Elizabeth MUM (private).

Spouse: George Washington ROYALTY. Children were: Mary ROYALTY, Jane "Jennie" ROYALTY, Noris ROYALTY, George A. ROYALTY, Glen W. ROYALTY.

Elizabeth MUMMA was born on 25 October 1779 in Mannheim Twp, Lancaster, PA.

Spouse: Christian HERSHEY. Elizabeth MUMMA and Christian HERSHEY were married. Children were: Susanna HERSHEY.

Viola MUMS was born about 1835 in TN. She died in 1863 at the age of 28 in ,Henderson, TN. family lore says "died during childbirth"

Spouse: Davis Murphy CHAMBERLAIN. Viola MUMS and Davis Murphy CHAMBERLAIN were married in 1853 in TN. Children were: Joseph Richard CHAMBERLAIN, David Sylvester "Vester" CHAMBERLAIN, Mary CHAMBERLAIN, Charles T. CHAMBERLAIN.

Caroline MUNCASTER was born about 1904 in MO. Parents: John Randolph MUNCASTER and Olma .

John R. MUNCASTER Jr. was born about 1902 in MO. Parents: John Randolph MUNCASTER and Olma .

John Randolph MUNCASTER was born on 8 July 1885 in , Henderson, KY. He died in July 1963 at the age of 78 in TX. WW1 draft registration: John Randolph Muncaster, 4728 Madison, Kansas City, Jackson, MO; 33, July 8th 1885, white, native born, Clothing Cutter, Stone Bros., 309 W. 7th, Kansas City, Jackson, MO, nearest rel: Mrs. Mary R. Muncaster, 3942 Washington St. (listed as wife, but that's incorrect) medium height, medium weight, blue eyes, brown hair, no disabilities, Sept 12, 1918, SSDI-495-0309926
1920 census, Rosedale Twp, Wyandotte, KS, p15B, ED 199, T625_555, 4610 Lloyd Avenue
359/374 John R. Muncaster, H, R, M, W, 33, M, yes yes KY KY KY, yes Cutter, Unionall Company, W
Olma M. Muncaster, wife, F, W, 27, M, yes yes, NE, Germany/German, Germany/German, yes none
John R. Muncaster, Jr., son, M, W, 8 7/12, S, yes, --, MO, KY, NE, none
Caroline Muncaster, dau, F, W, 6, S, yes, --, MO, KY, NE, none
Lloyd W. Muncaster, son, M, W, 2 5/12, S, MO KY NE, none
Mary R. Muncaster, mother, F, W, 56, Wd, yes yes, KY KY KY, yes, Seamstress, Cloak and Suit Company, W
1930 census, Lincoln, Lancaster, NE, p25B, ED 19, Roll 1285,2000 K Street
548/635 John R. Muncaster, H, R, $25, M W 44 M 25, no yes KY KY KY, yes, Clothing Cutter, Tailoring, W, yes no
Alma Muncaster, wife, F W 36, M, 17, no yes, NE, GER, GER, yes none
John R. Muncaster, son, M, W, 18, S, no yes MO KY NE, Salesman, Dept store, W, yes
Caroline Muncaster, dau, F, W, 17, S, no yes, MO KY NE, yes, Saleslady, Dept store, W, yes
William L. Muncaster, son, M, W, 12, S, yes yes MO KY NE, yes, none Parents: John William MUNCASTER and Mary "Mollie" RANDOLPH.

Spouse: Olma . Olma and John Randolph MUNCASTER were married about 1901. Children were: John R. MUNCASTER Jr., Caroline MUNCASTER, Lloyd W. MUNCASTER.

John William MUNCASTER was born about 1821. He died in 1896 at the age of 75 in , Henderson, KY.

Spouse: Isabella HART. Isabella HART and John William MUNCASTER were married on 13 July 1842 in , Henderson, KY. Children were: John William MUNCASTER.

