We are working to put
family genealogy and history on these pages. This will include
genealolgy by Robert E. Hursey and John A. Murphy, who have done
much research in this area.
We also want to include
pictures and histories of the cemeteries in Tuscarawas county
that contain our ancestors, as well as pictures and information
on the old homesteads, schools and churches.
Hartwood Cemetery (seen
on the cover page of this section) and Wesley Chapel Cemetery,
among others, are the burial sites of many Hurseys and Murphys.
There is much to do, but
suffice to say for now, the Murphys from Ireland and the Hurseys
from England (or, some say, originally spelled Hussey) came to
Ohio in the early nineteenth century. Both families settled in
Washington Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio... where some still
live.
This is a work in progress,
so stay tuned.
And if you have something
to contribute or would like to help creating content for these
pages by all means contact
Bob or Jim.