Murphy, Daniel D. "D.D., Dan"
Senate 1933-44 (District 7)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Counties Served:
Faribault
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
3/11/1866
Birth Place:
Burnett Junction, Wisconsin
Birth County:
Dodge
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
12/3/1944
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Christian
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
D.D., Dan
City of Residence (when first elected):
Blue Earth
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer/Ford Automobile and John Deere Implement Dealer
EDUCATION
Faribault County Common Schools; At Least Elementary School;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Municipal Mayor:
Blue Earth, Minnesota (3 terms);
1??? to 1???
School Board/Administration:
Blue Earth, Minnesota (School Board Member, 28 years);
1??? to 1???
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Anne F. McNerney (married on September 19, 1893; she died in 1934); Widower
Children:
Four children: D. Vincent, and Cyril C. (sons); Leone, and Ayleen (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was a member of the Democratic Party. "He was long a member of the Minnesota Democratic State Central
Executive Committee, and attended five Democratic National Conventions." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 11, 1945, p. 1182)
He died in Blue Earth, Faribault County, Minnesota.
Religion provided by the Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 11, 1945, p. 1192.
Body: Senate
District: 07
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Blue Earth
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 12/3/1944
(unfinished term)
Counties Represented:
Faribault
Occupation: Farmer/Ford Automobile and John Deere Implement Dealer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "He was long a member of the Minnesota Democratic State Central Executive Committee, and attended five Democratic National Conventions." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 11, 1945, p. 1182)
Committees:
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock (Chair)
-
Finance
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
-
Railroads
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Reason for unfinished term:
Death
Session Notes:
He died while in office.
Body: Senate
District: 07
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Blue Earth
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented:
Faribault
Occupation: Farmer/Ford Automobile and John Deere Implement Dealer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "He was long a member of the Minnesota Democratic State Central Executive Committee, and attended five Democratic National Conventions." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 11, 1945, p. 1182)
Committees:
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock (Chair)
-
Education
-
Finance
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
-
Railroads
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 07
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Blue Earth
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented:
Faribault
Occupation: Farmer/Ford Automobile and John Deere Implement Dealer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "He was long a member of the Minnesota Democratic State Central Executive Committee, and attended five Democratic National Conventions." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 11, 1945, p. 1182)
Committees:
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock (Chair)
-
Education
-
Finance
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
-
Railroads
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 07
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Blue Earth
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented:
Faribault
Occupation: Farmer/Ford Automobile and John Deere Implement Dealer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "He was long a member of the Minnesota Democratic State Central Executive Committee, and attended five Democratic National Conventions." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 11, 1945, p. 1182)
Committees:
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock (Chair)
-
Education
-
Finance
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
-
Railroads
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 07
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Blue Earth
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented:
Faribault
Occupation: Farmer/Ford Automobile and John Deere Implement Dealer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "He was long a member of the Minnesota Democratic State Central Executive Committee, and attended five Democratic National Conventions." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 11, 1945, p. 1182)
Committees:
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock (Chair)
-
Education
-
Finance
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Motor Vehicle and Motor Tax Laws
-
Railroads
-
Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 07
Elected: 1/3/1933
Residence: Blue Earth
Term of Office: 1/3/1933 to 1/7/1935
(Special Election)
Counties Represented:
Faribault
Occupation: Farmer/Ford Automobile and John Deere Implement Dealer
Party:
Nonpartisan Election-Liberal Caucus
Party Notes: "He was long a member of the Minnesota Democratic State Central Executive Committee, and attended five Democratic National Conventions." (Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 11, 1945, p. 1182)
Committees:
-
Education
-
Finance
-
General Legislation
-
Markets and Marketing
-
Motor Vehicles and Motor Tax Laws
-
Reapportionment
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Rural Credits and State Development
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Session Notes:
His official election date is uncertain due to the special election. The date listed is the term start date.