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James MURPHY 1896–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Dec 1896

Birth Location: West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 15 Jun 1930

Death Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA

Father: Romelia MURPHY

Mother: Cassandra (Murphy)

Spouse(s): Dorothy (Guiney)

Children(s):

In 1896, James MURPHY entered the world in West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA, born to Romelia Murphy And Cassandra Jones Murphy Murphy. In 1900, James MURPHY resided in Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA. In 1910, James MURPHY resided in Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA. James MURPHY married Dorothy Beatrice Moss Spain Murphy Guiney. James MURPHY passed away in 1930 in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, James MURPHY entered the world in West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA, born to Romelia Murphy And Cassandra Jones Murphy Murphy.
  • In 1900, James MURPHY resided in Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, James MURPHY resided in Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • James MURPHY married Dorothy Beatrice Moss Spain Murphy Guiney.
  • James MURPHY passed away in 1930 in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Romelia MURPHY
1851–1930
Birth Location: Carmi, White, Illinois, USA
RM
Cassandra (Murphy)
1855–1900
Birth Location: Wadesville, Posey, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Dorothy (Guiney)
1898–1981
Birth Location: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
D(

Children(s)

James MURPHY's Ancestors

Self
James MURPHY
1896–1930
Birth Place: West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Parents
Romelia MURPHY
1851–1930
Carmi, White, Illinois, USA
Cassandra (JONES (Murphy)) (Murphy)
1855–1900
Wadesville, Posey, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
John MURPHY
1829–1905
Polly (R) (Murphy)
1830–1905
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James MURPHY's Timeline

7 Records

1896
21 Dec 1896
Birth of James MURPHY in West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA
West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
James MURPHY resided here in Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
James MURPHY resided here in Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1918
5 Jun 1918
Age 22
James MURPHY resided here in Franklin County, Illinois, USA
Franklin County, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
James MURPHY resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1930
13 Jun 1930
Age 34
Death of James MURPHY in Union County, Illinois, USA
Union County, Illinois, USA
1930
15 Jun 1930
Age 34
Burial of James MURPHY in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1896
    Event Place: West Frankfort, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340251
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Franklin County
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 301; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240301
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T624_287; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374300

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: 301; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1240301

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Denning, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Denning, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: T624_287; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1374300

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1918
    Event Place: Franklin County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Franklin County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340251

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1930
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, James Murphy 13 Jun 1930

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1930
    Event Place: Union County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1930
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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