John and Elizabeth Murphy, from Ireland to Sandusky

John Murphy and his wife, the former Elizabeth Daly, were both natives of Ireland. They emigrated from Ireland to Sandusky, Ohio prior to 1868.  In 1868, John Murphy married Elizabeth Daly (sometimes spelled Daily) in Erie County, Ohio. Judge A.W. Hendry signed the application for marriage license.

In the 1880 U.S. Census, John and Lizzie Murphy were residing on Tiffin Avenue, with their children: Ellen (also known as Nellie), age 9; Peter age 7; and infant Sallie, also known as Sarah. John Murphy was employed by a handle factory. The Murphys were neighbors to several member of  the Daly family, who were most likely related to Elizabeth Murphy.  The area in Tiffin Avenue where John and Elizabeth resided was known as the "Western Liberties." It was in close proximity to Holy Angels Church.

Elizabeth Murphy died on June 19, 1890. She was buried at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Sandusky, Ohio. Her husband John Murphy died in 1907. At the time of his death, he was a resident of Chicago, Illinois. His remains were brought back to Sandusky for burial in Section C at St. Joseph's Cemetery.

The tombstone of John and Elizabeth Murphy was made by Conrad Keim, a well known Sandusky monument maker. An inscription at the base of the stone reads:

Erected by Mrs. Nellie Seger

Rest in peace John and Elizabeth Murphy.

Photo credit: J. Mazza