Legislator Details
James J. Murphy
AKA:
Number of sessions served 3
Gender: Male
Age at election: 56
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 12/8/1884
City: Detroit MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/23/1945
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
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Burial
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Marital Information:
married Mary B. Howe, dau of Jeremiah and Margaret (Garley) Howe, in Detroit, 1-27-1925
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: civil engineer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
attended Holy Trinity & Cass Central High School;
attended University of Michigan & Columbia University
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Julia (Lane) Murphy. Served as captain of engineers during WWI. He served as Detroit councilman, 1924 and 1925. Member of American Legion.
Notable Facts:
He died at his home in Detroit, MI. Died in office.
Brother of Representative William F. Murphy
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Elections , Metropolitan Affairs, Public Utilities , State Normal College , State Prison of Southern Michigan
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: Townships of Gratiot and Grosse Point, and the cities of Detroit and Grosse Pointe
Date Elected: 11/7/1944
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1945
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Died at his home, 2-23-1945
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Elections , Metropolitan Affairs, State Normal College , State Prison of Southern Michigan
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: Townships of Gratiot and Grosse Point, and the cities of Detroit and Grosse Pointe
Date Elected: 11/3/1942
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1942
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Elections , Metropolitan Affairs, State Normal College , State Prison of Southern Michigan
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Detroit
County of Residence Wayne
District: Wayne 1
District Description: Townships of Gratiot and Grosse Point, and the cities of Detroit and Grosse Pointe
Date Elected: 11/5/1940
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1941
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
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