Background
Murphy, Franklin William was born on August 24, 1869 in Pleasant Valley, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Edward Joseph and Mary Ann (McCue) Murphy.
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Franklin William Murphy
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Bachelor of Laws, University of Minnesota, 1893.
Career
1 son, Franklin Mac. Admitted Minnesota bar, 1893, practiced continuously at Wheaton, now also at Minneapolis. Member Murphy, Johanson & Winter. Engaged extensively in farming, banking and other business from 1899.
President First National Bank of Wheaton, since 1932.
Organizer West Central Minnesota Development Association, president, 1912-1916. Member governing board Minnesota State Fair, 1909-1921, president, 1919-1920.
Chairman Minnesota Century of Progress Commission, 1932, 33. Regional director Public Works Administration, 4th District, 1933-1934.
Member State Planning Board for Minnesota, 1934-1935.
Achievements
Membership
Member of the board regents University of Minnesota, term 1933-1939. Member Wheaton Board Education for 21 years. Mason. Has made extensive study of economics.
Connections
Married Estelle M. McGray, December 11, 1895.
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Religion
Presbyterian