Timothy and Anne Murphy Family
Authors
Fr.
Michael Murphy wrote the first version of these notes in 1952. In 1994 Mary Ellen Murphy Vitagliano retyped
a 1957 version, which has received some circulation. My uncle, Thomas P. Murphy,
produced this version in 1987. In April
of 2004, I, Thomas R. Murphy scanned in this document and made cosmetic
changes. Please let me know of
corrections still needed as I’m working on an expansion/update. Trm: 4/3/4
Father-- Timothy Murphy, “Little Tim”, born June
20, 1836 to Thomas Murphy and Ellen O’Brien, who had come from Ireland to Canada,
settled on the Fifth Concession of the Township
of Tyendinaga, County
of Hastings, Province of Ontario,
(Upper Canada).
Tim was baptized in Belleville,
Ontario, and a distance of twenty
miles from the home. On July 10, 1836 the members of his family were
Stephen, Nora, Jeremiah, Margaret, Mary and a younger sister Elizabeth. Tim and
Elizabeth claimed Canadian citizenship. He married Anne Meagher on May
22, 1866. He died January 9, 1911. Funeral mass was celebrated at Holy
Name of Mary’s Church, Marysville with burial in Holy Name of Mary’s
Cemetery, Marysville, Ontario.
Mother—Anne Meagher born July 26, 1840 at Templemore County,
Tipperary, Ireland to Mr. and Mr. John
Meagher, Sr., nee Margaret Mackey. The family came to Canada in 1842 and settled on a farm on the
Sixth Concession of the Township
of Tyendinaga.
Anne's family names were Margaret, Julia, Teresa, Mary, James, and John. Julia,
Teresa and Mary became members of the St. Josephs Order in Troy, New York.
Teresa died at an early age but Sisters, Julia and Mary gave many years of
service to their adopted community. Anne married Timothy Murphy on May 22,
1866. Her death occurred July 9, 1931. Her funeral mass was celebrated at
Holy Name of Mary's Church, Marysville; her son, Father Thomas Patrick
Murphy O.M.I. officiated; burial in the family plot.
Members of
Family:
Thomas
Patrick was born
March 14, 1867. He attended Public School on the fourth concession of
Tyendinaga. His classical education and later life is as follows:
§
1880-84
attended St. Michael’s College, Toronto,
Ontario.
§
1884-88
Attended Ottawa
University and obtained his Bachelor
of Arts Degree Attended the Grand Seminary, Montreal, Quebec
§
1891
admitted to the Novitiate of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate Order
§
1891
he finished his theological studies at St. Joseph’s
Scholasticate, Ottawa; took his final vows and
was ordained to the priesthood by the late Archbishop Thomas Joseph Duhamel of Ottawa on May 27, 1893.assigned to Ottawa University
§
1895-1898
Assigned one month to Lowell, Mass.
then to the Juniorate, Buffalo,
N.Y.
§
1899-1901
returned to Lowell,
Mass, for pastoral duties.
§
1901-1910
Ottawa University for teaching and pastoral duties.
§
1910-1920
assigned to the Juniorate of Edmonton, Alberta
§
1920-1921
assigned to St. Paul’s Church, Saskatoon Saskatchewan
§
1921-1928
assigned to the Juniorate, Edmonton,
Alta.
§
1928
assigned to St. Peter's Parish, New Westminister, British Columbia
§
1943
Father Tom (TP) celebrated his Golden Jubilee of his Ordination at St.
Mary’s Mission, Mission City,
B.C.
·
1945
Father Tom died Feb. 15th. His funeral was held at St. Peter’s. Church, New
Westminister, B.C. A Solemn High Mass was celebrated by Rev. F. J Phelan,
O.M.I. in the presence of Archbishop Duke and a large crowd of secular,
religious, clergy, and sisters. His Excellency Archbishop Duke gave the
Absolution. Rev. Fr. Stephen Murphy, O.M.I. brother, officiated at the
graveside in the Oblate cemetery, Mission
City, B.C.
Mary was born April 14, 1868, the eldest
daughter. She never married but fostered and cared for many orphaned nieces and
nephews than if she had been married or raised a family. She was a comely,
pleasant, happy, hard working soul. The Almighty provided her with the
gift of tickling the taste buds and juices of the digestive tract; still
can taste the mouth-watering delicacies she used to provide as if by magic.
