Sutter-Yuba County Biographies

MATTHEW BERNARD MURPHY

Transcribed by: Kathy Sedler

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            That one need no longer journey to London, or even to New York or 
San Francisco, for the latest fashions in men�s up-to-date attire, but may be 
satisfactorily accommodated right here in Marysville, while comfortably enjoying 
the unrivalled climate and scenic beauties of Yuba County, is evident to anyone 
who will drop into the attractive tailoring establishment of Matthew Bernard 
Murphy, at 320 Third Street, and spend half an hour looking at both his finished 
work and the interesting commissions progressing toward perfection under his 
artistic eye and skillful hand.  Mr. Murphy settled at Marysville in the spring 
of 1899; and ever since then, he has been one of the recognized pillars of the 
town.  A native son, naturally proud of his association with the Golden State, 
Mr. Murphy was born at Niles on May 5, 1874, the son of John P. and Mary 
(Moriarity) Murphy, the former a true Argonaut who came out to California in the 
gold rush of 1849, but returned to Ireland.  Once more he crossed the ocean, 
this time to tarry in Massachusetts; and still in the early fifties, he again 
set foot on California soil, and settled for a while at Niles.  Later, he lived 
in San Jose, where he was known in railroad circles as a very dependable man.
            Matthew Murphy attended Santa Clara College, where he acquitted 
himself creditably.  He had already, beginning with his tenth year, commenced to 
learn the tailor�s trade; and he worked for seven and one-half years for D. 
Quilty.  Then, according to the good old custom, he traveled as a journeyman 
tailor for seven years; and about March, 1899, he settled at Marysville, where 
he worked for seven years for A. Brown.  He then established himself in 
business; and he has been very successful. Thoroughly trained to do the finest 
of mercantile tailoring, making it a principle never to break faith with a  
customer, but always to represent materials and workmanship just as they are, he 
has been satisfied with a fair profit and happy to serve and to please, and it 
would be strange indeed if good luck did not come Matt. Murphy�s way.  His 
independence in political affairs, evidencing his good civic standards, and his 
live interest in the welfare of the locality, have contributed to accord him an 
enviable position as a citizen and merchant, and to win for him steadfast 
friends.
            Mr. Murphy was married to Miss Margaret Conboy, a charming and 
gifted native daughter of Smartsville, the ceremony taking place at Marysville, 
in 1901.  Her father, Michael Conboy, came to California in 1876; and her 
mother, whose maiden name was Margaret McManus, followed a year later.  She is 
now deceased, and is pleasantly recalled by all who knew her; while the father 
is still living, the center of a circle of devoted friends.  Two children, 
Elaine and Louise, have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy.  He is a 
Knight of Columbus of the third degree, and also belongs to the Maccabees.
 
History of Yuba and Sutter Counties, Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, 1924
p. 1283