Robert Shortridge Murphy

1847 - 1905  (58 years)

• Name	Robert Shortridge Murphy
  Born	1847	Buchanan Co. VA
  Gender	Male
  Died	1905	Buchanan Co. VA
  Person ID	I9797	Master File
  Last Modified	2 Dec 2011

  
  

  Family	Sarah Jane CHAMBERS,   b. Jun 1841, Russell Co. VA ,   d. Buchanan Co. VA
  Divorced	ca 1883
  Notes	Robert was the son of Polly Shortridge (daughter of Robert Shortridge and Rebecca Brown) and Edmond Murphy. In 1859, Edmond was murdered by Joseph Staton. The murderer escaped from jail and was a fugitive. In order to protect herself and her children, Polly began to use Shortridge as their surname. Later on, some of the children returned to using Murphy, some did not. Note: Some of his siblings used Shortridge and Murphy as their surnames at different times, which can be confusing, while others kept the name Shortidge and others used Murphy. Robert is the brother of Clarissa Shortridge who married Sarah's brother, John T. Chambers. He was a deputy sheriff in Grundy and was murdered transporting a prisoner in 1905.
  Children	1. Alexander Murphy   2. Meldora Murphy
  Last Modified	2 Dec 2011
  Family ID	F6454	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart