Wilson Murphy Sr (1801 - 1878)

Born 1801 in Georgia

Husband of Anne (Unknown) Murphy — married 1823 in Alabama

Descendants

Died 28 Jul 1878 at about age 77 in Bulter County, Alabama

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Biography

Wilson Murphy Obituary: "Died at his home in Butler county, on the 28th, of July last, M. Wilson Murphy in his 78th year. Mr. Murphy was a native of Georgia, but emigrate wit his father to this state and county when but 14 years of age, when Butler county was still in the hands of the Indians. He was near the spot when Col. Butler (the hero for whom this county was named,) was killed by the Indians, and he it was who pointed out the grave forty-four years afterward when the citizens determined to give his bones more decent burial, but bringing them to Greenville. Mr. Murphy was a member of no church; he lived and died in the belief of final holiness. He leaves five children, all having families of their own, to mourn his loss."

Sources

• *Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, 1753-1999: Estate Case Files (Butler County, Alabama); Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Butler County); Probate Place: Butler, Alabama

• 1830 United States Federal Census: 1830; Census Place: Butler, Alabama; Series: M19; Roll: 2; Page: 296; Family History Library Film: 0002329

• Wilson Murphy Obituary