When the Murphy Household was bereft by the death of the husband and
Lather, “Little Tim" Grandma
Ann Murphy and Aunt Mary were directed to live in Uncle Dan's and Aunt
Mary’s first farm home. The couple had purchased an adjoining farm owned
by Charles Scanlan and added to their present acreage. It possessed a beautiful
stone mansion. To this the family moved. Grandma and Aunt Mary lived for
many years in the pretty little home. The latter had a "green
thumb”. Each year she made, or I should say, enhanced the spot with her
beautiful garden and flowers, especially roses and geraniums. During her years
at this residence, Time was never boring for Mary. The maiden lady was a
popular candidate by her brothers, sisters and relatives in the area when
illnesses, new arrivals, baby sitting, etc., presented a problem in the
household. She capably took over the helm and ran the ship in a smooth manner.
In the late 1920's, Uncle Dan’s health
failed and he had to retire. He sold the farm and moved to Napanee, Ontario
some eight miles away. Grandma took up residence in the House of
Providence, Kingston, Ontario. Aunt Mary went to reside at
Uncle Jim's, her brother, in Buffalo,
New York. A few years later,
Grandma took ill, and Aunt Mary returned to Kingston, Canada.
She sought and obtained employment in this city and for many years
was housekeeper for Dr. Phelan. Mary died in Kingston May 9, 1952. Her brother, Father
Michael Murphy celebrated the funeral at Holy Name of Mary's Church, Marysville, Ontario.
She was buried in the family plot with her mother and rather.
James Henry was born May 31, 1869. As a young man, he
moved to Buffalo, New York State. His brother, Fr. Thomas
Patrick Murphy OMI, a member of their Oblate Order of Mary Immaculata, was
stationed in Buffalo.
He and Fr. Tom attended the Columbian Exhibition held in Chicago in 1895. The young man obtained
employment driving the horse cars, which provided a means of
transportation for the residents of this city. When Buffalo changed this mode or travel to
electric cars, Uncle Jim was one of the first employees to be trained to
operate them. He met his wife, Jennie Johanna Muir, born in November 6,
1874, while in this service. She was born in this city. James and Jennie were
married June 8, 1898 at Annunciation Parish and Fr. Tom performed the ceremony.
They lived on Herkimer Street
and Thomas was born here on March 24, 1899. The family moved to 200 Plymouth Avenue
and then to 20 Baynes Street.
Raymond was born here. In 1906 the family moved to 385 Plymouth Avenue. At this location
James and Jennie operated a Dairy Business In the depression days of 1907
James was fearful he would not be able to continue the business; but
fortunately, by the backing and support of his good wife, the undertaking
weathered the storm. To this couple five children were born.
Thomas
Patrick born May
24, 1899, obtained his education in Buffalo,
worked for many years at the Buffalo
City Hall. He married
Dorothy Bieger on June 7,1927; celebrated their fiftieth anniversary June
11, 1977 and their 60th anniversary June 6. 1987. At present (1987) they are
living at 365 Plymouth Avenue,
Buffalo New York
14213 (Family home
residence.)
Harold
Anthony born April
7, 1900. He obtained his education at Canisius College; Buffalo He entered the Society of Jesus at Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
in 1924. He was ordained in 1935. In 1937 he was assigned to the Archdiocese of
Cagayan, de Oro, Philippines, where he served for 33
years. He died in Manila
after a lengthy illness on Jan 5, 1970 and is buried there.
Raymond
Joseph born Aug.
14, 1902. He married Catherine Ibbotson on June 9, 1925. He followed the
career of a teacher. He is retired; spends his summers in Kenmore,
N.Y. and winters in Florida. He and Catherine have a family of
six: James Edward, Jean Marie, Raymond Joseph, Eileen Ann, Gerald Patrick,
and Thomas Robert.
Aloysius
James born June
6, 1906. He was married twice. His first wife was Florence Luehrson and they
were married in March 1927. One son was born, John Edward, on January 1, 1928.
When John E. was 18 months old his mother died. On September 9, 1944
Aloysius married Helen McNulty. From this marriage three children were born,
Mary Ellen, Harold and Patrick. Helen died May 7, 1978. Aloysius was employed
as a train engineer on freights and passenger trains that operated between Syracuse and Buffalo
from the years of 1934 and 1962. He died Oct. 5, 1963 and is buried in Calvary Cemetery,
Synder, New York.
Agnes was born June 12, 1907. She attained her
education at St. Joseph’s Academy;
Buffalo She was a nursing assistant and worked for a doctor for many
years. She married William McNulty in November 1932. He died around 1949
or 1950 leaving Agnes with five children: Anne Theresa. William
Harold, Mary Agnes, Carol, and Barbara. Agnes died November 4, 1977.
