Career
Murphy was born in Charlestown, Massachusetts on August 25, 1856 to John and Jane (Smiley) Murphy. On February 25, 1914 Murphy was named as chairman of the Boston Finance Commission, and under suspension of the rules, he was immediately confirmed by the Massachusetts Executive Council. On February 15, 1919, Murphy resigned from the Boston Finance Commission to accept the office of the Fire Commissioner of Boston.
Murphy resigned from the Boston Finance Commission to accept the office of the Fire Commissioner of Boston.
In the Mayoral election held December 13, 1921 Murphy lost to James M. Curley by 2,315 votes.
