Sacramento County
Biographies
HARRY L.
MURPHY
HARRY L. MURPHY--A highly-esteemed native son who has not only succeeded as a farmer, but has become an efficient and popular constable of his district, is Harry L. Murphy, of Perkins. He was born on a farm on Jackson Road, near Perkins, on September 19, 1883, the son of P. H. and Carrie R. (Jackman) Murphy; his father having been a pioneer, who came out to California in the early days of ‘54, crossing the great plains with oxen; and he worked upon, and homesteaded 160 acres of land, receiving a patent signed by President Lincoln. Mr. Murphy also served as a constable; and he was as intrepid and faithful as any law-enforcers that could be found. He farmed for the remainder of his life; and in March, 1913, closed his useful career. Mrs. Murphy, who came from New Hampshire, and was a Yankee school-ma’am, and here married, is still living, being revered by all who know her.
Harry L. Murphy attended the rural schools, and then went to work on his father’s ranch, continuing with him until the latter’s death; and since his demise, he and his brother, Elmer H., have been operating the farm together. They deal in registered cattle, have exhibited at the state fair since 1880, and have taken many prizes with their stock. Continuing an interesting tradition in the family, Mr. Murphy has recently finished his first term as constable. In national politics he is a Republican. He is fond of hunting and fishing, and he is also very devoted to Sacramento County.
Mr. Murphy married Miss Mattie M. Meisenheimer, a native daughter hailing from Hanford and Florin; and they have three children: Edith Lillian; David Henry; and Cecil Gordon.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With
Biographical Sketches, Page 927. Historic
Record Company, Los Angeles, CA. 1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.