William Albert Murphy b. 29 Dec 1854 Maryland d. 6 Jan 1943 Friendsville, Garrett County, Maryland: The McKenzies of Early Maryland

1854 - 1943 (88 years)

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Name	William Albert Murphy
Birth	29 Dec 1854	Maryland
Gender	Male
Death	6 Jan 1943	Friendsville, Garrett County, Maryland
Notes	Friendsville. He had been in good health until January 20 when he suffered a stroke. Born in Garrett county, near Long Stretch, Mr. Murphy was a son of the late William B. and Sarah (Michael) Murphy. He retired about 20 years ago from his farm in the Little Savage river section, five miles west of Frostburg, and moved to Frostburg to make his home. He had been living with his eldest son in Friendsville since last April. Mr. Murphy was an active member of Johnson Methodist church and superintendent of the Sunday school of the church for 20 years. His wife, Mrs. Henrietta (Crowe) Murphy, died about three years ago. He is survived by eight children, Quincy. A. Murphy and Mrs. C. A. Fike, of Friendsville; Mrs. Asa Fresh, of New Germany; Mrs. Alvin Cook, Ernest Murphy, Mrs. Frank Keene, and Ray and Marion Murphy, all of Frostburg, and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Cumberland Evening Times, January 31, 1946 He was buried on 2 Feb 1946 in Johnson Cemetery, Finzel, Garrett Co., Maryland. Frostburg, Feb. 1 — Services for William A. Murphy; 91, who died Wednesday at the home of his son, Quincy Murphy, Friendsville, will be held Saturday at 2:30 p. m., in the Johnson Methodist Church, Garrett county, with the Rev. Mr. Sisk, Grantsville, officiating; Interment will be in the church cemetery. Preceding rites at the church, a short service will be held at the Savage Funeral Home, Friendsville. The Cumberland Evening Times, February 1, 1946 Funeral services for William A. Murphy, 94, a retired Garrett County farmer, who died at the home of his son, Quincy A. Murphy, Friendsville, last Wednesday night, were held in the Johnson Methodist Church, Saturday afternoon. Rev. Charles Sisk, the pastor, assisted by Rev. Raymond Crowe, officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mr. Murphy was born and spent his entire life in Garrett County, near Long Stretch. His wife, Mrs. Henrietta (Crowe) Murphy, died about three years ago. He retired from farming about twenty years ago and moved to Frostburg. Since last April he resided with his son in Friendsville. He suffered a stroke, Jan. 20, which hastened his death. Mr. Murphy was an active member of the Johnson Church and was superintendent of the Sunday School for 20 years. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Mrs. C. A. Fike, Friendsville; Mrs. Asa Fresh, New Germany; Mrs. Frank Keene, Frostburg; Ernest, Marion and Ray Murphy and Mrs. Alvan Cook, Frostburg. He left also 24 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Crowe and Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Crowe, of Meyersdale, attended the funeral of Mr. Murphy who was an uncle of Eugene Crowe.Meyersdale Republican, February 7, 1946
Person ID	I35423	McKenzie Genealogy
Last Modified	29 Oct 2021

Father	William Murphy d. UNKNOWN
Relationship	natural
Mother	Sarah Michael d. UNKNOWN
Relationship	natural
Family ID	F14063	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Henrietta Crowe, b. 20 Aug 1863, Maryland d. 6 Jan 1943, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 79 years)

Marriage 4 Dec 1879

Children

	1. Quincy Andrew Murphy, b. 30 Oct 1880, Garrett County, Maryland d. 25 May 1958, Friendsville, Garrett County, Maryland (Age 77 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	2. Bertha Murphy, b. 15 Aug 1882 d. 7 Nov 1972, Port Ritchie, Pasco County, Florida. (Age 90 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	3. Rella Amelia Murphy, b. 22 Sep 1886, Garrett County, Maryland d. 3 Dec 1963, Lonaconing, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 77 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	4. Ernest W. Murphy, b. 13 May 1889, Garrett County, Maryland d. 17 Dec 1969, Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 80 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	5. Arta A. Murphy, b. 2 Feb 1893, Garrett County, Maryland d. 26 Feb 1977, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware (Age 84 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	6. Marion Berry Murphy, b. 15 Dec 1895, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland d. 19 May 1978, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age 82 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	7. Raymond G. Murphy, b. 6 Mar 1898, Maryland d. 1954 (Age 55 years) [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]
	8. Edna Regina Murphy, b. Abt 1904, Maryland d. UNKNOWN [Father: natural] [Mother: natural]

Family ID F14062 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 29 Oct 2021