Michael Murphy

     Michael Murphy was born circa 1830 at Ireland.²

Michael Murphy married Susan Rocks.¹

Michael is head of household on the census of 30 March 1851 at Peesweep Row, Dalry, Parish of Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, as Michael Murphy. He is a 21 year old male born circa 1830 in Ireland. He works as a collier. Enumerated with him were Susan Rocks, Arthur Murphy and Mary A. Murphy.²

Michael is head of household on the census of 7 April 1861 at 24 Old Row, Dalry, Parish of Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, as Michael Murphy. He is a 35 year old male born circa 1826 in Ireland. He works as an iron miner. Enumerated in the house are 22 year old Ann Connaway born in Ireland and working in a woolen mill and George Hughes, 1 year old and born in Dalry. Both are enumerated as lodgers. Enumerated with him were Susan Rocks, Arthur Murphy, Mary A. Murphy, Catherine Murphy, Charles Murphy and Elizabeth Murphy.³