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Murphy, James Edward was born on August 13, 1896 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States. Son of Timothy J. and Catherine (Crowley) Murphy.
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James Edward Murphy
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James Edward Murphy, American State judge. Served as captain United States Army, 1917-1919. Member American Bar Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (past department judge advisory and post commander), Catholic War Veterans, Catholic Charitable Bureau (past president), Elks, Knights of Columbus (past grand knight).
Education
Bachelor of Laws, University Notre Dame, 1922.
Career
Reporter, Bridgeport Standard and Farmer, 1915-1916; admitted to Connecticut bar, 1923; practiced in Bridgeport as member firm, Delahaney, Murphy & Kotler, 1923-1941; executive secretary, Governor Robert A. Hurley, 1941-1942; judge, Superior Court, 1942-1957; associate justice, Connecticut Supreme Court, 1957-1966.
Membership
Served as captain United States Army, 1917-1919. Member American Bar Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (past department judge advisory and post commander), Catholic War Veterans, Catholic Charitable Bureau (past president), Elks, Knights of Columbus (past grand knight).
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Married Marion Josephine Hayes, May 31, 1927. Children: James Timothy, Jerome Emmett.
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Nationality
American