Background
Murphy, Joseph Hawley was born on November 24, 1916 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Joseph B. and Ruth M. Murphy.
Murphy, Joseph Hawley was born on November 24, 1916 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Joseph B. and Ruth M. Murphy.
Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University, 1937; Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1939; Doctor of Laws, Syracuse University, 1940; honorary Doctor of Laws, St. Johns U., 1976.
Attorney, Department Treasury, 1940-1944; associate, Murphy & Young, Syracuse, 1946-1955; assistant attorney general, State New York, 1955-1956; partner, Hancock, Estabrook, Ryan, Shove & Hust, Syracuse, from 1946; commissioner taxation and finance, New York State, 1959-1969. Adjunct Professor law Syracuse University, 1946-1981.
Trustee St. John's University, Le Moyne College, 1976-1984. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association (president 1975-1976, house of deals), Onondaga Bar Association, Albany Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, American Law Institute.
Married Helen E. McGuire, January 25, 1947. Children: Anne W., Joseph Hawley, Robert J., Sarah B., Nelson A.