J. J. Murphy (politician)

James John Murphy (October 4, 1868 – September 26, 1951)[1] served in the California legislature and was born in Canada. He was a part of the California's 1st State Assembly district and served from January 5, 1925 – January 7, 1929.[2] After his first term, he resigned telling his constituents,"Sacramento is no place for an honest man."

J. J. Murphy
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 1st district
In office
January 5, 1925 – January 7, 1929
Preceded byG. H. Douglas
Succeeded byHenry M. McGuinness
Personal details
Born(1868-10-04)October 4, 1868
Nova Scotia, Canada
DiedSeptember 26, 1951(1951-09-26) (aged 82)
Weed, California
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJanette E. Langdon
Children5

References

  1. "Join California". joincalifornia.com.
  2. Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.


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