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NATHANIEL MURPHY (deceased) was another of the old pioneers of Warren Co.; he was born near Milford in the State of Delaware, April 10, 1790, and was a son of Leven Murphy. Soon after the beginning of the present century, and when about 20 years old he came to Ohio; he settled in Tuttle [sic] Creek Township, and was married to Elizabeth daughter of Edward and Sarah Jones, pioneers of Warren Co., who also settled in Turtle Creek Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, seven children were born, three living, viz., James M.., Hannah Murfort and Sarah. The deceased are Eliza Perrine, Jacob C., Edward J. and Leven. Nathaniel served under Harrison in the war of 1812, and participated in the battle of Fort Meigs. For good service, his country gave him 160 acres of land; he died Feb. 21, 1868; she departed this life June 20, 1862. Mr. Murphy was a hard-working and successful man, and was universally held in esteem by all who knew him; he was self-made, having begun life without capital. Through his industry and economical habits, he was enabled to leave each of his children $10,000. James M. Murphy was born in 1812; during the earlier part of his life he taught school seven years and was a successful teacher. The balance of his time has been devoted to the farm; he owns 166 acres of excellent land which is nicely improved.