MURPHY - At Mulmur Corners, on Saturday, June 3rd, 1916, John Murphy, in his 71st year.
Shelburne Economist - Thursday, June 15, 1916 - Page 5 - JOHN MURPHY: John Murphy, of Mulmur Corners, died very suddenly at his home of Saturday morning, June 5th. He was one of the pioneer settlers of that part, was a very loyal Orangeman the greater part of his life, in politics he was Conservative, and in religion a member of the Anglican church. He leaves a grown up family of four sons and three daughters. the funeral was conducted by the Orangemen. Shelburne
Free Press - June 18, 1916 - MULMUR CORNERS: John Murphy of this place was found dead in bed on Saturday morning last. He retired in his usual health on Friday evening after working on the farm all day and made no complaint as to not feeling well. Deceased was one of the best known men in Mulmur Township and esteemed by everybody. He was postmaster of the Mulmur post office, the first office in the township, for nearly 50 years and when he retired about two years ago, the office was closed up and rural mail routes were arranged for the accommodation of the public. Deceased also carried on a general store and worked his farm at the same time. Mrs. Murphy died about a year ago. Deceased was a strong healthy man and was over 74 years of age. His death was a great shock to his friends.
Since his wife's death, he and his son, Joseph Murphy, lived alone. He is survived by six sons and three daughters. The sons are: Robt. J. Murphy, Mansfield; Wm. Murphy, Alliston; Dr. Albert Murphy, Phelpston; Lewis Murphy, druggist Alberta; Clarence Murphy, also in the West, and Joseph Murphy, at home. The daughters are: Mrs. Fleming, Kilsyth; Mrs. Robt. Wilson, Mansfield; Mrs. Archy Moffatt, Rosemont. Robt. Murphy, Primrose; Dr. Arthur Murphy, Toronto; Andrew Murphy, Mansfield; Joseph Murphy, Tosorontio, and James and Edward Murphy in the West are brothers. His surviving sisters are Mrs. James Ferris and Mrs. Johnston Boles of Whitfield. Deceased was a prominent Conservative and always took an active interest in his party. He was also a member of L.O.L., No. 9, one of the oldest Orange lodges in the Dominion, and was a member of the Anglican church.
The funeral on Monday afternoon was under the auspices of the Loyal Orange Association and it was the largest funeral processions ever seen here. His remains were interred in St. Luke's Anglican Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement.
Shelburne Economist - Thursday, June 15, 1916 - Page 5 - JOHN MURPHY: John Murphy, of Mulmur Corners, died very suddenly at his home of Saturday morning, June 5th. He was one of the pioneer settlers of that part, was a very loyal Orangeman the greater part of his life, in politics he was Conservative, and in religion a member of the Anglican church. He leaves a grown up family of four sons and three daughters. the funeral was conducted by the Orangemen. Shelburne
Free Press - June 18, 1916 - MULMUR CORNERS: John Murphy of this place was found dead in bed on Saturday morning last. He retired in his usual health on Friday evening after working on the farm all day and made no complaint as to not feeling well. Deceased was one of the best known men in Mulmur Township and esteemed by everybody. He was postmaster of the Mulmur post office, the first office in the township, for nearly 50 years and when he retired about two years ago, the office was closed up and rural mail routes were arranged for the accommodation of the public. Deceased also carried on a general store and worked his farm at the same time. Mrs. Murphy died about a year ago. Deceased was a strong healthy man and was over 74 years of age. His death was a great shock to his friends.
Since his wife's death, he and his son, Joseph Murphy, lived alone. He is survived by six sons and three daughters. The sons are: Robt. J. Murphy, Mansfield; Wm. Murphy, Alliston; Dr. Albert Murphy, Phelpston; Lewis Murphy, druggist Alberta; Clarence Murphy, also in the West, and Joseph Murphy, at home. The daughters are: Mrs. Fleming, Kilsyth; Mrs. Robt. Wilson, Mansfield; Mrs. Archy Moffatt, Rosemont. Robt. Murphy, Primrose; Dr. Arthur Murphy, Toronto; Andrew Murphy, Mansfield; Joseph Murphy, Tosorontio, and James and Edward Murphy in the West are brothers. His surviving sisters are Mrs. James Ferris and Mrs. Johnston Boles of Whitfield. Deceased was a prominent Conservative and always took an active interest in his party. He was also a member of L.O.L., No. 9, one of the oldest Orange lodges in the Dominion, and was a member of the Anglican church.
The funeral on Monday afternoon was under the auspices of the Loyal Orange Association and it was the largest funeral processions ever seen here. His remains were interred in St. Luke's Anglican Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement.