John William MUNCASTER was born in August 1849 in , Henderson, KY. He died on 2 March 1909 at the age of 59. He was buried in Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson, KY. Cemetery Plot R1034;
1900 census, Henderson Ward 4, Henderson, KY, p9B, ED 60, T623_527
114, 202 John Muncaster, Head, W, M, Aug 1849, 50, M, 16, KY KY KY, Foreman in Tobacco Factory, 0, yes yes yes O F H
Mary Muncaster, wife, W, F, Sept 1859, 40, M 16, 3-3, KY KY KY, yes yes yes
John R. Muncaster, son, W, M, Jul 1885, 14, S, KY KY KY, at school, 9, yes yes yes
Mary Muncaster, dau, W, M, Nov 1887, 12, S, KY KY KY, at school, 9, yes yes yes
Virginia Muncaster, dau, W, M, Sept 1897, 2, S, KY KY KY, Parents: John William MUNCASTER and Isabella HART.

Spouse: Mary "Mollie" RANDOLPH. Mary "Mollie" RANDOLPH and John William MUNCASTER were married on 2 April 1884 in , Henderson, KY. Henderson County KY MB 18 p. 359 Children were: John Randolph MUNCASTER, Mary MUNCASTER, Virginia MUNCASTER.

Lloyd W. MUNCASTER (private). Parents: John Randolph MUNCASTER and Olma .

Mary MUNCASTER was born in November 1887 in , Henderson, KY. Parents: John William MUNCASTER and Mary "Mollie" RANDOLPH.

Spouse: William Lloyd CUMMINS. Mary MUNCASTER and William Lloyd CUMMINS were married about 1908 in Lincoln, Lancaster, NE.

Virginia MUNCASTER was born in September 1897 in , Henderson, KY. She died unknown. Parents: John William MUNCASTER and Mary "Mollie" RANDOLPH.

Spouse: Charles R. ADRIAN. Virginia MUNCASTER and Charles R. ADRIAN were married about 1918. Children were: Charles R. ADRIAN Jr..

Bruce MUNDORF was born (date unknown). data from "The Welch Line", June Rayfield Welch, 1988

Spouse: Kathie Lynn WELCH. Children were: Jason MUNDORF.

Jason MUNDORF (private). Parents: Bruce MUNDORF and Kathie Lynn WELCH.

Colby Scott MUNROE (private). Parents: Scott William MUNROE and Jacque Lynn POGUE.

Scott William MUNROE (private).

Spouse: Jacque Lynn POGUE. Children were: Colby Scott MUNROE.

John C. "Jay" MUNSON was born on 27 June 1891 in Longmont, Boulder, CO. U.S. World War II draft registration, 1942, Jay C. Munson, 2236 S. W. Osage, Portland, Multnomah, OR, mailing-same, phone OT 2757, age 51, dob 27 Jun 1891, bp Longmont, Boulder, CO, person always know address: Mrs. Sayda Munson, Emp: unemployed, none, Signature: Jay C. Munson (note: WW1 draft registration gives birth year as 1889, SSDI as 1890-jek) He died on 2 April 1974 at the age of 82 in ,Napa, CA. CA death index, 1940-1997, ancestry.com, SSDI-540-01-1193-OR, last residence: 94599 Yountville, Napa, CA, He was buried on 3 April 1974 at Napa Valley Memorial Park in Napa, Napa, CA. findagrave.com, photo of tombstone 1940 census, 2834 Fortieth Avenue,
77, O, $6500, no, Jay C. Munson, Head, M, W, 49, M, no 42, Com same place, Portland, OR, yes -- -- -- --, Manager, Amusement, PW, $4261, no
Sayda Munson, wife, F, W, 51, M, no, 8, IA, same place, Portland, OR, no no no no, H, no

Spouse: Sayda Noble "Sadie" WEEKS. Sayda Noble "Sadie" WEEKS and John C. "Jay" MUNSON were married.

Aldo MURA (private).

Spouse: Sarah Genevive GREEN.

