Mary T. Murphy

Mary T. Murphy

• Father: Philip Murphy b. circa 1824, d. 13 March 1905
• Mother: Mary E. (?) b. circa 1824, d. circa 26 June 1906

• Mary T. Murphy was born circa 1846 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
• Philip Murphy and Mary E. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Lockport, New York. Other members of the household included Mary T. Murphy, Sarah Murphy and Anna L. Murphy. Also in the household were a young woman and two young cabinet makers, all born in Ireland.
• Philip Murphy and Mary E. (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Lockport, New York. Other members of the household included Mary T. Murphy, Sarah Murphy and Anna L. Murphy.
• She married Lyman R. Oliver, son of Elisha Oliver and Cynthia Richardson, in December 1863.
• Lyman R. Oliver and Mary T. Murphy, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Lockport, New York, enumerated near Lyman's parents.. Other members of the household included Fred R. Oliver and Chauncey Eugene Oliver.
• Lyman R. Oliver and Mary T. Murphy appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Lockport, Niagara County, New York, at Main Street. Other members of the household included Fred R. Oliver, Chauncey Eugene Oliver, Harriette Alice Oliver and Grace E. Oliver.
• The following appeared on 25 July 1890 in The Lockport Daily Journal: Mrs L. R. Oliver has returned from Suspension Bridge, where she has been visiting her husband, Customs Officer Oliver.
• Lyman R. Oliver and Mary T. Murphy appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 1340 Niagara Avenue. Other members of the household included Harriette Alice Oliver, Philip Curtis Oliver and Grace E. Oliver.
• The following appeared on 2 October 1902 in The Lockport Journal: The wedding of F. Allen Retallack of Niagara Falls, and Miss Frances Dayo took place Wednesday, Oct. 1, at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Sague in Sanborn. The Rev. W. F. Faber officiated. The bride was gowned in brown broadcloth with a hat to match and carried bride roses. Miss Grace Oliver acted as bridesmaid, Philip Oliver as best man and little Orilia Partrick as ring bearer. About 25 immediate relatives were present.
       Mr. and Mrs. Retallack left on the four o'clock train for Cleveland. After Nov. 1 they will be home at Niagara Falls. There were present from Lockport: Mrs. Charles Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Edson Partrick and daughter Orilia, while Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Oliver, Philip Oliver, the Misses Grace and Hattie Oliver, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Oliver, and Mrs. Charles Retallack, were present from Niagara Falls, and Mr. and Mrs. William Christian, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. William Christian, Jr., from Buffalo.
• The following appeared on 6 May 1903 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. William Christian of Buffalo was the guest yesterday of her sister, Mrs. Lyman R. Oliver of Niagara Avenue. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Philip Murphy of Lockport have come to the Falls to spend the summer with their daughter, Mrs. Lyman R. Oliver of Niagara Avenue.
• The following appeared on 14 March 1905 in The Lockport Journal: At Niagara Falls, N. Y., March 13, 1905, Phillip Murphy, in the 81st year of his age, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. [L.] R. Oliver. The deceased was a lifelong resident of this city and the remains will be brought here for burial. Funeral will take place from the residence of his granddaughter, Mrs. C. F. Baker, 169 West avenue, this city, Wednesday, March 15, at 2 p. m. Interment at Cold Springs.
       Friends are invited to attend.
• The following appeared on 26 June 1906 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] Mrs. Philip Murphy at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. L. R. Oliver, 1340 Niagara avenue, aged 82 years. Leaves to mourn her loss, three daughters Mrs. Wm. Christian, Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. L. R. Oliver, Niagara Falls, N. Y., Mrs. A. Retallack, Lockport, N. Y., Funeral Thursday, June 28, Lockport. Interment, Cold Springs cemetery.
• The following appeared on 16 July 1907 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Charles Retallack and Mrs. Christian of Buffalo and Mrs. Minnie Murphy of Lockport have returned to their homes after having been the guets of Mrs. L. R. Oliver of Niagara street for several days.
• Lyman R. Oliver and Mary T. Murphy appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Harriette Alice Oliver and Grace E. Oliver.
• In 1913, Mary T. Murphy and Lyman R. Oliver were living in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1340 Niagara Avenue at the time of their 50th wedding anniversary.
• On 1 January 1914 Mary T. Murphy and Lyman R. Oliver celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at 1340 Niagara Avenue.
• Lyman R. Oliver and Mary T. Murphy appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 1340 Niagara Avenue. Other members of the household included Harriette Alice Oliver, Grace E. Oliver, Philip Curtis Oliver and Margaret L. Wilson.
• Lyman R. Oliver became a widower at her death.
• Mary T. Murphy died on 27 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, New York.
• She was interred at Oakwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York.
• The following appeared on 27 January 1920 in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Mary T., wife of Lyman R. Oliver, died suddenly Monday, Jan. 26, 1920, at her home, 1340 Niagara Avenue, Niagara Falls, N. Y. She leave to mourn her loss her bereaved husband, Lyman R. Oliver, three sons Fred R. Oliver of this city, C. Uegene of La Salle, N. Y., Phillip C. of Niagara Falls, N. Y., and two daughters, Harriett A. and Grace E., both of Niagara Falls.
       Notice of funeral later.
• The following appeared on 28 January 1920 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] In this city, January 27th, 1920, at her home, 1340 Niagara avenue, Mrs. Lyman R. Oliver, in the 74th year of her age. Besides her husband, she is survived by one sister, Mrs. A. Retallock?, Kenmore, N. Y., three sons, Fred R., Lockport, N. Y., C. Eugene, La Salle, N. Y. and Philip C. this city, two daughters, Harriet A. and Grace E. Oliver, at home. Five grand children and one great grand child. Funeral services at the home, Thursday afternoon, at 1:30 o'clock. Burial at the convenience of the family.

• Last Edited: 24 Oct 2014