Murphy, Joseph

MURPHY

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 2/19/2013 at 07:20:05

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

MURPHY, JOSEPH—Malcom Twp—pg 869. Farmer and stock-raiser, section 32, P.O. Malcom. Was born in Saint John’s, New Brunswick, in 1846, and when about eight years of age, came with his parents to Bureau county, Illinois, where they resided about four years, when he came to this county. His father died in 1876, and the subject of this sketch is now superintending the estate which consists of a farm of 740 acres, about all under cultivation. His mother and sister make their home with him. He has always followed agricultural pursuits since his early youth; although he has been engaged in various other business, in connection with farming. How well he has distinguished himself as an agriculturist, stock-dealer and raiser, is well known to the citizens of the county, as he is now conducting a large and profitable business. His home is among the most comfortable in his neighborhood, surrounded with beautiful groves, orchards, etc. His feed yard and barns are well filled. Is an extensive stock-dealer, is a man of continued industry, honest and upright in every respect, and during the many years of his residence here he has always commanded the respect of the citizens of the county. He is a warm friend of religious institutions, a zealous worker for the advancement of morals and education, a kind friend to the needy, always willing to lend his influence to aid the cause right.