Michael Henry Murtagh was born in Denver, then part of Arapahoe County Colorado in 1893 to Owen M. Murtagh (1853 - 1915) and Mary McMahon Murtagh (1855 - 1932). He served in the US Army during the First World War and was a motorcycle messenger for General Pershing and the AEF Headquarters. In the years surrounding the war he wrestled professionally as "The Phantom" in both Binghamton and Utica, until his mother found out and asked him to stop. He subsequently worked as a conductor for the Ontario and Western Railroad. Mike remained a confirmed batchelor his entire life doting on his nieces and nephews as well as his grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Many who are alive today can recall as youngsters receiving their annual Christmas card from Uncle Mike with a new, crisp one dollar bill inside. For most it was the only Christmas card they received. Mike sent them to all the related children of at least two and more probably three generations of his siblings' children and grandchildren.
An irrascible man who delighted in the company of any and all members of his family, he lived most of his life as a touchstone of Norwich society in the home on Maydole Street that had belonged to his grandmother, Bridget Scanlon McMahon. As far as anyone who knew him can recall, after his wartime service he never again operated another motor vehicle. He preferred to travel by train, but would accept rides in a car from family and friends. At the time of his death he had been living with his sister Gertrude Eizabeth(whom he called "Libby") Cole and his niece, Mary J. Duffy in Schenectady. He is buried in the same plot as his mother and father, his sister Mary Julia and "Libby's" first husband John Laden.
An irrascible man who delighted in the company of any and all members of his family, he lived most of his life as a touchstone of Norwich society in the home on Maydole Street that had belonged to his grandmother, Bridget Scanlon McMahon. As far as anyone who knew him can recall, after his wartime service he never again operated another motor vehicle. He preferred to travel by train, but would accept rides in a car from family and friends. At the time of his death he had been living with his sister Gertrude Eizabeth(whom he called "Libby") Cole and his niece, Mary J. Duffy in Schenectady. He is buried in the same plot as his mother and father, his sister Mary Julia and "Libby's" first husband John Laden.
Michael Henry Murtagh was born in Denver, then part of Arapahoe County Colorado in 1893 to Owen M. Murtagh (1853 - 1915) and Mary McMahon Murtagh (1855 - 1932). He served in the US Army during the First World War and was a motorcycle messenger for General Pershing and the AEF Headquarters. In the years surrounding the war he wrestled professionally as "The Phantom" in both Binghamton and Utica, until his mother found out and asked him to stop. He subsequently worked as a conductor for the Ontario and Western Railroad. Mike remained a confirmed batchelor his entire life doting on his nieces and nephews as well as his grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Many who are alive today can recall as youngsters receiving their annual Christmas card from Uncle Mike with a new, crisp one dollar bill inside. For most it was the only Christmas card they received. Mike sent them to all the related children of at least two and more probably three generations of his siblings' children and grandchildren.
An irrascible man who delighted in the company of any and all members of his family, he lived most of his life as a touchstone of Norwich society in the home on Maydole Street that had belonged to his grandmother, Bridget Scanlon McMahon. As far as anyone who knew him can recall, after his wartime service he never again operated another motor vehicle. He preferred to travel by train, but would accept rides in a car from family and friends. At the time of his death he had been living with his sister Gertrude Eizabeth(whom he called "Libby") Cole and his niece, Mary J. Duffy in Schenectady. He is buried in the same plot as his mother and father, his sister Mary Julia and "Libby's" first husband John Laden.
An irrascible man who delighted in the company of any and all members of his family, he lived most of his life as a touchstone of Norwich society in the home on Maydole Street that had belonged to his grandmother, Bridget Scanlon McMahon. As far as anyone who knew him can recall, after his wartime service he never again operated another motor vehicle. He preferred to travel by train, but would accept rides in a car from family and friends. At the time of his death he had been living with his sister Gertrude Eizabeth(whom he called "Libby") Cole and his niece, Mary J. Duffy in Schenectady. He is buried in the same plot as his mother and father, his sister Mary Julia and "Libby's" first husband John Laden.
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