John Murphy (Alabama politician)
John Murphy (1786 – September 21, 1841) was the fourth Governor of the U.S. state of Alabama, serving two terms from 1825 to 1829.
John Murphy | |
|---|---|
| 4th Governor of Alabama | |
| In office November 25, 1825 – November 25, 1829 | |
| Preceded by | Israel Pickens |
| Succeeded by | Gabriel Moore |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Francis Strother Lyon |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1820 | |
| Member of the Alabama Senate | |
| In office 1822 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1786 Columbia, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 21, 1841 (aged 54–55) Clarke County, Alabama, U.S. |
| Resting place | Gosport, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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