Murphy, John Francis, 1853-1921

Variant names

Dates:

Birth 1853-12-11

Death 1921-01-30

Nationality: Americans,

Biographical notes:

Father of Frank and George Murphy.

From the description of John F. Murphy papers, 1883-1926. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418357

John F. Murphy was born in June 17, 1849 in Guelph, Ontario, of American parents. He graduated from the Law School of the University of Michigan in 1881, then later moved to Harbor Beach, Michigan where he entered private practice. In addition, Murphy served as prosecuting attorney of Huron County, city attorney of Harbor Beach, and member of the Democratic State Central Committee. He and his wife Mary Brennan Murphy were the parents of sons George, Harold, and Frank, and daughter Marguerite.

From the guide to the John Francis Murphy papers, 1883-1940, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan)