Robert F. Murphy (politician)
| Robert F. Murphy | |
|---|---|
| 59th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1957–1961 | |
| Governor | Foster Furcolo |
| Preceded by | Sumner G. Whittier |
| Succeeded by | Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr. |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 21st Middlesex District | |
| In office 1943–1955 | |
| Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1949–1953 | |
| Succeeded by | John F. Thompson |
| Minority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1953–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Gibbons |
| Succeeded by | Charles Gibbons |
| Metropolitan District Commissioner | |
| In office 1960–1964 | |
| Preceded by | John L. Maloney |
| Succeeded by | Howard J. Whitmore, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1899 Somerville, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 9, 1976 (aged 76) Malden, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Malden public Schools, Dean Academy, Trinity College |
| Profession | Journalist |
Robert F. Murphy (January 24, 1899 - January 9, 1976) was an American politician who as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1949 Murphy became the first Democrat to serve as the Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Murphy also served as the 59th Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts from January 1957 to January 1961.
Bibliography
- New York Times, Robert F Murphy, Mass Lt Gov, '56–60, dies Jan 9 in Malden (Mass) at 76. Served 6 terms in Mass Legis and in '49 became Dem party's 1st majority leader in House, Page 45, Column 2 (January 11, 1976).
- 1947 1948 Public officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, MA: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1947, p. 243.
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sumner G. Whittier |
Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts 1957–1961 |
Succeeded by Edward F. McLaughlin, Jr. |