John Joseph Murphy (Newfoundland MHA)
John Joseph Murphy | |
|---|---|
Newfoundland House of Assembly | |
| In office 1908–1913 | |
| Constituency | Harbour Main |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1849 Catalina, Newfoundland |
| Died | August 4, 1938 (aged 89) St. John's, Newfoundland |
| Political party | People's |
| Education | Saint Bonaventure's College |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
John Joseph Murphy (May 13, 1849 – August 4, 1938) was a businessman and politician. He represented
Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1908 to 1913 as a People's Party member.[1]
Biography
The son of James Murphy, a ship's captain, and Alice McDonald, he was born at
VONF.[2]
Murphy did not run for reelection to the Newfoundland assembly in 1913. However, he was named to the Legislative Council later that year and served there until 1934.[1]
Murphy died in St. John's at the age of 89.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Baker, Melvin (Spring 1989). "John Joseph Murphy". Newfoundland Quarterly. LXXXIV (4).
- ^ "John Joseph Murphy" (PDF). Business Hall of Fame. Newfoundland and Labrador Junior Achievement. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 13, 2013. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
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