Background
MURPHY, John Edward was born on March 20, 1884 in Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States. Son of John T. and Mary E. (McClosky) Murphy.
MURPHY, John Edward was born on March 20, 1884 in Shelbyville, Kentucky, United States. Son of John T. and Mary E. (McClosky) Murphy.
High School, Commercial Course.
Appointed by Governor. J. E. Erickson, State Purchasing Agent, 1925, 4 year term, re-appointed by Governor. Erickson, 1929, for another term.
Member: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
Spouse Florence B. Gregor, 1922, Butte, Montana.