Ellen was born January 4, 1871. At the age of
29 she married William Sheeran, a farmer whose property was south of
Lonsdale at McCarrons's Hill on the Lonsdale
Road of Tyendinaga
Township, in 1900. To
this couple, one daughter, Mary, was born. Then the child was 15 months
old, Ellen died suddenly. Her Grandma and Grandpa Murphy cared for Mary.
Her father lived on the farm for eight years and for years obtained
employment in Kingston.
Ellen died May 26, 1905 and William died May 11, 1925. Both are buried
in Holy Name of Mary's Cemetery,
Marysville. Mary received her classical education at Notre Dame Convent, Kingston, Ontario.
She obtained her Teaching Certificate at Peterborough,
Ontario, taught in schools
on the fifth and seventh concessions of Tyendinaga. On August 15, 1926 she
became a member of the congregation of Notre Dame Sisters in Montreal Quebec,
taking the religious name of Sister Mary William. She taught primary
grades at schools in Westport, Brockville, and
Kingston. Today
she is retired and lives at the Notre Dame Convent, 7 Wright Crescent,
Kingston, Ontario, K7L 4 T 8, Tel.# 615—548—5575 (1987)
Daniel Joseph born March 24, 1872. He received his
education at S.S. # 10 Tyendinaga School
with his brothers and sisters but was not interested in obtaining higher
education. When he reached adult age his father gave him 1000.00 dollars to
help him to make the initial payment on a farm which he bought from Mr.
McFarlane located on the second Concession of Tyendinaga Township just south
off his father’ a farm, east of Lonsdale side-road. He married Mary Murphy (b.
Mar. 20, 1872), daughter of Timothy Murphy ("Big Tim”), and Bridget
Williams. In later years Dan and Mary added acreage to their property by purchasing
Mr. Charles Scanlan's farm, which was adjacent to and west of theirs. This
property had a beautiful stone house and surroundings. When Grandpa Murphy
died, Grandma Ann Murphy and her daughter Mary were directed to take up
residence in the small white residence that they had vacated.
Uncle Dan and Aunt Mary were very industrious, hard working
people and enjoyed life and this proved a profitable investment. In 1925 Uncle
Dan developed a heart condition and he had to give up his beloved farm. He and
Aunt Mary sold the farm to a Mr. Crossman and moved to Adelphi Street, Napanee, a small town
some ten miles east of their home. Dan’s health did not improve and he died on
January 4, 1930. Mary moved to Kingston,
Ontario and died there Nov. 16,
1967. Both are buried in Holy Name of Mary’s Cemetery, Marysville, Ontario.
To this couple three children were born, two boys and one
girl. Thomas Patrick born May 24, 1903. He received his early education at the
same school his father had attended. His classical education was obtained at
St. Alendar’s College, Ironsides,
Quebec. He became a member of the
Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (C.S.S.R.- in Latin) He made his
Profession Aug. 2, 1924, ordained June 16, 1929, celebrated his 50th
anniversary as a priest June 1979 in Williams Lake, B.C.
Thomas Patrick (Tippy as he was nicked named) had
many unusual experiences and assignments from Newfoundland
to British Columbia.
One of note was that he was directed to accompany the Provincial of the
Redemptorist Order to Brazil,
South America. While there the two men had to
travel to an outlying area by plane. The plane developed engine trouble and
had to make a forced landing. It took the mechanic three days to repair the
vehicle. The heat and humidity of the area gave both men a very trying time
physically. There were many other instances too numerous to mention.
Father Tom died at Williams Lake,
B.C. on December 18, 1979. The funeral was held, at Sacred
Heart Church,
Williams Lake. Bishop Adam Exner, O.M.I.
celebrated the funeral mass Dec. 21, 1979. Burial took place in Edmonton, Alberta,
at the Redemptorist Plot.
Anna Born on Oct. 30, 1905. Her early education was
obtained at the same as Fr. Tom, followed by obtaining her classical education
at Notre Dame Convent, Kingston, Ontario, and her First Class Teaching Certificate at the Ottawa Normal
School in 1930. She became a member of The
Congregation of Notre flame Sisters in Montreal,
Quebec. She entered the convent
on August 15, 1923, was professed August 15, 1925, taking the religious name of
Sr. Mary Aloysia. Today she is addressed as Sr. Anna Murphy, CND.
