City: Hilham
MURPHY, William C., merchant and farmer; born Sulphur Springs, Tenn., Sept. 5, 1854; Irish-Dutch descent; son of Joseph G. and Pyrrilla (Masters) MURPHY; father’s occupation, farmer; educated at Alpine Institute, Overton Co., Tenn.; in early life he was a farmer and secured his business education under many disadvantages; entered the mercantile business in 1882, in which business he is now engaged at Hilham, Tenn.; member of F. & A. M.; married Amy L. JONES May 24, 1883; Democrat; member and Ruling Elder of the Cumberland Presbyterian church.
