Postby dognose » Tue Jun 29, 2021 5:20 am
ANDREW MORPHY
London, Ontario
Andrew Morphy, London, Ont., one of the pioneers in the diamond business of western Ontario, and one of the last survivors of the Canadian Rebellion of 1837, died on the morning of Thursday, Dec. 29, aged 96 years. He was born in Monaghan County, Ireland in 1814, and when young came with his parents to Canada. Shortly afterwards the rebellion broke out, and he was engaged on the side of the Government. He entered into business as a jeweler in London in 1853, and had a successful career. His son, Alfred Morphy, jeweler, of London, and two other children survive him.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 11th January 1911
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