Alma K. MURDOCK was born in December 1882 in Boone, Harrison, IN. Parents: James William MURDOCK and Ellen ELLIS.

Spouse: George E. WILLIAR. Alma K. MURDOCK and George E. WILLIAR were married. Children were: Laura E. WILLIAR.

James William MURDOCK was born on 27 March 1853 in ,Harrison, IN. He died on 1 June 1927 at the age of 74 in Boone, Harrison, IN. 1900 census, Boone Twp, Harrison, IN, p8B ED7B, T623_375
174/175 William Murdock, Head, W, M, Mar 1853, 47, Wd, IN KY KY, Farm laborer, 4, yes, yes, yes, O F F
Martha Murdock, dau, W, F, Aug 1880, 19, S, IN IN IN, yes yes yes
Alma Murdock, dau, W, F, Dec 1881, 18, S, IN IN IN, yes yes yes
1920 census, Boone, Harrison, IN, p3B ED89, T625_433, Davidson and Laconia Road
35/36 James W. Murdock, Head, O, F, M, W, 66, Wd, yes yes, IN KY KY, yes, Farmer, Farm, OA
Laura E. Murdock, sister, F, W, 73, S, IN KY KY, yes, none Parents: William D. MURDOCK and Evaline MCCARTY.

Spouse: Ellen ELLIS. Ellen ELLIS and James William MURDOCK were married on 11 February 1880 in ,Harrison, IN. Children were: Martha Eveline MURDOCK, Alma K. MURDOCK.

Laura E. MURDOCK was born in June 1845 in ,Harrison, IN. She died in 1922 at the age of 77. Parents: William D. MURDOCK and Evaline MCCARTY.

Martha Eveline MURDOCK was born on 26 August 1880 in Boone, Harrison, IN. She died on 10 March 1919 at the age of 38 in ,Jefferson, KY. KY death certificate #1919-10795, Martha Eveline Murdock, Louisville, Jefferson, KY, female, white, single, dod 10 Mar 1919, cause: Lobular pneumonia, contributory: influenza, dob 26 Aug 1880, 37y 6m 12d, occ: Housework, bp KN, father, J. W. Murdock, bp IN; mother: Ellen Ellis, bp IN, burial 11 Mar 1919, Davidson, IN She was buried on 11 March 1919 in Davidson, IN. Parents: James William MURDOCK and Ellen ELLIS.

Nancy Evaline MURDOCK was born on 24 June 1849 in ,Harrison, IN. She died on 25 January 1882 at the age of 32 in Corydon, Harrison, IN. Parents: William D. MURDOCK and Evaline MCCARTY.

Rebecca MURDOCK was born about 1807 in , Fayette, KY. She died in 1834 at the age of 27 in , Harrison, IN. She was buried in Boone Twp, Harrison, IN.

Spouse: James MCCARTY. Rebecca MURDOCK and James MCCARTY were married on 27 August 1829 in , Meade, KY. Children were: James Hardwick MCCARTY.

Rebecca M. MURDOCK was born on 20 June 1842 in Boone, Harrison, IN. She died on 23 September 1886 at the age of 44 in Corydon, Harrison, IN. Parents: William D. MURDOCK and Evaline MCCARTY.

Susannah K. MURDOCK was born about 1841 in ,Harrison, IN. She died unknown. Parents: William D. MURDOCK and Evaline MCCARTY.

Thomas McCarty MURDOCK was born on 4 February 1836 in ,Harrison, IN. He died on 17 February 1917 at the age of 81 in Boone, Harrison, IN. Parents: William D. MURDOCK and Evaline MCCARTY.

