Murphy, M. T.
Territorial House 1856 (District 6); House 1857-58 (District 3)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Dakota, Rice, Scott
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1830 (uncertain)
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Ireland
Date of Death:
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Mendota
Occupation (when first elected):
Farmer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Single
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
Elected: 10/13/1857
Residence: Mendota
Term of Office: 12/2/1857 to 12/6/1859
Counties Represented:
Dakota
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Session Notes:
He was sworn in on December 3, 1857.
An 1858-59 session was not held due to the protracted session of 1857-58. (Minnesota Legislative Manual, 1872, p. 66) Thus, even though the first session was adjourned on August 12, 1858; the term end date for it is listed as the day before the second legislative session's start date.
Body: Territorial House
District: 06
Elected: 10/9/1855
Residence: Mendota
Term of Office: 1/2/1856 to 1/6/1857
Counties Represented:
Dakota, Rice, Scott
Occupation: Farmer
Party:
Not Available
Photographs
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