Michael Kenneth Murphy: Appalachian Aristocracy

1947 - 2010 (63 years)

Generation: 1

Michael Kenneth Murphy was born 08 Feb 1947, Atlanta, Fulton Co. GA (son of James Kenneth Murphy and Frances Aline Putnal); died 29 Dec 2010, Fairfax Co. VA; was buried , Unknown.

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OBITUARY

The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutioN, January 3, 2011

Michael Kenneth Murphy, Age 63 of Fairfax Station, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2010.

Beloved husband of Shelley Smith Murphy; Devoted father of Michael B. Murphy of Panama City, FL.; Azamat M. Murphy, Dana M. Murphy and Dina M. Murphy of Fairfax Station, VA.; Loving brother of Patrick (Jackye) Murphy of Hartwell, GA.; Sharon (Frank) Rogers of Loganville, GA.; Mary Glyn (Terry) Weyant of Wynnewood, PA and Kathleen (Sam) Webb of Duluth, GA.; Adoring grandfather of Brandon, Patrick and Chase Murphy of Panama City, FL. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Michael was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1947 to Frances Aline and James Kenneth Murphy.

He attended Hooper Alexander Elementary in Decatur, Georgia and was a 1965 Graduate of Avondale High School in Avondale Estates, GA.

Michael served in the Air Force for six years and began working for IBM following his discharge.

After moving to Seattle, WA to marry Shelley, he left a 22-year career with IBM to pursue his dream of being a teacher. He began teaching in 1996. In 2002, he moved with Shelley to Fairfax Station, VA and began teaching at Bonnie Brae Elementary, and most recently at Lorton Station Elementary.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association , 7203 Poplar Street, Annandale, VA 22003

Buried:
Find A Grave Info:
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Generation: 2

James Kenneth Murphy was born 06 Mar 1917, Grove Hill, Clarke Co. AL (son of Vinton Hubert Murphy and Alma DUKE); died 17 Aug 1991, Newton Co. GA; was buried , Cremated, ashes scattered.

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Buried:
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James married Frances Aline Putnal. Frances was born 02 Nov 1920, Atlanta, Fulton Co. GA; died 09 Mar 1985, Decatur, DeKalb Co. GA; was buried , Cremated, ashes scattered. [Group Sheet]

Frances Aline Putnal was born 02 Nov 1920, Atlanta, Fulton Co. GA; died 09 Mar 1985, Decatur, DeKalb Co. GA; was buried , Cremated, ashes scattered.

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OBITUARY

From "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution" Monday, March 11, 1985:

MURPHY: Mrs. Frances Aline Murphy of Decatur, died Saturday. She is survived by her husband Mr. James Kenneth Murphy, Decatur, three sons, Mr. Michael K. Murphy, Atlanta, Mr. Patrick Murphy, Chamblee, Mr. David Murphy, Decatur; three daughters, Mrs. Sharon Rogers, Covington, Mrs. Mary Glyn Weyant, Chamblee, Mrs. Kathleen Webb, Columbia, S.C.; brother, Mr. Joseph T. Putnal, Atlanta, sister, Mrs. Glyn Spencer, Atlanta, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the chapel. Those desiring may send contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2936 North Druid Hills Rd., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30329. A.S. Turner & Sons. Rev. Steve Land will officiate.

Buried:
Grave information:
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Children:

1. Michael Kenneth Murphy was born 08 Feb 1947, Atlanta, Fulton Co. GA; died 29 Dec 2010, Fairfax Co. VA; was buried , Unknown.
David Spencer Murphy was born 07 Aug 1959, Atlanta, Fulton Co. GA; died 08 Oct 2008, Atlanta, Fulton Co. GA; was buried , Cremated, ashes scattered.
Patrick Murphy
Sharon Murphy
Mary Glyn Murphy
Kathleen Murphy

Generation: 3

Vinton Hubert Murphy was born 05 Nov 1897, Monroe Co. AL; died 20 May 1970, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarke Co. AL.

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Vinton married Alma DUKE. Alma (daughter of James Marion DUKE and Henrietta (Ett) Gates) was born 18 Sep 1896, Clarke Co. AL; died 22 May 1941, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarke Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

Alma DUKE was born 18 Sep 1896, Clarke Co. AL (daughter of James Marion DUKE and Henrietta (Ett) Gates); died 22 May 1941, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarke Co. AL.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Alma Duke
Age: 3
Birth Date: Sep 1896
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Gates, Clarke, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James Duke
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Henrietta M Duke
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama, Georgia

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Alma Duke
Age in 1910: 14
Birth Year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1910: Grove Hill, Clarke, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: James Duke
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Henrietta Duke
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
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Children:

2. James Kenneth Murphy was born 06 Mar 1917, Grove Hill, Clarke Co. AL; died 17 Aug 1991, Newton Co. GA; was buried , Cremated, ashes scattered.

Generation: 4

10.

James Marion DUKE was born 19 May 1858, Clarke Co. AL (son of William M. DUKE and Lucinda HENLEY); died 20 Aug 1922, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarke Co. AL.

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CENSUS RECORDS

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: James Marion Duke
Age: 23
Birth Year: abt 1857
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: Gates, Clarke, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William M. Duke
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's name: Lucinda Duke
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
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Occupation: Farm Laborer

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: James Duke
Age: 42
Birth Date: May 1858
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Gates, Clarke, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Henrietta M Duke
Marriage Year: 1882
Years married: 18
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama, Georgia
Household Members:
James Duke 42
Henrietta M Duke 43
Ira W Duke 17
Arthur Duke 14
Daisie Duke 13
Mary Duke 11
Lizzie Duke 9
?Neter Duke 6
Alma Duke 3
Ada Duke 1

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
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James married Henrietta (Ett) Gates. [Group Sheet]

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Henrietta (Ett) Gates

Children:

Ira W. DUKE was born Apr 1883, Clarke Co. AL; died 17 Feb 1949, Pensacola, Escambia Co. FL; was buried , Clopton Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia Co. FL.
Arthur DUKE was born Oct 1885, Clarke Co. AL.
Daisy DUKE was born 08 Apr 1887, Clarke Co. AL; died 14 May 1968, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarke Co. AL.
Mary DUKE was born Feb 1889, Clarke Co. AL.
Lizzie Virginia DUKE was born 11 Sep 1891, Clarke Co. AL; died 03 Apr 1981, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarke Co. AL.
Odnetta DUKE was born Dec 1893, Clarke Co. AL.
5. Alma DUKE was born 18 Sep 1896, Clarke Co. AL; died 22 May 1941, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarke Co. AL.
Ada DUKE was born 09 Jan 1899, Clarke Co. AL; died 02 Aug 1982, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Clarke Co. AL.