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The NATIVE DAUGHTERS OF THE GOLDEN WEST ROSTER OF CALIFORNIA PIONEERS http://www.sfgenealogy.com/ndgw/mainindex.html list Ray Ernest MURPHEY in VOLume 53 PAGE 301. http://www.sfgenealogy.com/ndgw/mu-my.htm
Recollection of Russell W. Murphey:
Ray Ernest Murphey married Katie Lee McCloud on November 23, 1902. They lived in Esparto, Californa. He was a champion sack sewer on a grain harvester. The harvester was 12 feet high, 30 feet long, with a 20 foot sickle bar. It was pulled by 18 mules. He invented a sack needle with a split eye that was very quick to re-thread. He was buying [what later became] Wyatt’s General Store in Esparto in about 1905. To attract attention and business he would ride a bicycle around the narrow ledge on top of the store – two stories above the ground. It was here on March 10, 1906 that Ray was accidently shot in the stomach by a customer supposedly cleaning his pistol. M. D. Abel told me (Russell W. Murphey) that Abel drove a horse and buggy carrying Ray and his wife Katie from Esparto to Woodland Hospital. On the way they forded Cache Creek at flood stage and Katie had to hold Ray’s head up out of the water. When they arrived at the hospital they could not admit Ray because they did not have enough money. They wired Henry N. Murphey in Oakland to bring money, but by the time it got there the next day, Ray had died. It is said that Ray’s hair turned completely white in that short time due do his intense pain.
Ray left his wife, Katie and children:
Wealthy May Murphey (Rickter) Ernest Warrent Murphey Alice Rhea Murphey (Souss)
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April 26, 1879
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Colusa, California, United States
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September 3, 1903
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Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States
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October 1903
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Age 24
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R. E. Murphey & Co., Esparto, California, United States
https://books.google.com/books?id=M9Y-AQAAMAAJ&pg=RA1-PA71 Shoe Retailer and Boots and Shoes Weekly, Volume 48
FIRM CHANGES, REMOVALS, ETC. CALIFORNIA—D. Felsenthal, shoes, etc., of Buckhorn; sold to TV. G. Cornelius. Jarnagin & Co., shoes and dry goods, of Parlier; sold to Woodwood & Jones. J. M. Howell & Co., shoes, etc., of Modesto; sold to J. A. Wagoner. R. G. Woods, shoes and clothing, of Esparto; sold to R. E. Murphy & Co. Mulholland & Howers, shoes and dry goods, of Lemon; succeeded by W. B. Mulholland. Williams & Reel, shoes and general merchandise, of Haynes; sold to J. M. Brennan. =========================================================
YOLO COUNTY WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), September 9 - Only one marriage license was issued this week - William J. STEVENS, age 35, and Mabel ABBOTT, aged 27, both of
$200 Taken From Yolo Post Office WOODLAND (Yolo Co.), September 9 - News reached Woodland yesterday that the Post Office at Esparto, a small town in the western part of the county, was robbed Wednesday night of $200. R.E. MURPHY, the Postmaster, placed the money in what he believed to be a
The burglars effected an entrance through the cellar door and forced
The postal authorities were notified at once by Mr. Murphy, but the local
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February 22, 1905
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Esparto, Yolo, California, United States
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March 31, 1906
Age 26
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http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/CA-DEATH-INDEX/2001-0... "Ray Ernest Murphey d. 31 Mar 1906 in Esparto, Yolo Co
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http://www.newspapers.com/newspage/14774596/ March 30, 1906
Publication: Woodland Daily Democrat iLocation: Woodland, California Issue Date: Friday, March 30, 1906Page: Page 1 SERIOUSLY WOUNDED R, E, Murphy Accidentally Shot at Esparto, The unfortunate Occurrence Takes Place In the Victim's Store-He Is Brought to Woodland for Treatment, Ray E. Murphy, who owns and manages a general merchandise store in Espiirto, was accidentally and perhaps fatally o'clock shot in Thursday his store about 0 evening. The c cumstances, so far as we are able to learn, are about as follows: Murphy and Troy Barr, the youngest sou of Harrison Barr, wore examining a 38-caliber pistol which belonged to Mr, Barr. Mr. Murphy was behind the counter and young Burr was ............... Barr passe,, ...............
----------------------------------- SHOOTING OF A STOREKEEPER WOODLAND, March 31.-- R. E. Murphey of Esparto, who
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SHOT WAS FATAL
In Fridays Democrat there appeared the particulars of the accidental shooting of Ray E Murphy in his place of business at Esparto about 6 oclock Thursday evening. He was also stated on the authority of the physicians in attendance that his chances for recovery were very remote. These fears were well grounded for the young man died at 16 minutes after 5 oclock this morning. After the examination late Friday afternoon there were some evidences that he might rally and hope was not dis? until after 1 oclock this morning when he began to sink rapidly About 3:20[?] o'clock he lapsed into a semiconscious condition from which he did not rally. As a result of the examination the bullet was found under the skin above the left hip but it was not removed. It was also disclosed that he bad lost a great deal of blood on account of internal hemorrhage. This hemorrhage was checked. The wound was not probed and the physicians are not certain whether or not the intestines were cut but the supporting tissues were severed in several places. Just before the examination began, the wife and parents of the young man were admitted to his bedside. He was conscious and talked over his business matters calmly. He begged them not to worry. He said the orders of which he was a member make ample provision for his family. His wife and mother and father saw him no more alive. His two sisters, Mrs. Ada Fleming of Hobarts Mills and Miss Jessie Murphy of Berkeley were not present. Ray Ernest Murphy was a native of Colusa county where he was born on the 24th [26th?] of April 1880. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Murphy. His parents left that county for Berkeley about five years ago but he remained several months in the employ of C. J. R. Ballard grain dealer. Later he joined his parents in Berkeley and for some time assisted his father who is a builder and contractor. On November 23, 1902, he was married in Esparto to Miss Katie McCloud of that place. She survives him and to them two children were born, a daughter now about 3 years of age and a son about 13 months old. After their marriage they returned to Berkeley and made their home with Mr. Murphy's parents until September of 1903. They then took up In Esparto where he engaged in general merchandising. He was also engaged the insurance [and?] was appointed manager ot the telephone company and postmaster. His resignation of the latter office was sent in a few days prior to the tragedy which ended his life. Deceased was a member of the Capay Lodge of Odd Fellows, the Madison Lodge of Masons, and the Arbuckle Camp of Modern Woodsmen. Mr. Murphy during his brief residence in many warm friends by whom he was re? as an honest and upright man. The bereaved family have the deepest sympathy of the entire community. The body was taken to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Barr this afternoon. At 10 oclock Sunday morning the funeral proc2:30 pm, Rev. T. G. Picton will officiate. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Capay. ===================================
The Saturday Bee
Ray Murphy Dies
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April 1906
Age 26
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Capay Cemetary, Esparto, California
Woodland Democrat 3-31-1906 The body was taken to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Barr this afternoon. At 10 oclock Sunday morning the funeral procession will start for Esparto. Services will be held in the Murphy residence at 2:30 pm, Rev. T. G. Picton will officiate. Interment will be in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Capay. =================================
Capay Cemetery
Murphey, Katie L., b. 11 Oct 1882, d. 20 Jan 1947
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Ray E. Murphey Birth: 1879
Burial:
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