Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 2nd ed., 1885,
Muhlenberg Co.

SAMUEL W. MURPHEY is a native of Muhlenburgh [sic] County, Ky., and was 
born February 9, 1858.  He is the fourth of five children born to Thomas 
and Julia (Sherrod) Murphey, natives of Muhlenburgh 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 Muhlenburgh County, 
daughter of William and Ange (Johnson) Chorley; natives of Tennessee and 
Muhlenburgh 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.

Murphy Sherrod Chorley Johnson
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Logan TN

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