Background
Murphy, Richard Louis was born on November 6, 1875 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of John Stanford and Ann (White) Murphy.
Murphy, Richard Louis was born on November 6, 1875 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of John Stanford and Ann (White) Murphy.
Education high school, Dubuque.
Began as reporter for Telegraph Herald, 1892, city editor, 1892-1902, editor, 1902-1914. Collector internal revenue, Iowa, 1913-1920. Income tax counselor, 1920-1930.
United States senator from Iowa, since 1933, term 1933-1939.
Director Public Library, Dubuque.
Married Ellen Emma McGuire, June 16, 1917. Children: Charles Joseph, Mary Louise, Aileen (deceased), Elinor Ann, Imelda, Ellen.