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| | MURPHY, JAMES FROM 1912 HISTORICAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ILLINOIS |
 | | Murphy received his education in his native country and helped with the work on his father's farm until he came to America, in 1864. |
 | | Murphy and wife, of whom four survive, namely: John M., the oldest, of Sioux City, Iowa; Carrie, deceased; James O., at home; Robert, of Springfield; and Lettie B., at home. |
 | | Murphy was married in Springfield, Ill., to Miss Rebecca Walker, who was born in Boston, Mass., June 9, 1848, a daughter of John C. Walker. |
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