William D. MURDOCK was born on 23 March 1808 in ,Meade, KY. He died on 28 August 1894 at the age of 86 in ,Harrison, IN. 1840 census, Boon Twp, Harrison, IN, p551, roll 82
W. B. Murdock, M: 1 u 5, 1 30-40, F: 2 30-40, 1 60-70
1850 census, District 45, Harrison, IN, p364B, M432_149
1181/1181 Wm D. Murdock, 41, M, W, Farmer, $400, KY
Evalene Murdock, 40, F, W, KY
Thomas McCarty Murdock, 14, M, W, IN
Susannah Murdock, 9, F, W, IN
Rebecca M. Murdock, 6, F, W, IN
Laura E. Murdock, 4, F, W, IN
Nancy E. Murdock, 1, F, W, IN
Ellender McCarter, 42, F, W, KY
James H. McCarter, 19, M, W, Laborer, KY
Susannah McCarter, 78, F, W, VA
1860 census, Boone Twp, Harrison, IN, p455, M653_264
820/803 Wm D. Murdock, 53, M, Farmer, $700, $450, KY
Evaline Murdock, 50, F, housekeeper, KY
Thomas Murdock, 24, M, farm laborer, IN
Susan Murdock, 19, F, domestic, IN, attended school w/i year
Rebecca Murdock, 17, F, domestic, IN, attended school w/i year
Laura E. Murdock, 14, F, IN, attended school w/i year
Nancy Murdock, 11, F, IN, attended school w/i year
James W. Murdock, 7, M, IN, attended school w/i year
1870 census, Boon Twp, Harrison, IN, p37B, M593_321
308/302 Wm Murdock, 62, M, W, Farmer, $700, $400, KY, U.S. Citizen
Evaline Murdock, 60, F, W, Keeping house, KY
Thomas Murdock, 34, M, W, Farm laborer, IN, U. S. Citizen
Susan Murdock, 29, F, W, at home, IN
Rebecca Murdock, 26, F, W, at home, IN
Laura Murdock, 23, F, W, at home, IN
James W. Murdock, 17, M, W, Farm laborer, IN
1880 census, Boone Twp, Harrison, IN, p2228B, ED92, Roll 282
268/274 William Murdock, W, M, 72, M, Farmer, KY, Ireland, SC
Evaline Murdock, W, F, 70, wife, M, Keeping house, KY VA VA
Thomas Murdock, W, M, 44, Son, S, Farmer, IN KY KY
Rebeka Murdock, W, F, 37, dau, S, at home, IN KY KY
Laura Murdock, W, F, 34, dau, S, at home, IN KY KY
James W. Murdock, W, M, 27, son, shows both S and M, Farmer, IN KY KY
Ellen Murdock, W, F, 27, dau, M, house keeping, IN IN KY
(James W. and Ellen are married, Ellen should be listed as daughter-in-law-jek)

Spouse: Evaline MCCARTY. Evaline MCCARTY and William D. MURDOCK were married on 19 September 1833 in ,Meade, KY. Children were: Thomas McCarty MURDOCK, Susannah K. MURDOCK, Rebecca M. MURDOCK, Laura E. MURDOCK, Nancy Evaline MURDOCK, James William MURDOCK.

Billy Jack MURPHREE (private). Parents: William Cody MURPHREE and Ethel Elmina PARSON.

Spouse: Patsy WESTFALL. Children were: Patricia Gail MURPHREE, Michael Wayne MURPHREE, Billy Steven MURPHREE.

Billy Steven MURPHREE (private). Parents: Billy Jack MURPHREE and Patsy WESTFALL.

Bobbie Joe MURPHREE (private). Parents: William Cody MURPHREE and Ethel Elmina PARSON.

Spouse: John E. CURTIS.

Cody Pat MURPHREE (private). Parents: William Cody MURPHREE and Ethel Elmina PARSON.

Spouse: Rosa Jack WALL.

Curtis Wayne MURPHREE (private). Parents: William Cody MURPHREE and Ethel Elmina PARSON.

Spouse: Gerta SHORT.

Jessie Ray MURPHREE (private). Parents: William Cody MURPHREE and Ethel Elmina PARSON.

Spouse: Melba Jean MCGINNIS.

Michael Wayne MURPHREE (private). Parents: Billy Jack MURPHREE and Patsy WESTFALL.

