Mary Growney was born around 1830 in Knocknagartan, Munterconnaught, Cavan, Ireland.

Marriage to Bernard Murphy

Around 1850, she married Bernard Murphy, who was born around 1826 in the townland of Island, Munterconnaught. Together, Bernard and Mary farmed in Island and raised their large family.

Genealogical records reveal ten children born to the couple, in Island, between 1854 and 1872:

• Michael

• Catherine

• Rose

• Jane

• Mary

• Philip

• Patrick

• Thomas

• Anne

• Thomas

Bernard Murphy passed away on 14 August 1898 in Island at the age of approximately 72, with his death registered by his widow, Mary, who was present at his passing.

In the twilight of her life, Mary appeared in the 1901 and 1911 Census of Ireland as a widow managing the household in Island. The 1901 census records her as a 55-year-old farmer and head of family, while the 1911 census lists her at age 75, working as an old-age pensioner.

Mary Murphy passed away on 30 November 1911 in Island at the age of 76, from senile decay. Her death was registered by Lawrence Murphy, who was present at her passing.