Murphy, Timothy, ca. 1829-1884.

Timothy Murphy, a blacksmith from New Bedford, MA, was born in Iceland in 1829. He joined the 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Cavalry in February 1864. He transferred to the U.S. Navy in July 1864 as an ordinary seaman. He served the on the North Carolina, Hartford and Princeton and saw action at the Battle of Mobile Bay. He was discharged in 1865 and died in 1884 in New Bedford, MA.

From the description of Papers, 1864-1865. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 46425374