James Joseph Murphy (November 3, 1898 – October 19, 1962) was an American businessman, World War I veteran, and politician who served two terms as a United States representative from New York from 1949 to 1953.
James J. Murphy | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | Ellsworth B. Buck |
| Succeeded by | Adam Clayton Powell Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Joseph Murphy November 3, 1898 Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Died | October 19, 1962 (aged 63) Staten Island, New York, US |
| Resting place | St. Peter's Cemetery on Staten Island, New York |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Businessman |
Biography
editHe was born in Brooklyn, and educated in the public schools of Staten Island.
Military service
editMurphy served as a noncommissioned officer with the 1st New York Cavalry on the Mexican border during the Pancho Villa Expedition in 1916. During World War I, he was a sergeant with the 104th Machine Gun Battalion, 27th Division, and served in France and Belgium.
Business
editAfter the war, Murphy engaged in the import and export shipping business in New York City.
Political career
editIn 1948, Murphy was elected as a Democrat to the 81st Congress. He was reelected in 1950, and served from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1953. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1952.
Murphy served on the New York City Council from 1954 to 1957.
Later career and death
editHe was a freight and shipping broker and resided in the Grymes Hill area of Staten Island.
He died on Staten Island in 1962,[1] and was buried at Saint Peter's Cemetery on Staten Island.
References
edit- ^ "James J. Murphy, Legislator, Dies; Ex-Richmond Congressman Served on City Council". New York Times. October 20, 1962.
External links
edit- United States Congress. "James J. Murphy (id: M001094)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.