Obituary of Margaret Murphy
The Democrat -Message Nov. 3, 1909
Mt. Sterling, Illinois
The remains of Mrs. Margaret Murphy, who passed away at St. Vincent's
Home for the Aged, Quincy, last Saturday, were brought here Sunday
evening for burial. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m., Monday, from
St. Mary's with interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Deceased was born in Ireland in June 11, 1811, and was therefore in the
99th year of her age. She came to the United States fifty-six years ago
and made her home in this county up to about 1893, when she became an
inmate of St. Vincent's home.
She is survived by one son and one daughter, Patrick Murphy, who lives
in Springfield, and Mrs. John Woods, of Quincy. In addition she leaves
nine grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and one great-great
grandchild. When the latter was old enough to be taken to see
Mrs.Murphy, a picture was secured showing five generations of the
family.