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John H. "J.H." Murphy
Territorial House 1852 (District 3); Republican Constitutional Convention 1857 (District 3); House 1885-86 (District 26)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1826
Birth Place:
New Jersey
Birth County:
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
??/??/1894
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
J.H.
City of Residence (when first elected):
Saint Anthony
Occupation (when first elected):
Physician
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Territorial Republican Constitutional Convention:
3rd Council District, Minnesota Territory;
07/13/1857 to 08/29/1857
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He moved to Minnesota in 1849.
Elected:
11/4/1884
Residence:
Saint Paul
Term of Office:
1/6/1885 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date:
1/6/1885
Counties Represented:
Ramsey
Occupation:
Physician
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Elections
-
Federal Relations
-
State Reform School (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Territorial House
District:
03
Elected:
10/14/1851
Residence:
Saint Anthony
Term of Office:
1/7/1852 to 1/4/1853
Oath Date:
1/7/1852
Counties Represented:
Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey
Occupation:
Physician
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Judiciary
-
Legislative Expenditures
-
Schools (Chair)
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.