Edward Murphy, Jr.
| Edward Murphy, Jr. | |
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| United States Senator from New York | |
| In office March 4, 1893 – March 4, 1899 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Hiscock |
| Succeeded by | Chauncey Depew |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1836 Troy, New York |
| Died | August 3, 1911 (aged 74) Elberon, New Jersey |
| Political party | Democratic |
Edward Murphy, Jr. (December 15, 1834 – August 3, 1911) was a single term United States Senator from New York, a businessman, and mayor of Troy, New York.
Birth and early years
Edward Murphy was born in Troy, New York and attended local schools. He later was graduated from St. John's College, Fordham in 1857.
Career in public service
Murphy was city alderman from 1864 to 1866. He was Mayor of Troy, New York from 1875 to 1883.
In 1893, he was elected as a Democrat a U.S. Senator from New York and served from March 4, 1893, to March 4, 1899. In 1899, he was defeated for re-election by Republican Chauncey M. Depew. Murphy was Chairman of the Committee on Relations with Canada (53rd Congress).
Later years
He resumed his former business activities and was also the president of the Troy Gas Co. and the vice president of the Manufacturers' National Bank of Troy.
His daughter Julia married Hugh J. Grant, a prominent New York City politician.
Death
Murphy died in Elberon, New Jersey on August 3, 1911, aged 74, and was interred in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Troy, New York.
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| Political offices | ||
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Mayor of Troy, New York 1875–1883 |
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| Party political offices | ||
| Preceded by Charles C. B. Walker |
New York State Democratic Committee Chairman May 1888 – September 1894 |
Succeeded by James W. Hinckley |
| United States Senate | ||
| Preceded by Frank Hiscock |
U.S. Senator (Class 1) from New York 1893–1899 Served alongside: David B. Hill, Thomas C. Platt |
Succeeded by Chauncey Depew |
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