Harry C. Murphy

Background

Murphy, Harry C. was born on August 27, 1892 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Son of Frank E. and Margaret E. (Yaco) Murphy.

Education

Student civil and mechanic engineering Iowa State Colonel, 1912-1915. Special night classes Armour Institute, Chicago.

Career

Began with M.&Saint L. Railroad With C.B.&Q. Railroad since 1914, advancing from clerk accounting department to vice president in charge operating department Chicago, 1945, elected president, 1949. President Colorado & Southern Railway Company, Fort Worth & Denver Railway Company.

Retired in 1965. Director First National Bank, Chicago Trustee Illinois Institute Technology, Chicago, Doane College, Crete, Nebraska.

Achievements

• Harry C. Murphy has been listed as a noteworthy railway executive. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as pilot United States Air Force, World War I. Member American Railway Engineering Association, Association Railroad Superintendent, Newcomen Society. Clubs: Chicago, Commercial, Traffic, Union League (Chicago.

Connections

Married Gladys East. Keating, October 22, 1921. Children: John Edward, Margaret Elizabeth, Richard Franklin.