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    Murphy, Daniel D. "D.D., Dan"

    Sessions Served    Other Information

    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.

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    Total Days Served: 4353

    SESSIONS SERVED

    53rd Legislative Session (1943-1944)

      Session Details
    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.
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    52nd Legislative Session (1941-1942) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    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
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    51st Legislative Session (1939-1940)

      Session Details
    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

    50th Legislative Session (1937-1938) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    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

    49th Legislative Session (1935-1936)

      Session Details
    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
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    48th Legislative Session (1933-1934) (second half of Senate term)

      Session Details
    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
    • 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.

    OTHER INFORMATION

    Articles & Books About
    Daniel D. Murphy Memorial. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, April 11, 1945, p. 1181-1182.



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