MURPHY, Margaret
Source: Greencastle Star Press, 13 Jan 1894 p 1
Again has the angel of Death visited our home circle, and this time taken mother. It becomes our sad, yet not sad, duty to pay our last tribute of love to our dear departed neighbor, Mrs. Margaret Murphy. She was born in Ohio Oct 24, 1815; died Jan 2, 1894. When quite a little girl she moved to Putnam County, Ind, was married to Isaiah Murphy Jan 11, 1832 and moved to Clay County as one of the first settlers. To them 11 children were born - four boys and seven girls; all survive except two girls. The father died Dec 8, 1885. Since that time Mrs. Murphy lived with her youngest son, on the old home farm. She was a member of the Christian Church for 40 years and has gone to meet her reward in heaven which God has promised to all who serve Him. Weep not, dear children; it will only be a short time at best until you can meet mother and father if you are faithful. Oh, can it be that stern old Death has come with the pinion of a breath and borne our mother to the tomb? They will be done. They gracious Lord; Thy holy one; Thou who doth mark the sparrows fall take and rear her gentle soul with all thy beauties pure and white, there to await her children's coming, that are left to mourn her loss. Refrain thy voice from weeping And thy eyes from tears; Thy mother is only sleeping Freed from earthly cares, Beyond death's chilly portal, Beyond the dreary tomb, Thy mother shall live forever With thee at home. A Card of Thanks - I wish to extend my sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors for their kindness in assisting us in the sickness and death of mother -- WP Murphy. = kbz