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Erma M. Murphy 1916–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1916

Birth Location: Mecosta County, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 10 May 1962

Death Location: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA

Father: John Murphy

Mother: Lilah Stephenson

Spouse(s): John DeVries

Children(s): Richard Devries

In 1916, Erma M. Murphy entered the world in Mecosta County, Michigan, USA, born to John Patrick Murphy And Lilah Ann Stephenson. In 1920, Erma M. Murphy resided in Big Rapids Ward 4, Mecosta, Michigan, USA. In 1935, Erma M. Murphy resided in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan. Erma M. Murphy married John Devries, and had children including Richard Boyd Devries, Rita De Vries. Erma M. Murphy passed away in 1962 in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Erma M. Murphy entered the world in Mecosta County, Michigan, USA, born to John Patrick Murphy And Lilah Ann Stephenson.
  • In 1920, Erma M. Murphy resided in Big Rapids Ward 4, Mecosta, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, Erma M. Murphy resided in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan.
  • Erma M. Murphy married John Devries, and had children including Richard Boyd Devries, Rita De Vries.
  • Erma M. Murphy passed away in 1962 in Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Murphy
1890–1967
Birth Location: Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
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Lilah Stephenson
1897–1981
Birth Location: Colfax Township, Huron County, Michigan, USA
LS

Spouses(s)

John DeVries
1913–1962
Birth Location: Michigan, United States
JD

Children(s)

Richard Devries
1934–2005
Birth Location: Muskegon, Michigan
RD

Erma Murphy's Ancestors

Self
Erma Murphy
1916–1962
Birth Place: Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
Parents
John Patrick Murphy
1890–1967
Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
Lilah (Ann) Stephenson
1897–1981
Colfax Township, Huron County, Michigan, USA
Grandparents
Guy (A.) Stephenson
1869–1943
Ohio
Clara (B) Priest
1875–1952
Mecosta, Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Wedey Stephenson
1832–1900
Julia Brownlee
1840–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Stephenson
1808–1884
Elizabeth Orme
1807–1880
James Brownlee
1815–1853
Elisa Cook
1821–

Erma Murphy's Descendants

1.
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Erma (M.) Murphy (Jun 1916–10 May 1962) m. John DeVries (20 Jul 1913–3 Nov 1962)
  1. 1. Richard (Boyd) Devries 1934–2005

Erma Murphy's Timeline

6 Records

1916
Jun 1916
Birth of Erma M. Murphy in Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Erma M. Murphy resided here in Big Rapids Ward 4, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
Big Rapids Ward 4, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Erma M. Murphy resided here in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Erma M. Murphy resided here in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1949
1949
Age 33
Erma M. Murphy resided here in Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Michigan, USA
1962
10 May 1962
Age 46
Death of Erma M. Murphy in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA
Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1916
    Event Place: Mecosta County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T627_1795; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 61-27
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Rapids Ward 3, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: T625_783; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 233; Image: 1161
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Rapids Ward 4, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: T625_783; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 234; Image: 1168
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big Rapids Ward 4, Mecosta, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Rapids Ward 3, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: T625_783; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 233; Image: 1161
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Rapids Ward 4, Mecosta, Michigan; Roll: T625_783; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 234; Image: 1168

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T627_1795; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 61-27

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan; Roll: T627_1795; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 61-27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1962
    Event Place: Grand Traverse County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Grand Traverse County, Michigan, Death Index, 1867-2011

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Muskegon Heights, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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