Bridget
MURPHY
Parents & Family of Bridget MURPHY
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Bridget MURPHY.
Born: February 1822 in Hollymount, Mayo, Ireland
Bridget was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1864.
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Bridget married Robert (Rupert) HEFFRON . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Robert (Rupert) HEFFRON was born abt. 1817 in Mayo, Ireland. Robert (Rupert) died 5 August 1885 in Putney, Vermont, USA (East Putney).
Bridget MURPHY died 23 January 1908 in Putney, Vermont, USA .
Details of the family tree of Bridget appear below.
Spouse & Children of Bridget MURPHY
Children of Robert (Rupert) HEFFRON and Bridget MURPHY
Mary HEFFRONDied: 7 May 1931, Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Bridget MURPHY.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Bridget MURPHY.
Records about Bridget MURPHY and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Birth — 1822February 1822
Hollymount, Mayo, Ireland
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1850 Birth of ChildMary HEFFRON was born 1 November 1850, Hollymount, Mayo, Ireland
Bridget was 28 years old.
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 Death of Spouse/PartnerRobert (Rupert) HEFFRON died 5 August 1885, Putney, Vermont, USA (East Putney)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.Death — 190823 January 1908
Putney, Vermont, USA
She died at the age of 86.
Record added: 5/6/2021 2:57:00 PM
Last updated: 12/27/2022 6:15:16 PM
Explore Bridget MURPHY's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
Continue Researching Bridget Murphy
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.Gifts & Resources Related to Hollymount, Mayo, Ireland
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Bridget MURPHY.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.