Freeman's Journal Feb 8 1924 page 6 CO DOWN CENTENARIAN Impressive Scenes at Funeral of Venerable Lady The remains of Mrs Murphy, of Clanvaraghan, Castlewellan, Co Down were conveyed from her residence to their last resting place in the family burying ground adjoining the Parochial church, on Tuesday. There are few who reach the ripe age of 101 years, to which this lady attained. The funeral procession, the largest ever seen in the locality bore evidence to the high esteem in which Mrs Murphy and her family were held. From the Counties ofDown and Antrim, and even from distant Derry and Armagh, many came to pay their tribute of respect. The venerable parish priest, Rev D. O'Reilly, officiated in the Church and preached an impressive sermon on death, exhorting all present to imitate the example of the deceased, whose long life was a continued preparation for death. At the graveside the prayers were recited by her son, Very Rev B Murphy, PPVV Ballycastle, assisted by her grandson, Rev Michael McCartan, CC Loughbrickland. The following immediate relatives were present: Very Rev B. Murphy, P.P. V.F and Patrick Murphy (sons); Mrs C. McCartan and Mrs Annie McCartan (daughters); Rev M. McCartan, CC, Patrick McCartan, Bernard McCartan, John McCartan, and Patrick Murphy (grandsons) James McMullen and Edward McMullan (nephews). ============ This Annie Murphy was born in Backaderry according to the 1911 census. Michael, is this your Mrs Patrick (Annie) McCartan's mother? And the McCartan nephews are yours? Sheila she might be yours, too.