 APR 1950
    Event Place: Woodside, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 OCT 1978

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 OCT 1978

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 OCT 1978
Find more search results for Donald Murphy

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE