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James Edward Murphy 1920–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1920

Birth Location: Foggville, Alabama

Death Date: 18 May 1992

Death Location: Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: John Murphy

Mother: Della Murphy

Spouse(s): Helen Johnson

Children(s): James Murphy

In 1920, James Edward Murphy entered the world in Foggville, Alabama, born to John K Murphy And Della Wheeler Murphy. In 1930, James Edward Murphy resided in Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA. In 1940, James Edward Murphy resided in Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA. James Edward Murphy married Helen Johnson, and had children including Donna Jean Murphy, James Dean Murphy. James Edward Murphy passed away in 1992 in Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1920, James Edward Murphy entered the world in Foggville, Alabama, born to John K Murphy And Della Wheeler Murphy.
  • In 1930, James Edward Murphy resided in Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1940, James Edward Murphy resided in Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA.
  • James Edward Murphy married Helen Johnson, and had children including Donna Jean Murphy, James Dean Murphy.
  • James Edward Murphy passed away in 1992 in Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Murphy's Ancestors

Self
James Murphy
1920–1992
Birth Place: Foggville, Alabama
Parents
John K Murphy
1879–1948
Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, United States
Della (Wheeler) Murphy
1884–1964
Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Timothy Marfree
1855–1923
Woodury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Caroline Muncy
1851–1925
Warren County, Tennessee, United States of America
George CAMPBELL
1866–
Tennessee
Alice (Campbell) (Wheeler)
1869–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Jas Marfree
1820–1870
Eliza Murfree
1821–1880
John Munsey
1805–1880
Elizabeth Jarvis
1812–1879
Joseph Campbell
1805–1885
Elizabeth"Betsey" Powell
1803–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Catherine Murphy
1795–
David Manus
1770–1840
Victoria Kirby
1780–1840

James Murphy's Descendants

1.
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James (Edward) Murphy (9 Apr 1920–18 May 1992) m. Helen Johnson (25 Apr 1920–30 Oct 2008)
  1. 1. James (Dean) Murphy 1942–

James Murphy's Timeline

6 Records

1920
9 Apr 1920
Birth of James Edward Murphy in Foggville, Alabama
Foggville, Alabama
1930
1930
Age 10
James Edward Murphy resided here in Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
1940
1940
Age 20
James Edward Murphy resided here in Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
1950
1950
Age 30
James Edward Murphy resided here in Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1989
1989
Age 69
James Edward Murphy resided here in Zephyr Hills, FL
Zephyr Hills, FL
1992
18 May 1992
Age 72
Death of James Edward Murphy in Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida, USA
Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1920
    Event Place: Foggville, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02136; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 78-15
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-14-1316; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340951
    [5] Florida Death Index
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 18; Film Description: Berrien (1939 - 1942)
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 19 May 1992; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.25823072,0.7895021,0.47
    [11] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2340951

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02136; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 78-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1947
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Michigan
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The News-Palladium - 21 Apr 1947 - Page 9, 21 Apr 1947

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Benton Harbor, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1989
    Event Place: Zephyr Hills, FL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 19 May 1992
    Event Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Herald-Palladium - 19 May 1992 - Page 11, Obituary for James E. Murphy (Aged 72) 19 May 1992

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton Harbor
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 18; Film Description: Berrien (1939 - 1942)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hayti, Pemiscot, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02136; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 78-15

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sister Lakes
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 19 May 1992; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.25823072,0.7895021,0.47

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1992
    Event Place: Zephyrhills, Pasco, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 378-14-1316; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 19 May 1992; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.25823072,0.7895021,0.47
    [6] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coloma, Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald-Palladium; Publication Date: 19 May 1992; Publication Place: Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.25823072,0.7895021,0.47
    [3] Indiana and Michigan, Michiana Genealogical Cemetery Index

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