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Elmer Ray Murphy 1921–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 JUL 1921

Birth Location: Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 29 MAR 2005

Death Location: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Father: Albert Murphy

Mother: Elsie Wright

Spouse(s): Meita MurphyPierce/

Children(s):

In 1921, Elmer Ray Murphy entered the world in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, born to Albert Jason Murphy And Elsie Loraine Wright. In 1930, Elmer Ray Murphy established residence. In 1930, Elmer Ray Murphy established residence. Elmer Ray Murphy married Meita Cathrine Murphypierce, and had children including Cheryl Ann Murphy, Elmer Ray Murphy Jr, Katherine Murphy. Elmer Ray Murphy passed away in 2005 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Elmer Ray Murphy entered the world in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, born to Albert Jason Murphy And Elsie Loraine Wright.
  • In 1930, Elmer Ray Murphy established residence.
  • In 1930, Elmer Ray Murphy established residence.
  • Elmer Ray Murphy married Meita Cathrine Murphypierce, and had children including Cheryl Ann Murphy, Elmer Ray Murphy Jr, Katherine Murphy.
  • Elmer Ray Murphy passed away in 2005 in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Murphy
1886–1970
Birth Location: Northern Ireland
AM
Elsie Wright
1893–
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Meita MurphyPierce/
1928–1998
Birth Location: Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States
MM

Children(s)

Elmer Murphy's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Murphy
1921–2005
Birth Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Parents
Albert Jason Murphy
1886–1970
Northern Ireland
Elsie (Loraine) Wright
1893–
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (Washington) Wright
1861–1937
Amherst, Virginia, United States
Annie (E) Dodd
1864–1953
Amherst, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Henry Wright
1817–1914
Nancy Smoot
1820–1900
George Dodd
1819–1891
Amanda Davis
1828–1899
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Wright
1785–1830
Elizabeth Talley
1777–1830
John Smoot
1785–1850
Sally Staples
1797–1845
James Dodd
1780–1867
Isabella Clements
1783–1860
Edward Davis
1805–1888
Catharine Hudson
1810–1880

Elmer Murphy's Timeline

13 Records

1921
18 JUL 1921
Birth of Elmer Ray Murphy in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
1930
1930
Age 9
Elmer Ray Murphy resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 9
Elmer Ray Murphy resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 9
Elmer Ray Murphy resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 9
Elmer Ray Murphy resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 9
Elmer Ray Murphy resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 9
Elmer Ray Murphy appeared in census in Lynchburg, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Lynchburg, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Elmer Ray Murphy resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 14
Elmer Ray Murphy resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 19
Elmer Ray Murphy resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 19
Elmer Ray Murphy appeared in census in 907 Bailey Street, Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
907 Bailey Street, Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA
1950
1 APR 1950
Age 29
Elmer Ray Murphy appeared in census in 713 Yakima, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States
713 Yakima, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States
2005
29 MAR 2005
Age 84
Death of Elmer Ray Murphy in Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 JUL 1921
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 MAR 2005
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Lynchburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: 907 Bailey Street, Lynchburg, Campbell, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1 APR 1950
    Event Place: 713 Yakima, Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, United States
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