Arthur Murphy

     Arthur Murphy was born circa 1846 at Ardrie, Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Michael Murphy and Susan Rocks.¹

Arthur was enumerated with Michael Murphy on the census of 30 March 1851 at Peesweep Row, Dalry, Parish of Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, as Arthur Murphy. He is a 5 year old son born circa 1846 in Dalry.¹

Arthur was enumerated with Michael Murphy on the census of 7 April 1861 at 24 Old Row, Dalry, Parish of Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, as Arthur Murphy. He is a 14 year old male born circa 1847 in Airdrie, Lanarkshire. He works as an iron miner.²

Arthur Murphy married Mary O'Hara, daughter of Bernard O'Hara and Grace Ferry.

Arthur is head of household on the census of 2 April 1871 at Provenhall, Shettleston, Larnarkshire, Scotland, as Arthur Murphy. He is a 23 year old male born circa 1848 in Aidrie, Lanarkshire. He is a coal miner. Enumerated in the household is France Omarra, a 24 year old coal miner from Duntocher. Enumerated with him were Mary O'Hara, Charles Murphy, Arthur Murphy, Elizabeth O'Hara and Charles Murphy.³

Arthur is head of household on the census of 3 April 1881 at 143 Main Street (Sunkfalt), Maryhill, Barony, Lanarkshire, Scotland, as Arthur Murphy. He is a 34 year old male born circa 1846 in Airdrie, Lanarkshire. He is an iron stone miner. Enumerated with him were Mary O'Hara, Charles Murphy, Arthur Murphy, Bernard Murphy, Grace Murphy, Susan Murphy and Mary Murphy.⁴