Linda You ask for info on any "Murphys" so here is what I have. My great-great grandfather, Bennett Murphy, showed up on the US Census in Marion Co TN in 1840 & 1850. In 1850 he was listed with his wife Lucinda, b. TN and his children, Euel D. b. 1837 TN, Sarah b. 1838 TN, William (my g-grandfather) b. 5 Jan 1841 and Caroline b. 1845. He was the son of John Murphy and Katie Bates and I believe he was born in Bedford Co, VA because this is where John and Katie were married. In Marion Co TN Deed Book D, page 392 Bennet M. Murphy was the highest bidder on 160 acres of land. (4 Sep 1840). The property was registered 20 Jan 1841. Bennet sold the same property to William Drewen on 5 Sep 1840, pg 393/394. It was registered on 21 Jan 1841. The only other thing I could find on Bennet (so far) in TN was a Deed of Trust, 5 Jun 1848, Deed Book E, pg 292 from Bennet to Jonathan Lasater to pay a debt of $28.00. If you have any questions please contact me. Mildred Aiello