Frank Murphy (Michigan legislator)
Frank Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1937 – 1940 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1878 Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 1940 (aged 62) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Frank Murphy (January 12, 1878 – July 15, 1940)[1] was an American politician in Michigan.
Early life
Murphy was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on January 12, 1878. Murphy was of Irish descent. His father, Frank Murphy, was a judge in this area and worked in the insurance business.[2]
Career
Murphy also worked in the insurance business. He also worked with other businesses at different times, including the Detroit Times, a telephone company, and a gas company. On November 3, 1937, Murphy was elected as a Democratic member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Wayne County 1st district. He served in this position until 1940.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Obituary". Detroit Free Press. July 16, 1940. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Frank Murphy". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
- ^ "Murphy, E to F". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 13, 2019.