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Re: James Murphy (& Anna or Deborah)

MURPHY

Posted By: Bill Hansen (email)
Date: 6/21/2003 at 09:54:13

In Response To: James Murphy (& Anna or Deborah) (Aimee Hausman)

The following are from the various Federal Census records for Wapello County:

1860, Center Township

Murphy, James, head, age 28, born Ireland, occupation: Laborer
Murphy, Abby, wife, age 28, born Ireland
Murphy, Michael, son, age 3, born Iowa
Murphy, Mary, dau, age 1, born Iowa

1870, Green Township

Murphy, James, head, age 51, born Ireland, occupation: Farmer
Murphy, Abby, wife, age 40, born Ireland
Murphy, Michael, son, age 13, born Iowa
Murphy, Mary, dau, age 10, born Iowa
Murphy, John, son, age 8, born Iowa
Murphy, Bridget, dau, age 4, born Iowa
Murphy, Ellen, dau, age 2, born Iowa
Murphy, William, son, age 1/12, born Iowa

1880 Green Township

Murphy, James, head, age 50, born Ireland, occupation: Farmer
Murphy, Anna, wife, age 45, born Ireland
Murphy, John, son, age 18, born Iowa
Murphy, Bridget, dau, age 15, born Iowa
Murphy, Celia, dau, age 12, born Iowa
Murphy, Willie, son, age 11, born Iowa
Murphy, Hannah, dau, age 6, born Iowa

I have no explanation for the wide variation in the ages of James and Anna/Abby, except perhaps sloppy census taking and/or lack of understanding.

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