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Obituary of Amaziah Murphy

8 Aug 1917, Clark Co, IL


Amaziah, son of Absalom and Elizabeth Murphy, was born in Clark Co.,
November 20, 1845 and after several weeks illness died at his home near
Auburn, Aug. 8, 1917, age 71 yrs, 8 mo. and 28 days.  Sept. 8, 1867 he
was married to Missouri Phillips.  To this union were born four
children, Hurly, Mrs. Lillie Veach, Mrs. Minnie Kurts, and Mrs. Myrtle
Wallace, all of which survive him.

He with his wife united with the Christian Church at Fairview in 1894.

After that church was destroyed, they rebuilt at Five Points where he
was chosen one of the Elders of the church.  As long as his health
would permit he was in his accustomed place in the church for his
Master.

When he was about 17 years old he joined the Company C 123rd Regiment,
and fought for his country until the close of the Civil War.

During his sickness everything that loving minds could device and
willing hands accomplish, was done to lengthen his lease on life, but
God knows best.  His place may look empty in the home, where he had
lived, in the same place for over 46 years, but may the teachings of
the beautiful and glorious ending of his life remain ad abide with
these who witnessed it and admonish each of them to be as well prepared
when the final summons comes to them.

He was a kind and generous neighbor, a loving and devoted husband and
father, and will be greatly missed by all.  Besides his wife and
children, he leaves two brothers, Wellington of Marshal and William of
near Auburn.  Two sisters, Mrs. Emily Davis of Moore, Okla. and Mrs.
Katherine McHenry of Fontanet, Ind. besides many friends and other
relatives.

The remains were taken to the Green Moss church and funeral services
were conducted by Bro. Hall of Knightsville, Ind.  Interment in the
cemetery near by.

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