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Peter James Murphy 1841–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1841

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 6 Aug 1909

Death Location: Watervliet, Albany County, New York, United States of America

Father: Timothy Murphy

Mother: Christina Murphy

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Nugent, Mary Buckley, Mary Buckley

Children(s): Edwin Murphy, Peter Jr, Joseph Murphy, George Murphy, Charles Murphy, James Murphy, Catherine Murphy, Margaret Murphy, Mary Murphy

In 1841, Peter James Murphy entered the world in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Timothy Murphy And Christina Murphy. In 1850, Peter James Murphy resided in Ottawa, Lasalle, Illinois, USA. In 1855, Peter James Murphy resided in Watervliet, New York, USA. Peter James Murphy married Elizabeth Lizzie Anne Nugent, Mary A Buckley, and had children including Catherine Louise Murphy, Charles Henry Murphy, Edwin Franklin Murphy, George Thomas Murphy, James Timothy Murphy, Joseph Henry Murphy, Margaret M Murphy, Mary H Murphy, Peter Albert Murphy Jr. Peter James Murphy passed away in 1909 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1841, Peter James Murphy entered the world in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Timothy Murphy And Christina Murphy.
  • In 1850, Peter James Murphy resided in Ottawa, Lasalle, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1855, Peter James Murphy resided in Watervliet, New York, USA.
  • Peter James Murphy married Elizabeth Lizzie Anne Nugent, Mary A Buckley, and had children including Catherine Louise Murphy, Charles Henry Murphy, Edwin Franklin Murphy, George Thomas Murphy, James Timothy Murphy, Joseph Henry Murphy, Margaret M Murphy, Mary H Murphy, Peter Albert Murphy Jr.
  • Peter James Murphy passed away in 1909 in Watervliet, Albany County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Murphy's Ancestors

Self
Peter Murphy
1841–1909
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Timothy Murphy
1809–1887
Lishlee, County Cork, Ireland
Christina Murphy
1813–1880
Pottsville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
John (Murphy) Sr
1788–1871
Donaghmore, Cork, Ireland
Hannah ((Hanora)) Crowe
1789–1873
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Crowe
1770–1830
Anabella Reilly
1776–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Murphy's Descendants

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Peter (James) Murphy (1841–6 Aug 1909) m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" Anne) Nugent (13 Jun 1859–Jun 1903) m. Mary (A) Buckley (Oct 1845–20 Oct 1907) m. Mary (A) Buckley (Oct 1845–20 Oct 1907)
  1. 1. Edwin (Franklin) Murphy 1868–1918
  2. 2. Peter ("Albert" Murphy) Jr 1875–1930
  3. 3. Joseph (Henry) Murphy 1870–1919
  4. 4. George (Thomas) Murphy 1880–1961
  5. 5. Charles (Henry) Murphy 1870–1919
  6. 6. James (Timothy) Murphy 1864–1942
  7. 7. Catherine (Louise) Murphy 1878–1966
  8. 8. Margaret (M) Murphy 1867–1923 m. Thomas (Edward) Morrison 1866–
  9. 9. Mary (H.) Murphy 1869–1930

Peter Murphy's Timeline

14 Records

1841
1841
Birth of Peter James Murphy in Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 9
Peter James Murphy resided here in Ottawa, Lasalle, Illinois, USA
Ottawa, Lasalle, Illinois, USA
1855
1855
Age 14
Peter James Murphy resided here in Watervliet, New York, USA
Watervliet, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Peter James Murphy resided here in Ottawa, Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
Ottawa, Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 22
Peter James Murphy resided here in Ottawa, Illinois, USA
Ottawa, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Peter James Murphy resided here in Ottawa, Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, USA
Ottawa, Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, USA
1875
9 Oct 1875
Age 34
Peter James Murphy resided here in Ottawa, Illinois, USA
Ottawa, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Peter James Murphy resided here in Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1890
1890
Age 49
Peter James Murphy resided here in West Troy and Green Island, New York, USA
West Troy and Green Island, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Peter James Murphy resided here in Watervliet Ward 4, Albany, New York, USA
Watervliet Ward 4, Albany, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 64
Peter James Murphy resided here in Watervliet Ward 04, Albany, New York, USA
Watervliet Ward 04, Albany, New York, USA
1906
1906
Age 65
Peter James Murphy resided here in Ottawa, Illinois, USA
Ottawa, Illinois, USA
1909
6 Aug 1909
Age 68
Death of Peter James Murphy in Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States
Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States
1911
2 Apr 1911
Age 70
Peter James Murphy resided here in Ballinadea, Dunganstown South, Wicklow, Ireland
Ballinadea, Dunganstown South, Wicklow, Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: 223; Page: 537c; Enumeration District: 081
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York; Roll: 807; Page: 268d; Enumeration District: 051
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: M593_244; Page: 512B
    [6] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [7] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875
    [8] New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Watervliet Ward 04; County: Albany; Page: 2
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Watervliet Ward 4, Albany, New York; Roll: 1007; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0106
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: M653_196; Page: 482; Family History Library Film
    [11] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Ottawa, Lasalle, Illinois; Roll: 115; Page: 185a
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Web: Ireland, Census, 1911, The National Archives of Ireland; Year: 1911; Census Place: Dunganstown South, Wicklow, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Ottawa, Lasalle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Ottawa, Lasalle, Illinois; Roll: 115; Page: 185a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Watervliet, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ottawa, Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Ottawa, LaSalle, Illinois; Roll: M653_196; Page: 482; Family History Library Film

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Ottawa, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ottawa, Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: M593_244; Page: 512B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1875
    Event Place: Ottawa, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the State of New York, 1875
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Ottawa Free Trader; Publication Date: 9 Oct 1875; Publication Place: Ottawa, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois; Roll: 223; Page: 537c; Enumeration District: 081
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York; Roll: 807; Page: 268d; Enumeration District: 051

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1890
    Event Place: West Troy and Green Island, New York, USA
    Record Source: Troy, New York, U.S., City Directory, 1890

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Watervliet Ward 4, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Watervliet Ward 4, Albany, New York; Roll: 1007; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0106

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Watervliet Ward 04, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: E.D. 01; City: Watervliet Ward 04; County: Albany; Page: 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Ottawa, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Ballinadea, Dunganstown South, Wicklow, Ireland
    Record Source: Web: Ireland, Census, 1911, The National Archives of Ireland; Year: 1911; Census Place: Dunganstown South, Wicklow, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: E.d. 2, Watervliet
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1909
    Event Place: Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] New York, U.S., Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Watervliet, Albany County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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