Elko County NV Archives Obituaries.....Murphy, Dan October 22, 1882
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Reno Evening Gazette October 24, 1882
Death of Dan Murphy
A Cattle King and Largest Landowner in the World
News was received at the Gazette office this morning of the death of Dan Murphy
of Hallock station, one of the largest stockmen in the State.  He died at Elko
Sunday.  Mr. Murphy came to this coast in 1844 in company with the father and
brothers.  They were all very prominent men and figure very prominently in the
early history of California.  He was the largest land owner in the world.  The
Gazette last year, gave a long and interesting account of his life from 1844. 
The article was extensively copied by the Eastern press and it found its way
into several English papers.  Mr. Murphy was greatly annoyed for several months
by receiving letters from nearly every nation asking him to contribute to this
and that.  He died very wealthy, and leaves a history that any young man can
read and profit by.  His life was spent on the frontier and is full of
interesting and thrilling adventures.  His remains were taken to Sacramento and
from thence to San Jose by special train.  The funeral will take place to-morrow
and mother earth will fold in her bosom the mortal remains of one of Nevada’s
best citizens.


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