Sister Anna, like her brother held many responsible
positions during the course of her years as a teacher. She had assignments in
the province of Ontario
and Quebec.
After retirement from teaching, she did pastoral work in Alberta
and British Columbia
in communities where Fr. Tom was pastor. She celebrated her Golden Jubilee in
1975 and her Diamond Jubilee in 1985. At present Anna is living at Villa
Marguerite, 9409 Gouin Blvd., Pierrefonds, Quebec, H8Y lT2, Telephone No.
514—357—2769.
Joseph was born June 3, 1910. He was attending Ottawa University
where he developed Septicemia and died September 28, 1926. A libra was held at St. Joseph’s Church, Ottawa;
funeral mass was in Napanee and burial took place at Holy Name of Mary’s
Cemetery, Marysville.
Margaret Adelaide born December 20, 1873. She married
Stephen Eugene Coffey in 1899. They resided on a hundred acres farm that
bordered on the east side of Grandpa and Grandma’s property (Tim and Ann
Murphy) on the third concession of Tyendinaga, south of Lonsdale. Aunt Margaret
died on Mar. 11, 1911 leaving three small children, Mary Adelaide, Rita. and
Stephen Joseph. Grandpa Murphy had died in January 1911 (Little Tim). This
enabled Grandma Murphy and Aunt Mary, her daughter, to go and care for the
small children. Later, Stephen Sr.. married Mrs. Nora Fox, nee
O’Reilly, who had resided in Peterborough.
She had one daughter, Carmel.
In 1919 or 1920 Uncle Stephen (Steen) sold the farm and with the family moved
to Peterborough.
Mary Adelaide born in 1900 and baptized at Holy lame
of Mary’s Church Marysville. Attended primary school where mother did, Her
classical education was obtained at Notre Dame Convent, Kingston;
her teaching Certificate at Peterborough
Normal School. She chose
to specialize in the teaching of Deaf children. The places of employment were
the near Institutions of Sir James Whitney School, Belleville,
Ontario, Romney,
West Virginia and Rochester, N.Y.
In 1969 She was given an award by the state of New York in recognition of the contribution
Mary Adelaide Coffey Killorin has given to enhance the lives of Deaf People in
the area and State.
She married Joseph Killorin of Napanee,
Ontario in the 1940 's but moved to Rochester later. Joseph
died in Rochester
in 1969. Adelaide retired to Florida to live with her sister, Rita Flood,
a widow. In 1981 the two sisters returned to Canada
and settled in Quelph, Ontario. Adelaide died suddenly on February 16, 1986.
Joseph and Adelaide are buried in St. Patrick’s
Cemetery, Napanee, Ontario.
Rita born in 1901, attended S.S.# 10, Tyendinaga,
classical education at Notre flame Convent, Kingston,
trained for a nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital, Peterborough, Ontario and
obtained her Registration for Ontario.
Later Rita lived with her father at Woodbine
Avenue in Toronto.
In the 1940’s she married Charles Flood. On his retirement, the couple moved to
Pinellas Park, Florida. In 1981, she and her sister moved
to 202-19 Woodland Road,
Quelph, Ontario,
N 1 H 7 B 1. Telephone # 519-837-2058 and is still living at this address. (yr.
1987)
Stephen Joseph born January 9, 1906 at Marysville.
His classical education was obtained at St. Alexander’s College, Ironsides, Quebec, two years
of Philosophy at St. Augustine’s Seminary, Toronto and his Course in Theology in Rome, Italy.
Father Stephen was ordained on March 15, 1930 by Cardinal Pompili in the
Basilica of St. John of Lateran, Rome,
Italy. He
celebrated his first mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome.
On his return to Canada
to his home Diocese, Peterboro, he served as an assistant in Peterborough and Bracebridge. He was
appointed parish priest of Bowmanville,
Ontario in 1937. He served
in this position in Trout Creek, Lindsay and Downeyville. In 1955 he celebrated
his 25th anniversary as a priest. He died December 16, 1959. Burial took place
in Peterborough
in the priest’s plot.
Catherine was born June 15, 1875. At the age of 19
years, Kate (Catherine) left for Rochester
and married Joseph Phillips in 1912. Three children were born to this
couple—Marie, Michael and Joseph. The father died in 1947. Aunt Kate, Marie and
Michael moved to New York City
about 25 years previous. Fr. Michael Murphy visited them in 1957. Joseph Jr.
remained in Rochester.
