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Samuel W. Murphey
Samuel W. Murphey is a native of Muhlenberg County, Ky., and was born February 9, 1858. He is the fourth of five children born to Thomas and Julia (Sherrod) Murphey, natives of Muhlenberg and Logan Counties, respectively, and of English and Irish origin. Samuel W. was reared on a farm and educated at the common schools. He was but four years old at his father's death. He lived with his mother until the age of twenty-one, when he started in life for himself on 150 acres left him by his father. He was married March 18, 1880, to Jackey Chorley, of Muhlenberg County, daughter of William and Ange (Johnson) Chorley, natives of Tennessee and Muhlenberg County, Ky., respectively. To this union were born two children: Birdie L. and James T. Mr. and Mrs. Murphey are members of the Baptist Church.
Source: Battle, J.H., W.H. Perrin, and G.C. Kniffen. Kentucky: A History of the State. Louisville, KY: F.A. Battey, 1885. Page 916.
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