W. D. Murphy

Background

Murphy,, W. D. was born on September 15, 1912 in Batesville, Arkansas, United States. Son of Walter Daniel and Leone (Magness) Murphy.

Education

Student, Arkansas College, 1929—1932. Bachelor of Arts Arkansas, 1933. Bachelor of Laws, Duke University, 1936.

Career

Sole practice, Batesville, Arkansas, 1939—1957. Partner Murphy, Blair, Post & Stroud, 1969—1982, Murphy, Post, Thompson & Arnold, Batesville, 1982. Member Arkansas State Board Bar Examiners, 1950—1960.

Secretary board trustees Arkansas College. President White River Medical Center, Batesville.

Achievements

• Bar: Arkansas 1936, United States District Court (eastern district) Arkansas 1939, United States Court Appeals (8th circuit) 1945, United States Supreme Court 1957.

Politics

When the Church as a body engages with political issues, it should follow the principles of Christian faith.

Views

The family has its own complex identity as a small community of covenant love and trust.

Membership

Member of American Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, American College Trial Lawyers, Kiwanis.

Connections

Married Elizabeth Ann Bensberg Murphy, May 27, 1939. Children: Mary Murphy Baker, Daniel.

Father:

Walter Daniel Murphy

Mother:

Leone (Magness) Murphy

Spouse:

Elizabeth Ann Bensberg Murphy

child:

Mary Murphy Baker Murphy,

child:

Daniel Murphy,