Background
Murphy, James Cornelius was born on February 8, 1864 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Cornelius and Honora (McNamara) Murphy.
Murphy, James Cornelius was born on February 8, 1864 in Louisville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Cornelius and Honora (McNamara) Murphy.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Louisville, 1890.
Began as architect with brother, Doctorate. X. Murphy, at Louisville, 1881, partner Doctorate. X. Murphy & Brother, since 1891. Firm architects for Louisville City Hospital, Federal Land Bank, Federal Reserve Bank, Saint Agnes Church, Saint Joseph Infirmary, Waverly Hills Sanitarium, United States Marine Hospital (all of Louisville). Also hospitals in 5 other states.
President Louisville Garage Corporation.
Vice president Louisville Electric Manufacturing Company.
Member National Conference City Planning. Member Executive Committee Community Chest and American Red Cross, Louisville. Trustee University of Louisville.
Fellow American Institute Architects.
Member Knights of Columbus.
Married Mary Sue Strain, June 18, 1890. Children: Honor, Benita (Mistress J. Merlin Guthrie), Mary Denis.