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Lester Wade Murphy 1892–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1892

Birth Location: Sublette, Haskell, Kansas

Death Date: 13 Feb 1978

Death Location: Sublette, Haskell, Kansas

Father: Joseph Murphy

Mother: Martha Backus

Spouse(s): Vera Marcum

Children(s): Duane Murphy, Margaret Murphy

The story of Lester Wade Murphy began in 1892 in Sublette, Haskell, Kansas. In 1900, Lester Wade Murphy resided in La Junta Town, Otero, Colorado. In 1905, Lester Wade Murphy resided in Haskell, Haskell, Kansas. Lester Wade Murphy married Vera Faye Marcum, and had children including Duane L Murphy, Margaret E Murphy. Lester Wade Murphy passed away in 1978 in Sublette, Haskell, Kansas.

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

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Biography

  • The story of Lester Wade Murphy began in 1892 in Sublette, Haskell, Kansas.
  • In 1900, Lester Wade Murphy resided in La Junta Town, Otero, Colorado.
  • In 1905, Lester Wade Murphy resided in Haskell, Haskell, Kansas.
  • Lester Wade Murphy married Vera Faye Marcum, and had children including Duane L Murphy, Margaret E Murphy.
  • Lester Wade Murphy passed away in 1978 in Sublette, Haskell, Kansas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Murphy
1869–1938
Birth Location: California, Moniteau, Missouri
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Martha Backus
1872–1959
Birth Location: Xenia, Dallas, Iowa
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Spouses(s)

Vera Marcum
1895–1986
Birth Location: Neola, Stafford, Kansas
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Children(s)

Duane Murphy
1917–
Birth Location: Kansas
DM
Margaret Murphy
1918–
Birth Location: Kansas
MM

Lester Murphy's Ancestors

Self
Lester Murphy
1892–1978
Birth Place: Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
Parents
Joseph Owen Murphy
1869–1938
California, Moniteau, Missouri
Martha (Louise) Backus
1872–1959
Xenia, Dallas, Iowa
Grandparents
William (Francis) Backus
1844–1914
Franklin, Warren, Ohio
Elizabeth Richardson
1850–1932
Hamilton, Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lester Murphy's Descendants

1.
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Lester (Wade) Murphy (17 Mar 1892–13 Feb 1978) m. Vera (Faye) Marcum (27 Dec 1895–16 Nov 1986)
  1. 1. Duane (L.) Murphy 1917–
  2. 2. Margaret (E.) Murphy 1918–

Lester Murphy's Timeline

8 Records

1892
17 Mar 1892
Birth of Lester Wade Murphy in Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
1900
1900
Age 8
Lester Wade Murphy resided here in La Junta Town, Otero, Colorado
La Junta Town, Otero, Colorado
1905
1 Mar 1905
Age 13
Lester Wade Murphy resided here in Haskell, Haskell, Kansas
Haskell, Haskell, Kansas
1910
1910
Age 18
Lester Wade Murphy resided here in Haskell, Haskell, Kansas
Haskell, Haskell, Kansas
1920
1920
Age 28
Lester Wade Murphy resided here in Haskell, Haskell, Kansas
Haskell, Haskell, Kansas
1925
1925
Age 33
Lester Wade Murphy resided here in Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
1930
1930
Age 38
Lester Wade Murphy resided here in Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
1978
13 Feb 1978
Age 86
Death of Lester Wade Murphy in Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
Sublette, Haskell, Kansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1892
    Event Place: Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 512-03-1052; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Haskell, Haskell, Kansas; Roll: T625_534; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sublette, Haskell, Kansas; Roll: 704; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 912.0.
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Haskell County, Kansas; Roll: 1643520; Draft Board: 0.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 12, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T623_127; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 82.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Haskell, Haskell, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: La Junta Town, Otero, Colorado
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 12, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T623_127; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 82.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Haskell, Haskell, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Haskell, Haskell, Kansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Haskell, Haskell, Kansas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Haskell, Haskell, Kansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Haskell, Haskell, Kansas; Roll: T625_534; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 88; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sublette, Haskell, Kansas; Roll: 704; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 912.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Haskell
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Haskell, Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Haskell County, Kansas; Roll: 1643520; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1978
    Event Place: Sublette, Haskell, Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 512-03-1052; Issue State: Kansas; Issue Date: Before 1951.
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