John Samuel Murdock

Background

Murdock, John Samuel was born on December 25, 1871 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Thomas and Jane (Dunlop) Murdock.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Brown University, 1896. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1899.

Career

Admitted to Rhode Island bar and began practice at Providence. Became member firm Murdock & Tillinghast, 1911. Served as United States district attorney of Rhode Island.

Vice president Southern North.E. Railway Company.

Achievements

• John Samuel Murdock has been listed as a reputable judge. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Commision on Banking Laws of Rhode Island, 1908, Commision on Revision of Statutes of Rhode Island, 1909. Member American Bar Association, Rhode Island Bar Association (president), Providence Bar. Clubs: University, Agricultural Engineer

Connections

Married Nettie South. Goodale, October 9, 1901.

Father:

Thomas Murdock

Mother:

Jane (Dunlop) Murdock

Spouse:

Nettie South. Goodale