Background
Murphy, Thomas Francis was born on April 4, 1896 in North Andover, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Patrick Francis and Mary Jane (Morrissey) Murphy.
Murphy, Thomas Francis was born on April 4, 1896 in North Andover, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Patrick Francis and Mary Jane (Morrissey) Murphy.
Educated Phillips (Andover) Academy, 1916. Massachusetts Institute Technology 1917-1918. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown Law School, 1923.
Bachelor of Science (Engineering), George Washington University, 1935.
Master of Patent Law, Washington College Law, Washington, District of Columbia, 1937.
Eileen Theresa. Employed as draftsman, Eastern Metal and Refining Company, Malden, Massachusetts, 1919-1920. Construction, superintendent, Iron-Clad Garage Building Company, 1920-1922. Builder for self, Durable Garage Building Company, 1922-1927.
Engineering aide, United States Geological Survey, 1927-1929.
Special agent, United States Treasury Department, 1929. Draftsman and computer, Navy Department, 1929-1931.
Examiner, United States Patent Office, 1931-1946. Assistant commissioner patents, 1946-1953, supervisory patent examiner, since 1953.
Served with Engineer Reserve Corps, 1918, World War I. Past president Washington section, Archdiocesan League for Laymen’s Retreats. Member Patent Office Society, Knights of Columbus.
Married Margaret Ellen Horning, June 6, 1922. Children: Mary Margaret.