Patricia Gail MURPHREE (private). Parents: Billy Jack MURPHREE and Patsy WESTFALL.

Roger Dean MURPHREE (private). Parents: William Cody MURPHREE and Ethel Elmina PARSON.

Spouse: Jan ROGERS.

William Cody MURPHREE was born on 3 February 1889 in , Henderson, Texas. He died on 4 January 1961 at the age of 71 in Comanche, Comanche, Texas. !SOURCES:1)A FAMILY HISTORY by June Rayfield Welch

Spouse: Ethel Elmina PARSON. Ethel Elmina PARSON and William Cody MURPHREE were married on 5 December 1920 in , Brown, Texas. Children were: Curtis Wayne MURPHREE, Willie Lois MURPHREE, Jessie Ray MURPHREE, Bobbie Joe MURPHREE, Roger Dean MURPHREE, Billy Jack MURPHREE, Cody Pat MURPHREE.

Willie Lois MURPHREE (private). Parents: William Cody MURPHREE and Ethel Elmina PARSON.

Spouse: R. C. BROOKS. Children were: LaVita Loyce BROOKS, Ennis Ray BROOKS.

MURPHY was born in 1902 in ,Craig, OK. He/she died in 1902 at the age of 0 in ,Craig, OK. Tombstone He/she was buried in 1902 at West Point Cemetery in Vinita, Craig, OK. findagrave.com, inscription: baby of Bob and Sally Murphy Parents: Robert L. MURPHY and Sally BRYAN.

Alfred MURPHY was born on 15 January 1804 in , Adair, KY. He died in July 1863 at the age of 59 in , Polk, MO. 1850 census, DeWiit co IL, p. 428A
449/454 Alfred Murphy, 47, Farmer, $1800, KY
Katherine Murphy, 30, OH
Peter Murphy, 10, IL
Sarah Murphy, 9, IL
Mary L. Murphy, 6, IL
Temperance J. Murphy, 2, IL
Carolyn Bruner, 14, IL
1860 census, Benton, Polk co, MO p. 51?, T653_641
341/338 Alfred Murphy, 56, M, Farmer, $1500, $1000, KY
Catherine Murphy, 40, F, Keeping house, OH
Mary Murphy, 14, F, IL
Jane Murphy, 12, F, IL
Ellen Murphy, 9, IL
Louisa Murphy, 6, IL
Martha Murphy, 4, IL
Prudence Murphy, 1, MO Parents: Peter Terry MURPHY and Mildred FRENCH.

Spouse: Catherine CURTWRIGHT. Catherine CURTWRIGHT and Alfred MURPHY were married on 18 December 1838 in , Macon, IL. Children were: Peter Terry MURPHY, Sarah Catherine MURPHY, Mary MURPHY, Temperance Jane MURPHY, Ellen MURPHY, Louisa MURPHY, Martha MURPHY, Prudence MURPHY, Frances Segal MURPHY.

Spouse: Nancy BROWN.

Alfred MURPHY was born about 1843 in MO. Parents: Joseph MURPHY and Mary "Polly" CARLOCK.

Alfred Casper MURPHY was born in December 1899 in IL. He died unknown. 1930 census, East St. Louis, St. Clair, IL, p3B ED60, Roll 557, 744 North Sixtieth
74/77 Alfred C. Murphy, Head, O, $2000, R, no, M, W, 31, M, 18, no yes, IL OH IL, yes, Traffic Manager, Feed Mills, W, yes, yes, WW,
Betty D. Murphy, wife, F, W, 31, M, 18, no, yes, KY KY KY, yes, none
Alfred C. Murphy, Jr. son, M, W, 11, S, yes yes, IL IL KY, yes, none
Betty Jeane Murphy, dau, F, W, 5, S, no-- IL IL IL, none
Kenneth E. Murphy, son, M, W, 2 6/12, S, no --, IL IL IL, none
William Dunn, brother-in-law, M, W, 36, S, no yes, KY KY KY, yes, Cler, Railroad, W, no, yes, WW Parents: Charles E. MURPHY and Emma A. SURWALD.

