James J. Murphy

James Joseph Murphy (November 3, 1898 – October 19, 1962) was an American businessman, World War I veteran, and politician who served two terms as a United States representative from New York from 1949 to 1953.

James J. Murphy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 16th district
In office
January 3, 1949  January 3, 1953
Preceded byEllsworth B. Buck
Succeeded byAdam Clayton Powell Jr.
Personal details
Born
James Joseph Murphy

(1898-11-03)November 3, 1898
Brooklyn, New York, US
DiedOctober 19, 1962(1962-10-19) (aged 63)
Staten Island, New York, US
Resting placeSt. Peter's Cemetery on Staten Island, New York
Political partyDemocratic
ProfessionBusinessman
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