Michael born February 24, 1877. He received his early
education at S.S.# 10 Tyendinaga and passed his Entrance in 1891. In 1895 the
Sacred Heart Juniorate opened its doors to help interested boys obtain an
education of higher learning. This Institution followed the Curriculum offered
by the University
of Ottawa. Michael was
one of the first candidates to enroll. He spent five years here and earned his
Intermediate Certificate.
In 1900 he reported to the Novitiate of the Order of Mary
Immaculate (O.M.I.) situated at Lachine,
Quebec.
In 1901, he was assigned to Ottawa College
to prepare for his Bache1or of Arts Degree and help the Staff with teaching and
discipline. In 1902, Michael made his final vows to be a member of the Order.
In 1903, he graduated with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts and reported to St. Joseph’s Scholasticate, Ottawa, to study Theology and the other subjects
necessary to complete the Course.
In 1906, Michael was ordained to the priesthood on June 9,
1906 in Holy Family
Church, East Ottawa, by the Most
Reverend Albert Pascal, O.M.I. Bishop of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan,
Canada. The
newly ordained priest had one more year to complete his studies at Ottawa
Seminary of Ottawa University, at the same time helping the Staff by teaching
Arithmetic, Algebra, and Botany. After the year of this assignment, he remained
teaching until 1915.
1915 Father Michael was appointed to the Alberta—Saskatchewan Province
of the Oblate Order and was stationed at St. Joseph’s
Church, Edmonton, Alberta. While in Edmonton, he acted as the Juvenile Judge with
his Lordship, Bishop Gray of the Anglican Diocese, the Senior Judge.
Father Michael was assigned in 1922 to St. Patrick’s Church,
Lethbridge, Alberta. Here he persuaded the Sisters of
St. Martha of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, to open
a Catholic Hospital; the present St. Michael’s
General Hospital. He built a school and started a fund to enable the parish to
complete their partly built structure.
After ten years tenure in Lethbridge, Father Michael had many sudden
and unexpected appointments. In 1932 he was made Superior and Novice Director of the Holy
Rosary Scholasticate at Montreal
Road, Orleans, Ontario.
In 1935 directed to take up the Principalship of the Kootenay
Indian Residential
School in British Columbia. In 1938 assumed the same
position at Cariboo Indian Residential at 150 Mile Mouse, B.C. In 1942 the Provincial directed him to come
east and take charge of the Oblate farm on Wauoos
Island, near Picton, Ontario.
In 1944 Fr. Michael’s health was failing. He was advised to
have surgery. This took place at Ottawa General
Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario.
For the remaining year he recuperated at Holy Rosary Scholasticate, Montreal Road. In
1944 The Oblate Orders purchased property at Arnprior, Ontario,
to establish an Oblate Novitiate. Father G. Keighley was appointed Superior to oversee this
undertaking. He approached Father Michael to come with him. Father was
delighted to be useful again and gladly went to this site. As Father Michael
spoke English and French, not only did he teach and advise at the Novitiate,
but also relieved priests on either side of the Ottawa
River. (Arnprior is situated in Ontario
close to the Ottawa River about 50 miles from Ottawa City).
In 1956 Father Michael celebrated his Golden Jubilee with
his brother, Fr. Stephen Murphy O.M.I. Since both brothers had served in the
East and West, both Provinces feted them on this occasion. In the West a
celebration was held on May 22, 1956 at St. Peter’s Church, New Westminister,
B.C.; and on June 12, at Holy Rosary Scholasticate, Montreal Road. Father Michael died August 30, 1957 and is
buried in Arnprior, Ontario.
Stephen was born January 1, 1879. He attended S.S.#l0
Public School for his primary education. With his brother, Michael, he enrolled
in the Sacred Heart Juniorate in 1895. This Institution followed the curriculum
offered by the University
of Ottawa. He spent five
years here and earned his Intermediate Certificate. In 1900, he reported to the
Novitiate of the Order of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (0.M.I.) situated at Lachine, Quebec.
In 1901 he was assigned to Ottawa
College to prepare for
his Bachelor of Arts Degree and to help the Staff with teaching and discipline.
In 1902, Stephen made his final vows as a member of the Oblates of Mary
Immaculate. In 1903 he graduated with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts and
reported to St. Joseph’s Scholasticate, Ottawa, to study theology
and the other subjects necessary to complete his course. Stephen was ordained to the priesthood on
June 9, 1906 in the Holy Family Church,
Ottawa East, by the Most Reverend Albert Pascal, O.M.I. Bishop of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
The newly ordained priest had one more year to complete his studies and was
sent to the Ottawa Seminary of the University
of Ottawa, while at the
same time helping the Staff to teach Latin, Greek and History.
