Background
Murphy, William Gordon was born on November 23, 1885 in Brooklyn. Son of William Gordon and Mary Hett (Shepherd) Murphy.
Murphy, William Gordon was born on November 23, 1885 in Brooklyn. Son of William Gordon and Mary Hett (Shepherd) Murphy.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, 1906. Bachelor of Laws, New York Law School, 1908.
Admitted to New York State bar, 1908, and since practiced in New York City. Partner, 1916-— firm now known as Olin, Murphy & Redmond. Officer and director various real estate corporations.
Trustee Williamsburgh Savings Bank, since 1943.
Trustee numerous estates and trust funds. Mayor, Garden City, New York, 1947-1949.
Trustee Wesleyan University, since 1933, secretary of board, since 1943. Trustee Wesleyan University Press.
Member New York State and New York City Bar Associations, Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Kappa Epsilon. Clubs: University, Down Town Association (New York City), Fishers Island (New York) Country.
Married Mary Billings Stoddard, May 16, 1911. Children: Gordon Stoddard, Martha Stoddard (Mistress Henry Lee Ferguson, Junior.