MURPHY - At Mulmur Corners, on Saturday, June 3rd, 1916, John Murphy, in his 71st year.
Shelburne Economist - Thursday, June 15, 1916 - Page 5 - JOHN MURPHY: John Murphy, of Mulmur Corners, died very suddenly at his home of Saturday morning, June 5th. He was one of the pioneer settlers of that part, was a very loyal Orangeman the greater part of his life, in politics he was Conservative, and in religion a member of the Anglican church. He leaves a grown up family of four sons and three daughters. the funeral was conducted by the Orangemen. Shelburne
Free Press - June 18, 1916 - MULMUR CORNERS: John Murphy of this place was found dead in bed on Saturday morning last. He retired in his usual health on Friday evening after working on the farm all day and made no complaint as to not feeling well. Deceased was one of the best known men in Mulmur Township and esteemed by everybody. He was postmaster of the Mulmur post office, the first office in the township, for nearly 50 years and when he retired about two years ago, the office was closed up and rural mail routes were arranged for the accommodation of the public. Deceased also carried on a general store and worked his farm at the same time. Mrs. Murphy died about a year ago. Deceased was a strong healthy man and was over 74 years of age. His death was a great shock to his friends.
Since his wife's death, he and his son, Joseph Murphy, lived alone. He is survived by six sons and three daughters. The sons are: Robt. J. Murphy, Mansfield; Wm. Murphy, Alliston; Dr. Albert Murphy, Phelpston; Lewis Murphy, druggist Alberta; Clarence Murphy, also in the West, and Joseph Murphy, at home. The daughters are: Mrs. Fleming, Kilsyth; Mrs. Robt. Wilson, Mansfield; Mrs. Archy Moffatt, Rosemont. Robt. Murphy, Primrose; Dr. Arthur Murphy, Toronto; Andrew Murphy, Mansfield; Joseph Murphy, Tosorontio, and James and Edward Murphy in the West are brothers. His surviving sisters are Mrs. James Ferris and Mrs. Johnston Boles of Whitfield. Deceased was a prominent Conservative and always took an active interest in his party. He was also a member of L.O.L., No. 9, one of the oldest Orange lodges in the Dominion, and was a member of the Anglican church.
The funeral on Monday afternoon was under the auspices of the Loyal Orange Association and it was the largest funeral processions ever seen here. His remains were interred in St. Luke's Anglican Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement.
Shelburne Economist - Thursday, June 15, 1916 - Page 5 - JOHN MURPHY: John Murphy, of Mulmur Corners, died very suddenly at his home of Saturday morning, June 5th. He was one of the pioneer settlers of that part, was a very loyal Orangeman the greater part of his life, in politics he was Conservative, and in religion a member of the Anglican church. He leaves a grown up family of four sons and three daughters. the funeral was conducted by the Orangemen. Shelburne
Free Press - June 18, 1916 - MULMUR CORNERS: John Murphy of this place was found dead in bed on Saturday morning last. He retired in his usual health on Friday evening after working on the farm all day and made no complaint as to not feeling well. Deceased was one of the best known men in Mulmur Township and esteemed by everybody. He was postmaster of the Mulmur post office, the first office in the township, for nearly 50 years and when he retired about two years ago, the office was closed up and rural mail routes were arranged for the accommodation of the public. Deceased also carried on a general store and worked his farm at the same time. Mrs. Murphy died about a year ago. Deceased was a strong healthy man and was over 74 years of age. His death was a great shock to his friends.
Since his wife's death, he and his son, Joseph Murphy, lived alone. He is survived by six sons and three daughters. The sons are: Robt. J. Murphy, Mansfield; Wm. Murphy, Alliston; Dr. Albert Murphy, Phelpston; Lewis Murphy, druggist Alberta; Clarence Murphy, also in the West, and Joseph Murphy, at home. The daughters are: Mrs. Fleming, Kilsyth; Mrs. Robt. Wilson, Mansfield; Mrs. Archy Moffatt, Rosemont. Robt. Murphy, Primrose; Dr. Arthur Murphy, Toronto; Andrew Murphy, Mansfield; Joseph Murphy, Tosorontio, and James and Edward Murphy in the West are brothers. His surviving sisters are Mrs. James Ferris and Mrs. Johnston Boles of Whitfield. Deceased was a prominent Conservative and always took an active interest in his party. He was also a member of L.O.L., No. 9, one of the oldest Orange lodges in the Dominion, and was a member of the Anglican church.
The funeral on Monday afternoon was under the auspices of the Loyal Orange Association and it was the largest funeral processions ever seen here. His remains were interred in St. Luke's Anglican Cemetery. The family have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends in their sad bereavement.
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