Milburn Murphree (1938–2015)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1938
- Died
- 2015 in Ruleville, MS
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Milburn Murphree born? 1938.
When did Milburn Murphree die? 2015 in Ruleville, MS.
Life story
Milburn Murphree (1938–2015) was born in 1938, and died in 2015 in Ruleville, MS, at about age 77. A cemetery record documents Milburn's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Milburn's life.
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The world Milburn lived through
1939 · age 1 — World War II began in Europe
1947 · age 9 — Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier
1955 · age 17 — Rosa Parks's arrest sparked the Montgomery bus boycott
1963 · age 25 — President Kennedy was assassinated
1974 · age 36 — President Nixon resigned
1986 · age 48 — The Space Shuttle Challenger was lost
2001 · age 63 — The September 11 attacks took place
Questions about Milburn Murphree
When was Milburn Murphree born?
Milburn Murphree was born in 1938.
When did Milburn Murphree die?
Milburn Murphree died in 2015 in Ruleville, MS.
Where did Milburn Murphree die?
Milburn Murphree died in Ruleville, MS.
How old was Milburn Murphree at the time of death?
Milburn Murphree was about 77 years old.
Where is Milburn Murphree buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Milburn's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Milburn Murphree was born?
Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States when Milburn was born.
Who was president when Milburn Murphree died?
Barack Obama was president of the United States when Milburn died.
What generation was Milburn Murphree part of?
Born in 1938, Milburn Murphree was part of the Silent Generation.
What major events happened during Milburn Murphree's lifetime?
During Milburn's lifetime: World War II began in Europe (1939, age 1); the Korean War began (1950, age 12); Alaska and Hawaii became states (1959, age 21); Apollo 11 landed the first people on the Moon (1969, age 31); the Space Shuttle Challenger was lost (1986, age 48); Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast (2005, age 67).
Which U.S. censuses would include Milburn Murphree?
Federal censuses taken during Milburn's lifetime and now public: 1940, 1950.
How many people named Milburn Murphree are on AncestryData?
2 people named Milburn Murphree are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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Birth
1938
Birth
1938
Death
2015
Ruleville, MS
Death
2015
Ruleville, MS
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AncestryData, "Milburn Murphree (1938–2015)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/milburn-murphree-1938-2015-8f8aad28/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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