Murphy, James

MURPHY, FORD

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Date: 11/18/2012 at 18:33:08

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 782

MURPHY, JAMES--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 5, P.O. Malcom. Was born in St. Johns, New Brunswick, October 11, 1850. He moved with his parents, at the age of five years, to Bureau county, Illinois, where they were engaged in agricultural pursuits five years, from which place they came to Iowa and located in Madison township, Poweshiek county, where they resided six years. In 1866 the family moved into Malcom township, where they have since resided. He was married on January 23, 1876, to Miss Ella Ford, of Washington township, this county. Mr. Murphy is an energetic worker, and has secured a fair start in life by a faithful application to his legitimate pursuits.