Background
Murray, James Edward was born on May 3, 1870 in near St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Son of Andrew James and Anna Mary (Cooley) Murray.
Murray, James Edward was born on May 3, 1870 in near St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Son of Andrew James and Anna Mary (Cooley) Murray.
Bachelor of Laws, New York University Law School, 1900, Master of Laws, 1901, Doctor of Laws, 1941.
Admitted to Montana bar, 1901. In practice at Butte since 1901. County attorney Silver Bow County.
Montana, 1906-1908; chairman State Advisory Board Public Works Administration, 1933-1934. Elected to the United States Senate to fill unexpired term of late Thomas J. Walsh, November 6, 1934. reëlected for term, 1937-1943. Re-elected for 1943-1949, since 1949.
President United States Building & Loan Association. Vice-president and manager Monidah Trust Corporation.
Member Delta Chi.; Clubs: Silver Bow, Butte Country.
Married Viola Edna Horgan, June 28, 1905. Children: James A., William D., Edward E., Howard A., Charles A. Came to the United States, 1897, naturalized 1900.