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Robert Murphy

Birth	:	18 Mar 1845 Indiana, USA
Death	:	2 Jul 1904 Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Ewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ewell, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.9956200, -76.0332900
Plot	:	Addition:Original #3; Section:14; Plot:3
Inscription	:	"FATHER"
Description	:	The Morning News Springdale, AR July 8, 1904 MURPHY, Robert – The death angle swept into the home of Mrs. Murphy on July 2, 1904 and on its white wings wafted her loving husband, Robert Murphy, to his home above. For 50 years this world was blessed with the sweet life of Mr. Murphy. He was a good man, sweet spirited, full of sympathy and generous impulses; he was modest, unassuming, gentle and refined. His beautiful character won him many true friends. He was gifted with strong mind and seemed to have a bright and promising future. Mr. Murphy was a consistent member... Read More	The Morning News Springdale, AR July 8, 1904 MURPHY, Robert – The death angle swept into the home of Mrs. Murphy on July 2, 1904 and on its white wings wafted her loving husband, Robert Murphy, to his home above. For 50 years this world was blessed with the sweet life of Mr. Murphy. He was a good man, sweet spirited, full of sympathy and generous impulses; he was modest, unassuming, gentle and refined. His beautiful character won him many true friends. He was gifted with strong mind and seemed to have a bright and promising future. Mr. Murphy was a consistent member of the Baptist church for thirty years and always filled his place in the church. He leaves a wife and children to mourn his loss. All was done that loving hands cold do to make his closing days tranquil. Mr. Murphy leaves a kind and affectionate wife and children and all who know them think so much of them. W.N. Whalin. ************* The Springdale News Springdale, AR July 8, 1904 This community was painfully shocked Saturday afternoon when it was reported that Robert Murphy, living in the south part of town, had been struck by lightning and instantly killed. Although there were no heavy clouds and no rain at all the lightning and thunder were unusually severe and many expressed the fear that some damage would result. Mr. Murphy was at work shingling an addition to his barn when the bolt came which struck him down. His little son, Clyde, was on the barn assisting him and both of them were knocked off but Clyde was not seriously injured although unconscious for a while. The first one to reach the two was Willis Smith, who was working near by and Mr. Murphy was dead when he reached him. The bolt struck him on the head and death must have been instantaneous. The skin was broken on the top of his left foot and there was a dark spot on the right foot where the bolt left the body. The skin was also broken on his head. One of the thigh bones was broken but his may have resulted from the fall from the roof of the barn. Mr. Murphy's hat, clothing and shoes were torn in pieces and the clothing was on fire when Mr. Smith reached the scene. Four holes were torn in the roof of the barn and it is evident that the bolt spread as it struck. One of the joists inside the barn was splintered where the lightning ran down it into the ground. The escape of Clyde Murphy from death is little less than miraculous and it is a wonder that none of the stock in the barn was killed. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at three o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J.A. Smith, after which the remains were interred in Bluff cemetery. The house was crowded, many people being unable to get in and a large number followed the remains to their last resting place. The deceased was a native of Indiana and was about 59 years of age. He came to this place with his family some three years ago from Dallas County, Texas and soon won a high place in the hearts of the people here. He was a good man to any community and his untimely death is deplored by all. He had been a member of the Baptist church for thirty years and few men had higher conceptions of his duties and obligations to the cause or lived up to these ideals more faithfully than he. Of his immediate family he leaves a wife and four sons, Clint, Clyde, Clifton, Clayton and Cecil, the youngest being about four years of age and the oldest 17 years. There was another son, Carl, whose death, which occurred a few months ago, is still fresh in the minds of News readers. Mr. Murphy also leaves a brother, M. Murphy, who resides south of town, and a sister, Mrs. M. Gilmour, who resides at Marshall, Texas. Mrs. Murphy is almost prostrated at the blow which has fallen upon her so suddenly and in her bereavement she has the heartfelt sympathy of all.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Robert Murphy's memorial?
Robert Murphy's memorial is located at: Ewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Ewell, Somerset County, USA.
When did Robert Murphy death?
Robert Murphy death on 2 Jul 1904 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Murphy's memorial?
Latitude: 37.9956200
Longitude: -76.0332900

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Bossie Lee Murphy

(1867 - 1946)

Siblings

Marion Murphy

(1843 - 1917)

Children

Carl T. Murphy

(1889 - 1904)

Flowers:

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