Joseph Wilson Murray

Background

Murray, Joseph Wilson was born on July 22, 1879 in Dillon, Kansas, United States. Son of Albert Murray and Mary Jane (Sterling) Murray.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Univercity Kansas, 1911.

Career

Printer and newspaperman, 1900-1906. Instructor in journalism and superintendent Department of Journalism Press, U. Kansas, 1911-1912. Reporter Lawrence Gazette, 1912-1915.

Managing editor Lawrence Daily Journal-World, 1915-1956.

Owner, public Winchester (Kansas) Star, since 1957.

Achievements

• Joseph Wilson Murray has been listed as a noteworthy newspaper editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as sergeant 20th Kansas Infantry, United States.V., in Philippine Islands, 1898-1899. Member Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Delta Chirurgical Mason.; Clubs: University, Old and New, Kiwanis (Lawrence).

Connections

Married Agnes Anderson, November 8, 1914. Children: Ann, Jean, James, Andrew.