John L. Murray (representative)
John L. Murray | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839 | |
| Preceded by | Linn Boyd |
| Succeeded by | Linn Boyd |
| Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives | |
| In office 1830–1835 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 25, 1806 Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 1842 (aged 36) Wadesboro, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Irvin Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Politician, lawyer |
John L. Murray (January 25, 1806 – January 31, 1842) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.
Born in Pennsylvania, Murray studied law and was admitted to the bar. He moved to Kentucky and held several local offices. He served three terms in the Kentucky House of Representatives 1830–1835.
Murray was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-fifth Congress (March 4, 1837 – March 3, 1839). He died in Wadesboro, Kentucky, January 31, 1842. He was interred in Irvin Cemetery.
Murray, Kentucky - a town in the southwest portion of the state - was named in honor of him.
References
- United States Congress. "John L. Murray (id: M001110)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.