Person Sheet
NameRosa E. COFFEY [97]
Birth29 Mar 1892, ,, Kentucky [95], [602], [603], [604]
Birth Memopossibly born 1892 or 1893
Death28 Nov 1970, Peoria, Peoria, Illinois [604] Age: 78
Death MemoSt. Francis Hospital
Burial1 Dec 1970, Peoria, Peoria, Illinois [604]
Burial MemoSpringdale Cemetery
FatherBaxter “Banks” COFFEY (~1857-~1899)
MotherSarah/Sallie B. CHILDERS (1865-1922)
Misc. Notes
1. 1930 US Census shows Rosa was first married at age 13. [603]

2. Rosa Murphy’s death certificate mentions her occupation as the owner of a dress shop. [604]
Spouses
1James E. STAPLETON [97], [605], [602], [606]
BirthAug 1885, ,, Kentucky [605], [606]
OccupationFarmer; Carpenter [602], [605]
FatherAndrew S. STAPLETON (1850-)
MotherRhoda F. (1845-)
Marriageabt 1905, ,, Kentucky [97], [602]
ChildrenCharlie H.
 Francis Lee “Fannie”
 Minnie
 Anna
 Lois E.
2Earl MURPHY [607], [603]
Birthabt 1898, ,, Illinois [603]
Deathbef 1970 [604] Age: 72
OccupationShipping Clerk - Washer Manufacturing [603]
Marriageaft 1918
Misc. Notes
1. 1930 US Census shows Rosa’s children from her first marriage (Lee Stapleton, Minnie Stapleton, Anna Stapleton and Lois Stapleton) living with Rosa and Earl Murphy. Ruth Murphy is shown as daughter of Earl Murphy, but not sure if she is the daughter of Rosa. [603]
ChildrenRuth
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