Murphy, Castle Hadlock, 1886-1985
Dates
- Existence: 1886 - 1985
Biographical History
Castle Hadlock Murphy (1886-1985) was a Latter-day Saint Church leader in Utah and Hawaii.
Castle Hadlock Murphy was born October 1, 1886, in Ogden, Utah, to Emanuel Mark Murphy and Eliza Miranda Hadlock. After high school, Castle completed masonry training in 1906. He had met his wife, Verna Ann Fowler, his junior year of high school, and they were married shortly before serving a mission together for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Hawaiian Islands. The couple served for four years in Hawaii, from 1909 to 1913. The family settled in Ogden, Utah, and Castle worked in various occupations, including masonry, clerk of the District Court, and campaign manager for Mayor George E. Browning. In 1928, he became the bishop of the Ogden Second Ward, and in 1929, ran for mayor himself. In 1930, Castle and Verna were called to serve as the President and Matron of the Hawaiian Temple and the Hawaiian Mission for six years. After a two year break, the couple was again called to serve as President and Matron of the Hawaiian temple in 1938, serving until 1941. In 1944, Castle and Verna were called a fourth time to Hawaii to lead the mission and the temple. They were released in 1947. Castle and Verna had five children. Verna passed away in 1959, and Castle passed away on December 20, 1985.
Citation:
Harold B. Lee Library. Dept. of Archives and Manuscripts. Register of the Castle Hadlock Murphy papers, 1982: leaf 1 (b. 10-1-1886, Ogden, Utah; moved to Hawaii, 1909; returned to Utah, 1947; Mormon missionary)Mormon missionary diaries, via WWW, Dec. 10, 2010 (Castle Murphy; Castle Hadlock Murphy; mason, missionary; d. Dec. 20, 1985 in Orem, Utah)
Ancestry.com, viewed Dec. 10, 2010 (Castle H. Murphy; Castle Hadlock Murphy; Castle Murphy; Castle Henry Murphy)
Churchofjesuschrist.org, via WWW, March 10, 2021 (Castle Hadlock Murphy, born October 1, 1886, died December 20, 1985)
Familyseaerch, via WWW, March 10, 2021 (five children)
UPB files, March 10, 2021 (Castle Hadlock Murphy; born in Ogden, Utah, to Emanuel Mark Murphy and Eliza Miranda Hadlock; completed masonry training in 1906; met Verna Ann Fowler high school, and in high school; were married shortly before serving a mission together for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Hawaiian Islands, 1909-1913; settled in Ogden, Utah; worked in various occupations, including masonry, clerk of the District Court, and campaign manager for Mayor George E. Browning; in 1928, became the bishop of the Ogden Second Ward, and in 1929, ran for mayor; in 1930, Castle and Verna were called to serve as the President and Matron of the Hawaiian Temple and the Hawaiian Mission until 1936; called again in 1938, serving until 1941; in 1944, called again until 1947; Verna passed away in 1959, and Castle passed away on December 20, 1985)
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Castle Hadlock Murphy bound research and reference files, date of production not identified
Contents include Castle Hadlock Murphy's bound research and reference files. Materials dated approximately 1905 to 1982.
Castle Hadlock Murphy corespondence, 1909-1982
Contents include correspondence about Castle Hadlock Murphy's family, church service, and discussion of the publication of his autobiography. Dated 1909 to 1980.
Castle Hadlock Murphy personal papers, 1909-1973
Contents include Castle Hadlock Murphy's personal papers including journals, transcripts, and other miscellaneous materials. Materials date 1909 to 1973.
Castle Hadlock Murphy unbound research and reference files, date of production not identified
Contents include Castle Hadlock Murphy's unbound research and reference files. Materials dated approximatley 1905 to 1982.
Mission of love
Typewritten correspondence, newspaper clippings, and autobiographical materials relating to Murphy and the Mormon Church in Hawaii.
Castle Hadlock Murphy papers
Collection includes newspaper clippings, programs, and a draft of the book "Castle of Zion" with handwritten corrections. The materials relate to Murphy's death and funeral. The book is a draft of his autobiography in which he emphasizes his experience as a mission president for the Mormon Church in Hawaii.
Castle Hadlock Murphy papers
Collection includes holographs, typescripts, bound volumes, printed materials (some photocopies), and microfilm. Includes correspondence, a journal (1909-1910), an oral history interview (1973), and personal writings with associated research materials relating to Murphy's activity in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, particularly events in Hawaii where Murphy served as a missionary and president of the Hawaiian Mission and temple.
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