MURPHY

Wendall Murphy born in Millvale, PEI m. Theresa C. Stevenson from Big Springs, Texas, US. Following Margaret Kemys Walsh’s death, the family purchased the home on August 29, 1949. Most of the family moved out of the province. The property was sold to Earl and Christine Carr on October 7, 1952. Wendall and Theresa Murphy had a family of thirteen children

1. Robert J. (1913—1997) Robert owned property at the junction of #238 and #6 Highway. Robert was a veteran of World War 11. After the War ended he went to work in British Columbia and retired in Langley, BC.

2. Walter B. Murphy deceased 3. Emmett E. Murphy deceased 4. Albert L. Murphy killed in action ~ World War II 5. Ella Mae m. _ Aldridge — Medicine Hat, Alta. She purchased TC. and . Anita Gallant‘s house in 1993. Ella sold within a year to the Christensen family and moved back to Alta. 6. Vernon Toronto, Ont. 7. Patrick deceased 8. Agnes deceased 9. Jean deceased

10. Evelyn m. George Pound, Hunter River - had a trailer on Robert’s property — but have lived in Alberta for many years.

11. Linus Toronto, Ont. 12. Earl Toronto, Ont. 13. Bruce Calgary, Alta.

Four sons of Wendall and Theresa Murphy — Village West (I. to r.) Bruce, Linus, Earle and Robert Murphy

CARR

GEORGE CARR b. Apr. 15, 1931 son of Earl and Christine Carr. George has followed his family’s love for the fishing business. He took over the Walsh property from his father, Earl,

when he married LORRAINE DOIRON b. Aug. 8, 1936 on May 25, 1955.

To move away from the everyday fishing in the sea, he opened a Lobster Pound in the building

next to the home. This has later become a very popular place for local and summer visitors. Here they can purchase any kind of fish they might want. George has been well-known for the quality oysters which he harvests. As the popularity of the fresh fish pound grew, George decrd—

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