   Van Alstyne Leader
December 23, 1937 LOCAL COLORED MAN NAMED IN RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT In the Monday, Dec. 20, issue of Robert Ripely's Believe It or Not" cartoon, Dan Murphy, local colored man was given recognition when his entire name of 25 words was given. Dan Murphy is a local prominent farmer and is well know in and around Van Alstyne. The following name, of which Dan boasts is his, follows: Daniel's Wisdom May I Know Stephen's Faith and Spirit Choose John's DIvine Communion Seal Moses' Meekness, Joshua's Zeal Win the Day And Conquer All Murphy.  Van Alstyne History Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |