The husband of Mary Elizabeth Murphy.
Biographical:
Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form
Volume 3
Pages 318-319
1914
Murphy, Wiley J., clerk of court, Arcadia, La., was born at Liberty Hill, Oct. 2, 1876, a son of George W. and Frances R. (Rix) Murphy. The father was a native of Louisiana, and resided on his plantation in Bienville parish until his death in 1880. The paternal grandfather was a farmer, and lived in the same parish. After her husband's death, the mother married James W. Smelley, of Bibb county, Ala., who is now deceased. There are 5 children in the family. Wiley J. Murphy, the immediate subject of this review, was reared by his step-grandfather, Dr. Cornelius Shively, of Liberty Hill, a native of Baden, Germany, who came to America in his early youth. After availing himself of the advantages of the schools of his community, Mr. Murphy secured employment in a drug store in Bienville, for 2 years, and for the next 8 years he was a salesman for a general merchandise store. Jan. 31, 1910 he became deputy clerk of court at Arcadia, and filled this office for 5 years, and in 1912 he was elected clerk of court, entering upon his new duties June 12, 1912, which he has discharged most satisfactorily ever since. He is a Royal Arch Mason, secretary of the ''Blue Lodge" at Aracadia, a member of the Eastern Star, Woodmen of the World, Columbian Woodmen, and Woodman Circle, Jan. 3, 1900, he was united in wedlock to Miss Mary a daughter of Henry M. and Sarah (Pearce) King. Her mother was a daughter of Ex-Lieut. Gov. Benjamin Pearce of Louisiana. Her father, also a native of Alabama, is now living in Bienville parish. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are the parents of 6 children, namely: W. [Wiley] King, Earnest and Emmett [e] (twins), Ruth, Christine, Elizabeth.
Biographical:
Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form
Volume 3
Pages 318-319
1914
Murphy, Wiley J., clerk of court, Arcadia, La., was born at Liberty Hill, Oct. 2, 1876, a son of George W. and Frances R. (Rix) Murphy. The father was a native of Louisiana, and resided on his plantation in Bienville parish until his death in 1880. The paternal grandfather was a farmer, and lived in the same parish. After her husband's death, the mother married James W. Smelley, of Bibb county, Ala., who is now deceased. There are 5 children in the family. Wiley J. Murphy, the immediate subject of this review, was reared by his step-grandfather, Dr. Cornelius Shively, of Liberty Hill, a native of Baden, Germany, who came to America in his early youth. After availing himself of the advantages of the schools of his community, Mr. Murphy secured employment in a drug store in Bienville, for 2 years, and for the next 8 years he was a salesman for a general merchandise store. Jan. 31, 1910 he became deputy clerk of court at Arcadia, and filled this office for 5 years, and in 1912 he was elected clerk of court, entering upon his new duties June 12, 1912, which he has discharged most satisfactorily ever since. He is a Royal Arch Mason, secretary of the ''Blue Lodge" at Aracadia, a member of the Eastern Star, Woodmen of the World, Columbian Woodmen, and Woodman Circle, Jan. 3, 1900, he was united in wedlock to Miss Mary a daughter of Henry M. and Sarah (Pearce) King. Her mother was a daughter of Ex-Lieut. Gov. Benjamin Pearce of Louisiana. Her father, also a native of Alabama, is now living in Bienville parish. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are the parents of 6 children, namely: W. [Wiley] King, Earnest and Emmett [e] (twins), Ruth, Christine, Elizabeth.
The husband of Mary Elizabeth Murphy.
Biographical:
Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form
Volume 3
Pages 318-319
1914
Murphy, Wiley J., clerk of court, Arcadia, La., was born at Liberty Hill, Oct. 2, 1876, a son of George W. and Frances R. (Rix) Murphy. The father was a native of Louisiana, and resided on his plantation in Bienville parish until his death in 1880. The paternal grandfather was a farmer, and lived in the same parish. After her husband's death, the mother married James W. Smelley, of Bibb county, Ala., who is now deceased. There are 5 children in the family. Wiley J. Murphy, the immediate subject of this review, was reared by his step-grandfather, Dr. Cornelius Shively, of Liberty Hill, a native of Baden, Germany, who came to America in his early youth. After availing himself of the advantages of the schools of his community, Mr. Murphy secured employment in a drug store in Bienville, for 2 years, and for the next 8 years he was a salesman for a general merchandise store. Jan. 31, 1910 he became deputy clerk of court at Arcadia, and filled this office for 5 years, and in 1912 he was elected clerk of court, entering upon his new duties June 12, 1912, which he has discharged most satisfactorily ever since. He is a Royal Arch Mason, secretary of the ''Blue Lodge" at Aracadia, a member of the Eastern Star, Woodmen of the World, Columbian Woodmen, and Woodman Circle, Jan. 3, 1900, he was united in wedlock to Miss Mary a daughter of Henry M. and Sarah (Pearce) King. Her mother was a daughter of Ex-Lieut. Gov. Benjamin Pearce of Louisiana. Her father, also a native of Alabama, is now living in Bienville parish. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are the parents of 6 children, namely: W. [Wiley] King, Earnest and Emmett [e] (twins), Ruth, Christine, Elizabeth.
Biographical:
Louisiana: Comprising Sketches of Parishes, Towns, Events, Institutions, and Persons, Arranged in Cyclopedic Form
Volume 3
Pages 318-319
1914
Murphy, Wiley J., clerk of court, Arcadia, La., was born at Liberty Hill, Oct. 2, 1876, a son of George W. and Frances R. (Rix) Murphy. The father was a native of Louisiana, and resided on his plantation in Bienville parish until his death in 1880. The paternal grandfather was a farmer, and lived in the same parish. After her husband's death, the mother married James W. Smelley, of Bibb county, Ala., who is now deceased. There are 5 children in the family. Wiley J. Murphy, the immediate subject of this review, was reared by his step-grandfather, Dr. Cornelius Shively, of Liberty Hill, a native of Baden, Germany, who came to America in his early youth. After availing himself of the advantages of the schools of his community, Mr. Murphy secured employment in a drug store in Bienville, for 2 years, and for the next 8 years he was a salesman for a general merchandise store. Jan. 31, 1910 he became deputy clerk of court at Arcadia, and filled this office for 5 years, and in 1912 he was elected clerk of court, entering upon his new duties June 12, 1912, which he has discharged most satisfactorily ever since. He is a Royal Arch Mason, secretary of the ''Blue Lodge" at Aracadia, a member of the Eastern Star, Woodmen of the World, Columbian Woodmen, and Woodman Circle, Jan. 3, 1900, he was united in wedlock to Miss Mary a daughter of Henry M. and Sarah (Pearce) King. Her mother was a daughter of Ex-Lieut. Gov. Benjamin Pearce of Louisiana. Her father, also a native of Alabama, is now living in Bienville parish. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy are the parents of 6 children, namely: W. [Wiley] King, Earnest and Emmett [e] (twins), Ruth, Christine, Elizabeth.
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