Posted on: PaloAlto County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/PaloAltoObits/501 Surname: Murphy, Ryan ------------------------- Emmetsburg Democrat Emmetsburg, Palo Alto, Iowa Wednesday, 17 May 1911 Wm. Murphy Dead Passed Away At His Home in Nevada Township Saturday Wm. Murphy, who had been very ill for a long time, died at his home in Nevada township Saturday. The funeral was held Monday. Services were conducted at Assumption church. Very Rev. J.J. Smith officiated. There was a large procession. The burial was in St. John's Cemetery. We have not been able to learn complete particulars but we understand that Mr. Murphy was born in Ireland April 10, 1843. hence he was 68 years of age. He was married at Rock Island in 1866 to Miss Julia Ryan. They came to this county about forty years ago. They located on a farm in Nevada township and they subsequently resided on it. Mr. Murphy received a sun stroke about two years ago. He never fully recovered. Mr. Murphy was a pioneer in this locality. Though not one of the first settlers, he came at a date sufficiently early to witness the trials and the experiences that were known only in fronteir settlements. He secured a substantial foothold soon after his arrival. He was frugal and he was tireless in his industry. Hence he prospered as the country grew in population and wealth. He was modest. He was a man of most exemplary habits. Vice, even in its mildest forms, never appealed to him. Though unpretentious, he was at all times consistent in his professions. He lead a most exemplary life. He leaves to mourn his loss as a loving husband and father, a devoted wife, one son-Daniel and one daughter, Miss Mary. All have the sympathy of our many citizens in their sorrow. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Additional Info: Descendants of William Murphy 1 William Murphy b: 04/10/1843 in Ireland d: 05/13/1911 in Nevada Township, Palo Alto, Iowa src: Obit Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa/ . +Julia Ryan b: Abt. 1843 in Wisconsin src: 1880 Palo Alto Co. Census m: 06/24/1867 in Rock Island, Illinois src: Illinois Marriage Index 1763-1900 d: 1919 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa/ ........ 2 Daniel Ryan b: Bet. 1868 - 1869 in Illinois d: 1929 Burial: St John's Cemetery, Emmetsburg, Iowa/ ........ 2 Mary Ryan b: Bet. 1871 - 1872 in Iowa Link: Palo Alto County, Iowa USGenWeb Project URL: <http://www.rootsweb.com/~iapaloal/paloalto.htm>