Simon J. Murphy Jr.
Simon J. Murphy Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 28th Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin | |
| In office 1899–1902 | |
| Preceded by | Frank B. Desnoyers |
| Succeeded by | J. H. Tayler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Simon Jones Murphy Jr. March 27, 1851 Maine, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 1926 (aged 75) |
| Spouse | Helena Bogardus Platt |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Simon J. Murphy Sr. Ann Montgomery Dorr |
| Alma mater | Lawrence Scientific School |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Simon Jones Murphy Jr. (March 27, 1851 – September 1, 1926) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 28th mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1899 to 1902.
Biography[edit]
Murphy was born Simon Jones Murphy Jr. on March 27, 1851 in Maine.[1] His father was Simon J. Murphy Sr., a prominent lumberman. He attended primary school in Bangor, Maine and moved with his family to Detroit, Michigan in 1866 before graduating from the Lawrence Scientific School. Murphy married Helena Bogardus Platt and the couple had five children. Murphy moved to Green Bay in 1886. He died on September 1, 1926.
Career[edit]
Murphy was Mayor from 1899 to 1901. He made a living by running a sawmill.
References[edit]
- ^ "Simon Jones Murphy Jr. (1851–1926)". City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on 2014-01-22. Retrieved 2011-11-30.
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