Nancy Helen Burford was born on October 17, 1842 in Harrison County, Indiana, United States, daughter of Cary Burford (1804–1879) and Anna Sheilds (1806–1895).
In 1850, Nancy Bufford (7) in Harrison Township, Harrison, Indiana, United States. [2]
In 1860, Nancy F (16) in Township 2 Range 3, Marion, Illinois, United States. [3]
In 1880, Nancy H Murphy (37), was a wife, Keeping House, in the household of Wm W. Murphy (41) in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt, Illinois, United States. [4]
In 1900, Nancy H Murphey (58), was a wife, in the household of William W Murphey (62) in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt, Illinois, United States. [5]
In 1910, Nancy Murphy (67), was a wife, in the household of William Murphy (71) in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt, Illinois, United States. [6]
In 1920, Nancy H Murphey (77), was a wife, in the household of William W Murphey (81) in Farmer City, DeWitt, Illinois, United States. [7]
Nancy died on March 4, 1924 in Farmer City, DeWitt, aged 81. She was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois.[8][9][10]
Sources
↑Marriage of son Wayne William Murphey:
"Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004661392; FHL microfilm: 1312956; Record number: 116; Packet letter: E
FamilySearch Record: HSH1-KF2M (accessed 22 January 2024)
Nancy Helen Burford's son Wayne William Murphey marriage to Vella May Plotner on 21 Oct 1913 in Clinton, DeWitt, Illinois, United States.
↑1850 Census:
"United States Census, 1850"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004191995_002_M9CD-JV1; FHL microfilm: 442927; Image number: 332; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01148-4
FamilySearch Record: MHJN-52Y (accessed 22 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-62BQ-NKC
Nancy Bufford (7) in Harrison Township, Harrison, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
↑1860 Census:
"United States Census, 1860"
citing Page: 27; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005165778; FHL microfilm: 803207; Image number: 31; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01705-0
FamilySearch Record: MXHH-FN2 (accessed 22 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YBX-94B1
Nancy F Burford (16) in Township 2 Range 3, Marion, Illinois, United States. Born in Indiana.
↑1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00072; Digital film/folder number: 005157422; FHL microfilm: 1254203; Image number: 251; Sheet number: 413; Sheet letter: D
FamilySearch Record: MXJZ-J57 (accessed 22 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYYX-Z2W
Nancy H Murphy (37), wife, Keeping House, in household of Wm W. Murphy (41) in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt, Illinois, United States. Born in Indiana, United States.
↑1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 84; Digital film/folder number: 004113756; FHL microfilm: 1240297; Image number: 600; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00722-0
FamilySearch Record: MS7G-GP1 (accessed 22 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6Q3C-5T
Nancy H Murphey (58), wife, in household of William W Murphey (62) in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt, Illinois, United States. Born in Indiana.
↑1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004970748; FHL microfilm: 1374250; Image number: 453; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03344-0
FamilySearch Record: MKHX-HXT (accessed 22 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RVC-Q4Z
Nancy Murphy (67), wife, in household of William Murphy (71) in Santa Anna Township, DeWitt, Illinois, United States. Born in Indiana.
↑1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 37; Digital film/folder number: 004964613; FHL microfilm: 1820302; Image number: 446; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01855-0
FamilySearch Record: MJS4-1NH (accessed 22 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R67-3PS
Nancy H Murphey (77), wife, in household of William W Murphey (81) in Farmer City, DeWitt, Illinois, United States. Born in Indiana.
↑Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48346175/nancy-helen-murphey: accessed), memorial page for Nancy Helen Burford Murphey (17 Oct 1842–4 Mar 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 48346175, citing Maple Grove Cemetery, Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Dana Gammage (contributor 46880457).
↑Death:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947"
citing Reference: 8764 cn6; Digital film/folder number: 4007935; FHL microfilm: 1452445; Image number: 2566; Record number: 43; Packet letter: E
FamilySearch Record: NQ22-6Q6 (accessed 22 January 2024)
Nancy Helen Murphy death 4 Mar 1924 (born 17 Oct 1842), daughter of Cary Burford & Ann Shield, wife of Wm. Murphy, in Farmer City, De Witt, Illinois.
↑Death of daughter Mary Viola Swiney:
"Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004005408; FHL microfilm: 1991352; Image number: 396; Packet letter: B; Indexing batch: B05917-3
FamilySearch Record: NQVJ-849 (accessed 22 January 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9K5-8HRQ
Nancy Burford in death record for daughter Mary Viola Swiney 17 Oct 1946 in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois.
See also:
Marriage of daughter Grace A Murphy:
"Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004661392; FHL microfilm: 1312956
FamilySearch Record: V2G5-Z2F (accessed 22 January 2024)
Nancy Burford's daughter Grace A Murphy marriage to Benjamin Overstreet on 11 May 1893 in Farmer City, DeWitt, Illinois, United States.
Marriage of daughter Viola M Murphy:
"Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004661392; FHL microfilm: 1312956
FamilySearch Record: V2G5-299 (accessed 22 January 2024)
Nancy Burford's daughter Viola M Murphy marriage to Frank Swiney on 1 Sep 1897 in Farmer City, DeWitt, Illinois, United States.
Marriage of daughter Blanche E Murphy:
"Illinois Marriages, 1815-1935"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004661392; FHL microfilm: 1312956; Record number: 73; Packet letter: F
FamilySearch Record: HSHY-H4PZ (accessed 22 January 2024)
Nancy Borford's daughter Blanche E Murphy marriage to Alonzo Sturgell on 1 Nov 1905 in Farmer City, DeWitt, Illinois, United States.
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