The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Canterbury Provincial District]
Murphy, Richard
Murphy, Richard, Farmer, East Eyreton. Mr. Murphy was born in the district in 1868, and has always been engaged in country pursuits. He has been for seven years a member of the East Eyreton school committee. As an Oddfellow he was a member of the Ohoka Lodge for six years. Mr. Murphy was married, in 1889, to a daughter of the late Mr. J. Gray, of East Eyreton, and has four daughters and one son.