Background
Murphy, Francis S. was born on October 12, 1882 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry J. and Mary A. (Dunn) Murphy.
Murphy, Francis S. was born on October 12, 1882 in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Son of Henry J. and Mary A. (Dunn) Murphy.
Educated Hartford grammar and high schools. Master of Arts (honorary), Trinity College.
1 son, Warner. Began as errand boy Hartford Times, 1898, and since in their employ, public in 1936 and secretary of corporation, 1928-1971. Trustee Mechanics Savings Bank. Life director of New England Council.
Chairman of Connecticut aeronautics commission.
Trustee Gannett Newspaper Foundation, Julius Hartt Foundation Corporation, American School for the Deaf. Director Family Service Society, Hartford County Young Men's Christian Association, Connecticut State Chamber of Commerce, Hartford Chamber of Commerce (vice president).
Member United States Civil Service Loyalty Board for New England. Director Newington Home for Crippled Children.
Member National Planning Association of New England. Clubs: Hartford, University (Hartford).
Married Iva (Marsh) Murphy, October 16, 1907.