After nine years of teaching, the brothers Fr. Michael and
Fr. Stephen came to the parting of the ways. They were given assignments in the
Western Province
in Canada.
In 1915 Father Michael was given orders to report to Edmonton Alberta.
Father Stephen to St Peter's Parish, New Westminister British Columbia.
Again he was given teaching duties for two years at St. Louis College, New Westminister, also helping
out with pastoral work. In 1917 Father was sent to St. Mary's Parish, Cranbrook, B.C., a
struggling little parish in the Crow’s Nest Pass of the Canadian Pacific
Railway. While stationed in Cranbrook
from 1917 to 1926, he raised money and built a rectory. He had sufficient money
set aside ($30,000), when he left, towards constructing a new edifice. In 1926
Father Stephen was commissioned to return to St. Peter’s Parish in New
Westminister with the responsibility of Superior
to the Oblate Order of the district and as pastor of St. Peter’s. Again, due to
the conditions of the times, the financial responsibilities and procurement of
funds to operate and solve problems were almost insurmountable. However, he
made repairs to the Rectory, Church, and procured funds to help the unemployed.
In 1932 he was directed to return to St. Mary’s Parish, Cranbrook, B.C. It was during the stressful
years of the Great Depression and this locality was not any different than any
other place at this time. While here, Father suffered a heart attack. He was
advised by doctors to return to sea 1evel to regain his health. In 1935 Father
Stephen returned to St. Peter’s Rectory, New Westminister and remained there
until his death. Despite his condition, he was never an idle person. As British
Columbia was newly settled and there were few priests to do the work, Father
filled many positions: Chaplain at St. Mary’s Hospital, New Westminister,
visited and celebrated mass at prisons of the area, Psychiatric Hospital,
convents and other duties. His teaching skills came in handy-—tutored students
in Greek, Latin, and Mathematics. Like Father Michael, he taught many peoples
to learn the English language and in turn he became acquainted with their
language.
In 1956 Father Stephen and Father Michael celebrated their
Golden Jubilee. They were honoured by the East and West Provinces
of the Oblates Of Mary Immaculate—May 22, 1956 at New Westminister, B.C., Holy
Rosary Scholasticate June 12, 1956; Father I. Donoghue, parish Priest of Holy
Name of Mary’s Church, Marysville, hosted a celebration for the Kingston
Diocese to honour the two former parishioners June 21, 1956.
1964 Father Stephen died at St. Mary’s Hospital, flew West
Minister, B.C. on Jan. 6th. His funeral mass was celebrated by his nephew,
Father Thomas Patrick Murphy, C.S.S.R, at St. Peter’s Church, New Westminster,
B.C. He is buried in the Oblate Cemetery, Mission
City, B.C.
John Francis born October 24, 1880. He attended
S.S.#l0 school with his brothers and sisters. He took over the management of
the farm and homestead, when his father’s health was failing.
He married Mary McQuinness (born Sept. 25, 1892) on Sept. 4,
1911 at Holy Name of Mary’s Church, Marysville,
Ontario; Father Stephen Murphy,
OMI, brother, officiated. Mary was the daughter of Bernard McGuinness and Flora
Frances McDonald of Trenton,
Ontario. The couple took up
residence on the “Homestead”, lot #33, Marysville, Ontario.
To this couple eight children were born: Flora Frances,
Michael Isidore, Mary Agatha, Bernard Francis, Catherine Rita, Harold Timothy,
Margare Ann, and Teresa Agnes.
Francis (Frank) died November 1, 1934. A requiem mass
was celebrated at Holy Name of Mary’s Church by his brother, Fr. Michael
Murphy, OMI.
Mary died November 1, 1940. Father C.F. O'Gorman celebrated the
funeral mass on December 3, 1940 with Father Thomas P. Murphy, CSSR, as deacon
and Father Stephen J. Coffey as sub
deacon; both nephews. Both are buried in Holy Name of Mary’s Cemetery, Marysville, Ontario.
Edward born November 23, 1882. He died at the age of eleven years
with rheumatic fever on Sept ember 9, 1894, and is buried with his mother and
father in the family plot.
Timothy born July 23, 1884. He died at the age of four months on
November 23, 1884 and is buried in the family plot.