Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Murphy, Frank B 
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Author: Past and Present of Will County, IL; 1907

Frank B. Murphy, engaged in the grocery business at No. 501 South Chicago 
street, is a native son of Joliet, born on the 12th of August, 1872. His 
father, Frank Murphy, was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1834 and came to the 
United States when twelve or fourteen years of age, locating in Joliet, where 
he remained for two or three years. He then went to California in 1849, 
attracted by the discovery of gold on the Pacific slope. He was married in 
Sacramento county, California, to Miss Mary Brock, a native of Chicago. The 
wedding was celebrated in 1862 and about six years later Mr. Murphy returned 
to Joliet and soon afterward purchased a farm in Troy township. He lived 
thereon until 1887, when he removed to Nebraska. After selling his property in 
this county he took his family to the west, establishing his home in Madison 
county, Nebraska, where he remained for eight years. His death occurred in 
that state in 1890, after which his widow with her five sons and two daughters 
returned to Joliet. The members of the family are Patrick Murphy, now living 
in South Omaha, Nebraska; Kate, the wife of Frank Haley, of South Ottawa 
street, Joliet; Frank B., of this review; Thomas W., who is engaged in 
business with his brother; Margaret K, who is living with her mother at No. 
108 North Broadway, Joliet; James J., who resides with his sister in Joliet; 
and David A., who is living with his mother on North Broadway. Frank B. Murphy 
acquired his early education in the public schools and afterward became a 
student in St. Mary's Seminary at Perryville, Missouri. He accompanied his 
parents on their removal to the west and his mother upon her return to Joliet 
and here, in June, 1902, he opened a grocery store at No. 501 South Chicago 
street. He has a fine business, his trade constantly growing until it has now 
reached extensive and profitable proportions. On the 9th of August, 1905, in 
Joliet, Mr. Murphy was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Griffin, a daughter 
of Mr. and Mrs. James Griffin, the former a well-known resident of this city. 
He is now living with Mr. and Mrs. Murphy at No. 106 D'Arcy avenue, his wife 
having passed away, however, twenty years ago. Mr. Murphy is a member of the 
Knights of Columbus. He stands as a high type of the enterprising business man 
and is a prominent representative of the retail trade in Joliet, displaying 
the spirit of energy and determination which enable him to overcome all 
obstacles and make steady progress in trade circles. 

Additional Comments:
PAST AND PRESENT OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS By W. W. Stevens President of the 
Will County Pioneers Association; Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing 
Company, 1907

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