Spouse: Bettie Dove DUNN. Bettie Dove DUNN and Alfred Casper MURPHY were married. Children were: Alfred Casper MURPHY Jr, Bettye Jeanne MURPHY, Kenneth E. MURPHY.

Alfred Casper MURPHY Jr was born on 14 June 1918 in East St. Louis, St. Clair, IL. He died on 16 August 1995 at the age of 77 in Spring, Montgomery, TX. SSDI-333-01-8714-IL, last residence: 77380 Spring, Montgomery, TX He was buried on 18 August 1995 at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Harris, TX. findagrave.com, Plot: C-11, C, 38; SGT, US MARINE CORPS Parents: Alfred Casper MURPHY and Bettie Dove DUNN.

Archie Thelma MURPHY was born on 11 July 1912 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. She died on 9 March 1980 at the age of 67 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. Parents: Benjamin Franklin MURPHY and Vivillo Florence ALVERSON.

Spouse: Bernard COLE. Archie Thelma MURPHY and Bernard COLE were married. Children were: Bernard Bond COLE, Thelma Jean COLE.

Asa P. MURPHY was born about 1875 in MO. He died unknown. Parents: Peter Terry MURPHY and Martha Jet DALE.

Benjamin MURPHY was born about 1804 in KY. He died on 21 August 1865 at the age of 61 in ,Adair, MO. 1830 census, Greene, IL p. 31 (not on page)
1840 census, Morgan, IL p. 52 (starts with p. 55)
1850 census, Being 1st Dist., Adair, MO p. 2, 21 Aug, M432_391
20/20 Benjamin Murphy, 46, M, Farmer, $1,000, KY
Polly Murphy, 36, F, KY
1850 Adair co MO slave census, taken 22 Aug 1850
1 F, B, age 21 Parents: Thomas MURPHY and Elizabeth "Betsy" SCOTT.

Spouse: Nancy J. MESSENGER.

Spouse: Polly KINNETT. Polly KINNETT and Benjamin MURPHY were married on 18 August 1825 in , Adair, KY.

Benjamin Franklin MURPHY was born in January 1878 in ,Union, KY. WW1 draft registration, Benjamin Franklin Murphy, rest of 1st half of card is too fiant to read; except for Signature: Benjamin Franklin Murphy, Tall, Medium build, blue eyes, brown hair, Physicial condition good, 12 Sep 1918, Local Board 1, Memphis, Shelby, TN He died on 1 August 1925 at the age of 47 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. TN Death Records, 1908-1958, ancestry.com, Ben F. Murphy, male, bd abt 1876, bp KY, ge 49, dod 1 Aug 1925, pod Memphis, Shelby,TN, father: Jno Murphy, bp KY, mother: Margarett Sullivan, bp KY, certificate #290;
TN Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955, ancestry.com, Ben F. Murphy, bd abt 1876, bp KY, age 49, pod Memphis, Shelby, TN, burial: 3 Aug 1925, Cemetery: Egypt, male, white, married, address: 649 N. 2nd St., Memphis TN, occ: Carpenter, father: Jno Murphy, bp KY, mother: Margaret Sullivan, bp KY, FHL film #1299790 1910 census, Civil District 6, Shelby, TN, p16A ED62, T624_1518Egypt Central Ext. Road
311/322 Ben F. Murphy, Head, M, W, 33, M1, 2, KY TN KY, English, Farmer, Gen. Farm, OA, yes yes, R F
Florence Murphy, wife, F, W, 17, M1, 2, 1-1, TN VA TN, English, none
Claud E. Murphy, son, M, W, 1 4/12, S, TN KY TN, none
1920 census, Civil District 9, Shelby, TN, p20A ED240, T625_1766, New Raleigh Road
444/459 Ben F. Murphy, Head, R, M, W, 43, M, yes yes, kY KY KY, yes, Carpenter, General, W,
Florence Murphy, wife, F, W, 28, M, yes yes, TN AL TN, yes none
Claud Murphy, son, M, W, 11, S, yes yes yes, TN KY TN, yes, none
Archie Murphy, dau, F, W, 8, S, yes -- --, TN KY TN, none
Clara Murphy, dau, F, W, 5, S, TN KY TN, none Parents: John Ruffin MURPHY and Margaret Francis SULLIVANT.

