Edward Murphy (politician)
Edward Murphy (July 26, 1818 – December 5, 1895) was a Canadian politician.
The Hon. Edward Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Senator for Victoria, Quebec | |
| In office 1889–1895 | |
| Appointed by | John A. Macdonald |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ryan |
| Succeeded by | James O'Brien |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 26, 1818 County Carlow, Ireland |
| Died | December 5, 1895 (aged 77) Montreal, Quebec |
| Political party | Liberal-Conservative |
Born in County Carlow, Ireland, he emigrated to Lower Canada when he was six.[1] He was appointed to the Senate for the division of Victoria, Quebec on the advice of Sir John A. Macdonald in 1889. A Liberal-Conservative, he served until his death in 1895.[2]
In 1882, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.[1]
There is an Edward Murphy fonds at Library and Archives Canada.[3]
References
- "Very Sudden Death of Senator Edward Murphy". The Daily Mail and Empire. December 6, 1895. p. 8. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- Edward Murphy – Parliament of Canada biography
- "Edward Murphy fonds, Library and Archives Canada".
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