Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Martha Magdalena "Magdalena" Kirchner

Female 1841 - 1929  (88 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Martha Magdalena "Magdalena" Kirchner was born 10 Mar 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1929, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Kirchner
    • Name: Martha Magdalena "Magdalena" Murphy
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83192
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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    For the Pioneer woman was here and took a hand. Was first to extend sympathy when someone died. The First to offer aid. In Sickness, sat up nights so the hausfrau could get a rest. Made soups, and puddings and sent them over. Helped the Doctor when a child was born. Performed his normal function, in his absence in addition to her own.

    I Quote from a letter:

    "My Mother helped bring 78 Corktown kids into this world and then lost count.

    The "Mother" was Mrs. James Murphy Sr.

    The writer, her daughter, Gertie.


    Le Rue De Commerce, Other Times Other Customs Other Days Other Ways, Winfield Brewster 1954

    Martha — James Murphy. James was born Between 21 May 1830 and 21 May 1834, , Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1911, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Anthony Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jul 1864, Fisher Mills, (Cambridge) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1953, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Mary's of the Visitation Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. James Albert Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Aug 1864, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario.
    3. 4. Margaret "Maggie" Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jan 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Angeline "Angie" Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 6. Charles Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 7. Gertrude Delena Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Aug 1884, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Anthony Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born 28 Jul 1864, Fisher Mills, (Cambridge) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1953, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Mary's of the Visitation Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156813120
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81790
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer's Son
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1886, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mechanic
    • Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
    • Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

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    John A. Murphy

    HESPELER - John Anthony Murphy, 89, a life-long resident of the Hespeler district, died Tuesday at his residence, Galt St. Mr. Murphy was born at Fisher Mills, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Murphy. He attended Kossuth School. He married Catherine Foley. They celebrated their diamond wedding, receiving congratulations from Pope Pius and also from the late King George VI. A member of St. Mary's RC Church, Mr. Murphy served on the Separate School Board for several years. He was a member of the Hespeler League Sacred Heart, the Holy Name Society, and honorary member of the Galt Knights of Columbus. He was employed as a machinist at the R. Forbes Company Ltd., now the Dominion Woolens, and retired in March, 19(37). He was one of the original members of the Hespeler Fire Brigade and served for over 40 years. His wife predeceased him in 1947. Surviving are a son and three daughters, Mrs. J.T. McCaffrey, and Herbert Murphy, Hespeler, Mrs. W. O. Winterholt and Mrs. August Lang, both of Kitchener; one sister, Mrs. Harry Thomson, Calgary, Alta., three grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. The body is at the Stager Funeral Home until Thursday when requiem high mass will be solemnized at st. Mary's RC Church, Hespeler, at 10 a.m. with interment in St. Mary's RC Cemetery

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 29 Apr 1953

    John married Catherine Foley 8 Nov 1886, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Thomas Foley and Bridget Moran) was born 8 Sep 1864, Euphemia Township, Lambton County, Ontario, Canada; died 1947; was buried , Saint Mary's of the Visitation Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Ethel Delores Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Oct 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 9. Herbert A. Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Dec 1896, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1964, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Mary's of the Visitation Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 10. Ferol Mary B. Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Feb 1888, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 11. Annie Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 12. Anna Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Sep 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  2. 3.  James Albert Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born 8 Aug 1864, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1938, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60436
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Handler
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carder Wool
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foreman, Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

    James — Delphia C. Bechtel. Delphia (daughter of Christian Nicholas Bechtel and Mary Schaefer) was born 16 Sep 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jan 1917; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Roy Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jul 1887, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1888; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario.
    2. 14. Albert Charles "Charley" Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Nov 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1959.
    3. 15. Edna M. Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 16. Magdeline Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Aug 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 17. Reta Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 4.  Margaret "Maggie" Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born 1 Jan 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Margaret "Maggie" Walton
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145902
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Fancy Cutter

    Margaret — William Walton. William was born CALC 4 Jun 1858, , England; died 21 Jan 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Vera Maggie Johanna Walton  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Feb 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  4. 5.  Angeline "Angie" Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born 3 Apr 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-310663
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic


  5. 6.  Charles Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-310664
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Apprentice Baker
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic


  6. 7.  Gertrude Delena Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (1.Martha1) was born 22 Aug 1884, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Gertie Murphy
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83194
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Ethel Delores Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Martha1) was born 3 Oct 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81792
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic


  2. 9.  Herbert A. Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Martha1) was born 25 Dec 1896, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1964, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Mary's of the Visitation Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71325504
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81795
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

    Herbert — Theresa T. Halasey. Theresa was born 4 May 1896, Burlington Junction, Nodaway, Missouri, United States; died 6 Jun 1987, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Mount Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]


  3. 10.  Ferol Mary B. Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Martha1) was born 26 Feb 1888, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Ferol Mary B. Winterhalt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-307304
    • Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1921, 60 Francis St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Ferol married William O. Winterhalt 17 Sep 1917, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Henry Winterhalt and Theresa Spielmacher) was born 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Catherine Theresa Winterhalt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jul 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1996, Alameda, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    2. 20. John Winterhalt  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.

