The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, July 2, 1899 pg. 3 Mrs. Margaret M. Murphy During the services at St. Patrick's last Sunday, Rev. Father Crowley announced the death of Mrs. Margaret M. Murphy, wife of J.R. Murphy. The death of Mrs. Murphy was unexpected. She was feeling so well that she requested her children to attend church. Mrs. Murphy has for some time suffered greatly from asthma, but the immediate cause of death was Bright's disease. The deceased was born in Nova Scotia, New Foundland. She was married to Mr. Murphy at Harrisburgh, Canada, 35 years ago, 8 children being born to the union, 7 of which survive the mother. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy have resided in Denison about 20 years. A pathetic feature of her death was the absence of her husband, whom a telegram so far has failed to reach. Mrs. Murphy was a gentle and most loveable wife and mother. She was wrapped up in her fam ily, and her teachings and example have borne good fruit. She was a kind and just neighbor and her death has caused wide spread sorrow. She performed well her duty in life, and if there is such a legacy as future rewqrds after life's fitful struggle is over, she will receive her just reward. She was an exemplary Catholic and her religious belief was a great consolation to her in hours of sickness. The funeral took place Tuesday, the 27th from the family residence, No. 405 W. Crawford street, at 9:30 a.m. Services were held at St. Patrick's church. A large number of sympathizing friends and neighbors were present to pay the last respects. The interment was at Calvary cemetery. The Sunday Gazetteer Sunday, July 9, 1911 pg. 4 HOME NEWS A telegram was received in the city Thursday stating that Joseph Murphy, a brakeman on the Iron Mountain had been killed while making a coupling. The deceased is the son of our pioneer townsman, J.R. Murphy. He left Denison some time ago. He has 2 sisters here, Mrs. A. Cuff and Miss May Murphy, stenographer at the Waples-Platter So. There are 3 brothers, Robert Murphy of Dallas, Charles Murph y of Oklahoma; and John Murphy of Kansas. Undertaker Halton took charge of the remains which were shipped here. The funeral has not as yet been announced. Calvary Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message |
