Background
MURPHEY, John D. was born on July 7, 1863 in California, United States. Son of John C. and Clarissa (Bailey) Murphey.
MURPHEY, John D. was born on July 7, 1863 in California, United States. Son of John C. and Clarissa (Bailey) Murphey.
University of California.
District Attorney Mons Company, California, 1899-1903. Judge, Superior Circuit Court, Mons Company, 1903- Elected Judge, Superior Court, Alameda Company, since 1924. Served three times on Dist Courts of Appeal by designation of Governor.
Republic in politics. Candidate for Justice Supreme Court, 1914.
Member: Masons; Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Moose; Eastern Star; Acacia. Clubs: Lions, Union League.
Spouse Clara E. Donnel, November 11, 1891, Bridgeport, California.