Spouse: Vivillo Florence ALVERSON. Vivillo Florence ALVERSON and Benjamin Franklin MURPHY were married in 1907 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. Children were: Claud Ellis MURPHY, Archie Thelma MURPHY, Clara Margaret MURPHY, Benjamin Wilford MURPHY, Mary Ann MURPHY, Earl Alverson MURPHY.

Benjamin Wilford MURPHY was born on 27 October 1920 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. He died on 12 April 2006 at the age of 85 in Memphis, Shelby, TN. obituary, The Memphis (TN) Commercial Appeal, Friday, April 14, 2006, pB8
BEN W. MURPHY, 85, of Bartlett, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2006. he was retired from the Millington Naval Air Station as Head Maintenance Supervisor and a WWII Army Veteran. He was a member of Gratitude Methodist Church for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Elizabeth Murphy. He is survived by his two sons, Ben W. Murphy, Jr. of Alta Loma, CA, and Michael Dale Murphy of Little Rock, AR; a step-daughter, Bettye Rogers of Birmingham, AL; a step-son, Eddie Pirtle of Bartlett; two sisters, Doris Pillsbury of Memphis and Mary Ann Lueck of Melbourne, FL; seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at Forest Hill Funeral Home with visitation from 5-8 p.m. Friday evening. Parents: Benjamin Franklin MURPHY and Vivillo Florence ALVERSON.

Bettye Jeanne MURPHY was born on 26 July 1924 in East St. Louis, St. Clair, IL. She died on 4 December 2006 at the age of 82 in Peoria, Peoria, IL. SSDI-issued IL, last residence: 61615 Peoria, Peoria, IL; obituary, The Peoria (IL) Journal Star, Friday, December 8, 2006, pB4
PEORIA- On Dec. 4, 2006, Bettye Jeanne Murphy Leunig, 82, of Peoria, co-founder of the House of Prayer in Lantana, Fla., passed away in Peoria.
She made a peaceful transition to the other side in the company of her angels, loved ones, and family gathered around her at the time of her passing.
She was born July 26, 1924, to Alfred and Bettie Dunn Murphy. She married Jeremiah Leunig on March 28, 1945, in Belleville, Ill. He preceded her in death Sep. 13, 1997, in Peoria.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki L. (York) Phillips of Brunswick, Ga.; her son, Douglas K. (Eileen) Leunig of Peoria; grandchildren, Amy E. and Jeffrey D. (Jennifer) Phillips; and two great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death was one brother.
Bettye's understanding of God, Christ and the Holy Spirit was her lifelong passion which she lived constantly. She helped scores of people find their spiritual centers and taught them to be guided in their daily lives by listening to God through prayer.
There will be a memorial service in the spring when her friends from all over the county can meet at her garden sanctuary to share stories of how Bettye touched their lives and made a difference. Anyone desiring to attend should contact family members to obtain details of time and location.
Donations honoring Bettye should be sent to the Sun Foundation, 1276 Sun Road, Washburn, IL 61570.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements are made through Cumerford-Endsley-Diggle Funeral Home, 428 W. McClure Ave.

Parents: Alfred Casper MURPHY and Bettie Dove DUNN.

Spouse: Jeremiah Ralph "Jerry" LEUNIG. Bettye Jeanne MURPHY and Jeremiah Ralph "Jerry" LEUNIG were married on 23 March 1945 in Belleville, St. Clair, IL. Jerry's obituary

Billie F. MURPHY (private). Parents: Viron L. MURPHY and Edna M. LOFLIN.