ROBERT EMMETT MURPHY

Robert Emmett Murphy gravestone
(Photo by Vernon B. Paddock)

B. January 11, 1892 in Chicago, Cook County, IL
M. WW I Navy Veteran, SK3 USNRF (June 8, 1917 – December 19, 1919)
D. September 20, 1965
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  • Father; Thomas F. Murphy born November 1861 in Iowa; married (1) Mary Cavannaugh about 1889; married (2) Margaret A. (unknown last name) before 1920
  • Mother: Mary (Cavannaugh) Murphy born January 1870 in Wisconsin; Grace died before 1910
  • Wife: Grace (Berry) Murphy born about 1896 in Illinois, daughter of Charles E. Berry and Mary (Norman) Berry; married Robert E. Murphy on December 4, 1917 in Chicago, Cook County, IL
  • Children:
  1. Emmalee Murphy born about 1924 in Illinois
  • Siblings:
    • Frank T. Murphy born February 1890 in Illinois
    • Lillian Ruth (Murphy) McMahon born October 4, 1893 in High Lawn, Cook County, IL; married Richard S. McMahon (1902-1991); Lillian died January 13, 1973; buried in Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, IL

According to the South Bend Tribune (South Bend IN) Monday, January 15, 1973, page 3:

“Mrs. Lillian R. McMahon
   GOSHEN – Mrs. Lillian Ruth McMahon, 79, formerly of 5000 S. Cornell St., Chicago, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Maple Shade Nursing Home in Goshen where she had been a patient since Sept. 10, 1971.   She was born in Chicago Oct. 4, 1893, and was married to Richard S. McMahon.  She was a member of the Catholic Church.
   Surviving are her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jeanne Masterson and Mrs. Patricia Smolt, both of Chicago; three grandchildren, and one brother.  Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Chicago.”

Additional Information:

According to the 1900 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Hyde Park Township, Cook County, IL living at 7343 Madison Ave., the household members were:

“Thomas F. Murphy, head, born November 1861, age 38, married for 11 years, born in Iowa, parents born in Ireland, Occupation: Engineer Loco; Mary Murphy, wife, born January 1870, age 30, married for 11 years, 3 children born, 3 children living, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Ireland; Thomas F. Murphy, son, born February 1890, age 10, single, born in Illinois; Robert Murphy, son, born January 1892, age 8, single, born in Illinois; Lillian Murphy, daughter, born October 1893, age 6, single, born in Illinois”

According to the 1910 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, Illinois living at 1421 E 72nd Street, the household members were:

“Thomas F. Murphy, head, age 48, widowed, born in Iowa, parents born in Ireland, occupation: Locomotive Engineer – Railroad; Frank T. Murphy, son, age 20, single, born in Illinois; Robert E. Murphy, son, age 18, single, born in Illinois; Lillian R. Murphy, daughter, age 16, single, born in Illinois; Mary R. Murphy, sister, age 38, single, born in Iowa, parents born in Ireland, occupation: Stenographer – Insurance Office”

According to the U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918:

“Name in full: Robert Emmet Murphy; Age in yrs.: 25; Home address: 1421 E 172nd St., Chicago; Date of birth: Jan. 11, 1892, Natural born citizen; Where were you born? Chicago, Ill, USA.; What is your present trade: Clerk; By whom employed?: not employed; Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or sister or brother under 12, solely dependent on you for support?: No; Married or single: Single; Race: Caucasian; What military service have you had?: None; Do you claim exemption from draft?: No; Tall, medium or short?: Tall; Slender, medium or stout?: Medium; Color of eyes?: Blue; Color of hair?: Brown; Bald?: no; Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes, or is he otherwise disabled?: Leg broken years ago; Signed: June 5, 1917”

According to the 1920 U.S. Census for Chicago, Cook County, Illinois living at 6456 So. Bishop Street, the household members were:

“Charles Berry, head, age 47, married, born in Illinois, parents born in Missouri, occupation: Mail Clerk – Post Office; Mary Berry, wife, age 42, married, born in Wisconsin, parents born in Missouri; Grace Berry, daughter, age 24, married, born in Illinois; Edward Berry, son, age 22, single, born in Illinois, occupation: Postal Clerk – Post Office; Robert Murphy, son in law, age 24, single, born in Illinois, parents born in Illinois, occupation: Postal Clerk – Post Office”

According to the 1930 U.S. Census for Chicago City, Cook County, Illinois living at 5545 Ingleside Avenue, the household members were:

“Robert Murphy, head, age 38, married at age 24, born in Illinois, parents born in Iowa, occupation: Clerk  – Post Office; Grace Murphy, wife, age 34, married at age 20, born in Illinois, father born in Missouri, mother born in Wisconsin; Emmalee Murphy, daughter, age 6, single, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942:

“Name: Robert Emmett Murphy; Place of Residence: 925 E. 62nd St., Chicago, Cook County, Ill.; Mailing Address: Same; Telephone: Hydepk. 1377; Age in Years: 50; Date of Birth: Jan. 11, 1892; Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois; Name and Address of Person Who Will Always Know Your Address: Krueger – Post Master – Van Buren & Canal; Employer’s Name and Address: Post Office – Van Buren & Canal; Place of Employment: Main Post Office – Van Buren & Canal – Chicago – Cook County – Ill; Race: White; Height: 5′ 10″; Weight: 170; Eyes: Blue; Hair: Gray; Complexion: Light; Signed: 4/27/1942”

According to the 1950 U.S. Census for Round Lake Park Village, Avon Township, Lake County, Illinois, the household members were:

“Robert E Murphy, head, age 58, married, born in Illinois, Occupation: Inquires – Post office; Grace Murphy, wife, age 57, married, born in Illinois”

According to the U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1970:

“Name of Deceased: Murphy, Robert E.; Service Number: 105 c1 2 (handwritten: 1443487); Pension or VA Claim Number c 21043113; Enlistment Date: June 7, 1917 (handwritten: June 18, 1917); Discharge Date: December 19, 1919 (handwritten: Hon); State: Illinois; Medals: (blank); ; Grade or Rank: Stkpr3c (handwritten: SK3 USNRF/W W I; Branch: U. S. Navy (handwritten: HSN RF); Date of Birth: January 11, 1892; Date of Death: September 20, 1965; Religious Emblem: Latin Cross; Check Type Required: Flat Bronze Marker; Name and Location of Cemetery: Fort Hill Round Lake, Illinois; Name of Applicant: Mrs. Grace Murphy; Relationship: Wife; Address of Applicant: 209 N. Clifton Dr. Round Lake Park, Illinois; Signed: 9/27/1965; Freight Station: Round Lake, Ill.; Name of Consignee Who Will Transport Stone or Marker: Buehler Memorials; Address of Consignee: 825 1/2 W. Rollins Rd; Signature of Consignee: Emil M Buehler; Signature and Title (Superintended, Sexton, or other cemetery official): Bernard Vogt”