Murphy, William Beverly "W. B. "

Other Events:

• News Mention: 4 Oct 1909; Appleton Post Crescent

William married Stevens, Viola Blanche Abt 1879, , , New Brunswick, Canada. Viola was born 27 Oct 1858, Saint John, , New Brunswick, Canada; died Abt 1911, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 1043

Notes:

Biography:
S. W. MURPHY, secretary and treasurer of the Riverside Fiber and Paper Company, was born July 4, 1881, and is a son of W. B. and Viola Blanche (Stevens) Murphy, both of whom were born in New Brunswick, he at Andover, and she at St. John's. They came to Appleton in 1880. Two brothers of W. B. Murphy, George Howard and Walter James Murphy, the latter of whom died April 22, 1910, had preceded them, coming about 1874, and going into the logging business at Appleton. For one year W. B. Murphy worked in the general store of Baily and Schlaefer, and from 1882 until 1891 was in the employ of Kimberly & Clark. Then, in association with Lyman Barnes, C. B. Clark and Colonel Frambach, he organized the Pulp Wood Supply Company and continued with that concern as manager until the organization of the Riverside Fiber Company, of which he was secretary, treasurer and manager until his death in 1910, when his son, S. W. Murphy succeeded him as secretary and treasurer of the present company. W. B. Murphy was a republican in politics, and fraternally was identified with the Masons. Three children were born to W. B. Murphy and wife, namely: S. W.; Frank S., who was born September 22, 1885, and is now with the Riverside Fiber and Paper Company; and Ethel S., who was born November 6, 1889, and now resides with her brother, S. W. The mother died March 25,1911. S. W. Murphy was married August 17, 1904, to Hilma A. Anderson, a daughter ot John Anderson, and they have three children: Dorthy A., born July 7, 1905; Beverly B., born June 7, 1907; and Frank A., born May 17, 1908. Mrs. Murphy is a member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Murphy is identified with the Masonic Blue Lodge and with the Knights of Pythias.

Stephen married Anderson, Hilma Amanda 17 Aug 1904. Hilma (daughter of Anderson, John and Peterson, Mathilda) was born 2 Aug 1881, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 Dec 1962, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 1123
• Obituary: 27 Feb 1945; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

Biography:
FRANK S. MURPHY, cashier of the Riverside Fiber and Paper Company, one of the leading firms of paper manufacturers of Northern Wisconsin, is a popular resident of Appleton, where he has spent his entire life. Mr. Murphy was born September 2, 1885, in Appleton, and his education was secured in the public and high schools. He began his business career with the firm with which he is now connected, joining their forces in January, 1905, as an office clerk, and being gradually advanced until he reached his present position. He is one of the firm's most trusted employes, and has gained his present position through the force of his own industry and merit. Mr. Murphy is a popular member of the Masons and the Elks. In 1910, he was united in marriage with Miss Mabel Dean, of Appleton.

Obituary:
Frank S. Murphy 9/2/1885 2/26/1945 Post Crescent 2/27/1945 14

Frank married Dean, Mabel Abt 1910. Mabel (daughter of Dean, Dwight W. and Wilson, Helene) was born 9 Dec 1886, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 23 Mar 1972, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]