William H. Murtha
b. 5 September 1896, d. 24 January 1959
- Father: William Murtha b. June 1867, d. between 1906 and 1910
- Mother: Judith Shipston b. March 1869, d. 24 November 1925
- William H. Murtha was born on 5 September 1896 in Niagara Falls, New York, New York.
- William Murtha and Judith Shipston appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 707 Pierce Avenue (rear). Other members of the household included William H. Murtha, Elizabeth H. Murtha and Marion I. Murtha.
- Judith Shipston appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at Pierce Avenue. Other members of the household included William H. Murtha, Elizabeth H. Murtha and Marion I. Murtha.
- Judith Shipston appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included William H. Murtha, Elizabeth H. Murtha and Marion I. Murtha.
- The following appeared on 28 November 1925 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: The funeral of Mrs. Judith Murtha was held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock from her home, No. 2815 Macklem avenue. The Rev. D. H. Weeks, of the Epiphany Episcopal church, conducted the service. Burial was in Riverdale cemetery.
Mrs. Murtha died on Tuesday. She was 56 years old and a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charles S. Bank, of Albany and Miss Marion Murtha of this city, and a son, Dr. William H. Murtha, of this city, her mother, Mrs. Thomas Shipston; a sister, Miss Jane Shipston, and five brothers, Albert, of Rochester; Edmund, of Youngstown; Clark and Fred, both of this city; and George of La Salle.
The bearers at the funeral yesterday were Ernest Potter, Omar Neville, Otto J. Jacoby, Frank P. Freel, George Stoll and M. H. Hendley. - He married Vera Marie Minniss, daughter of Wilson Minniss and Ella Kee, on 14 December 1929 in New York City, New York, at The Church of the Transfiguration, 1 East 29th Street, by license issued 11 December in Niagara Falls, with E. A. E. MacLaughlin officiating.. It was the first marriage for both, residents of Niagara Falls. Witnesses were Henry T. Allen, of Niagara Falls, and Wanda M. Haggerty, of Lewiston..
- William H. Murtha died on 24 January 1959 at age 62 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
- Vera Marie Minniss became a widow at his death.
- He was interred at Riverdale Cemetery, Lewiston, Niagara County, New York.
- The following appeared on 24 January 1959 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Dr. William H. Murtha, 62, of 812 Cayuga Dr., a native of Niagara Falls and a dentist here for 31 years, died today (Jan. 24, 1959) after a long illness.
Dr. Murtha was graduated from DeVeaux School and the University of Buffalo School of Dentistry. He also attended Cornell University and the Sorbonne, Paris.
A member of the American Legion and the Disabled American Veterans, Dr. Murtha served as an officer with the 1st Division in France during World War I. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
He was a member of the Niagara Falls Dental Society and had been president of the organization. He belonged to the Niagara Club, the Niagara Falls Country Club and the Niagara Frontier Golf Club.
Dr. Murtha retired from practice about two years ago due to illness. His office was at 411 Pine Ave.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vera M. Murtha; a daughter, Mrs. Donald F. Freund, Wallingford, Conn; two sisters, Miss Marion I. Murtha and Mrs. C. F. Banks, both of this city, and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be arranged by Cornell and Daggett Funeral Chapel. - The following appeared on 24 January 1959 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: [Died] In Buffalo, Saturday, Jan. 24, 1959, William H. Murtha of 812 Cayuga Dr. Husband of Veral M; father of Mrs. Donald Freund of Wallingford, Conn; brother of Marion I. Murtha and Mrs. Charles Banks, both of Niagara Falls. He is also survived by one grandchild. Funeral service at the Chapel of Cornell and Daggett Inc., 1517 Main St., Monday, Jan. 26th at 2:30 p.m., the Rev. Cuthbert MacLean officiating. Interment at the convenience of the family.
- Last Edited: 4 Dec 2012