  4. 11.  Annie Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Martha1) was born Sep 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-223104
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic


  5. 12.  Anna Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.Martha1) was born 9 Sep 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-81796


  6. 13.  Roy Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born 13 Jul 1887, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1888; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55932


  7. 14.  Albert Charles "Charley" Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born 25 Nov 1888, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1959.

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    • Name: Charles Murphy
    • Name: Charley Murphy
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212486
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Railway, Office
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

    Albert married Rosabell Smith 27 Sep 1916, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rosabell (daughter of Francis W. "Frank" Smith and Lavina M. Bossenberry) was born 14 Feb 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 21. Florence Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 22. James Francis Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1917; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 23. Helen Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Apr 1919, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1983.
    4. 24. Bernard Charles "Bud" Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Apr 1923; died 1 Jan 2022, West Covina, Los Angeles, California, United States.
    5. 25. Douglas John Murphy  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 May 1927; died 2 Dec 1997.

  8. 15.  Edna M. Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born 28 Jan 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died 1972; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Edna M. Hartman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60469
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer, Office
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

    Edna — Adam Charles Hartman. Adam (son of August Hartmann and Rosina "Rosa" Buckel) was born 18 Jul 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 26. Norma Rose Hartman  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1922, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1925; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario.

  9. 16.  Magdeline Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born 16 Aug 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60482


  10. 17.  Reta Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born Apr 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-212489
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic


  11. 18.  Vera Maggie Johanna Walton Descendancy chart to this point (4.Margaret2, 1.Martha1) was born 18 Feb 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83197
    • Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School



Generation: 4

  1. 19.  Catherine Theresa Winterhalt Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ferol3, 2.John2, 1.Martha1) was born 14 Jul 1918, , Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1996, Alameda, , Saskatchewan, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-307305
    • Residence: 1921, 60 Francis St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic


  2. 20.  John Winterhalt Descendancy chart to this point (10.Ferol3, 2.John2, 1.Martha1) was born 1919, , Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-307306
    • Residence: 1921, 60 Francis St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic


  3. 21.  Florence Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albert3, 3.James2, 1.Martha1)

  4. 22.  James Francis Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albert3, 3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born 4 Feb 1917; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-60458


  5. 23.  Helen Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albert3, 3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born 14 Apr 1919, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1983.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75556


  6. 24.  Bernard Charles "Bud" Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albert3, 3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born 9 Apr 1923; died 1 Jan 2022, West Covina, Los Angeles, California, United States.

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    • Military: WW2
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-306712

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    Oakdale Mortuary & Memorial Park

    Bernard Charles "Bud" Murphy,
    Born on April 9th, 1923 and passed away peacefully at home on January 1st, 2022.

    He is preceded by his wife, June, and his son, Timothy. He is survived by his sons, David and Todd, their spouses,

    Alice and Victoria, 5 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren.

    Bernard was a charismatic father and friend, as well as a highly respected World War ll Army veteran and business owner.

    He migrated from Canada to California in 1949 and for the past 68 years was a resident of West Covina.

    He was an avid reader and car enthusiast and liked to spend time learning about new products or brainstorming new ideas

    After he retired, he stayed active by visiting his friends and taking walks around Cortez Park.

    Bernard was always putting smiles on the faces of everyone he knew.

    Services will be private.

    Bernard Murphy Obituary - Glendora, CA (2023). Available at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/glendora-ca/bernard-murphy-10519434 (Accessed: 15 January 2023).


  7. 25.  Douglas John Murphy Descendancy chart to this point (14.Albert3, 3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born 24 May 1927; died 2 Dec 1997.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145901


  8. 26.  Norma Rose Hartman Descendancy chart to this point (15.Edna3, 3.James2, 1.Martha1) was born 1922, of, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1925; was buried , St. Mary Of The Visitation Roman Catholic Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo, Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-55931