James William Murphy

For other people named James Murphy, see James Murphy (disambiguation).

James William Murphy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1909
Preceded by	Joseph W. Babcock
Succeeded by	Arthur W. Kopp
Personal details
Born	April 17, 1858 Platteville, Wisconsin
Died	Rochester, Minnesota
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Michigan

James William Murphy (April 17, 1858 – July 11, 1927) was an U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.

Born in Platteville, Wisconsin in 1858, Murphy graduated from the State Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin–Platteville) in 1873 and from the University of Michigan Law School in 1880. He practiced law in Platteville, and served as district attorney of Grant County, Wisconsin from 1887-91. He was elected Mayor of Platteville for a two-year term in 1904, and was then elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1906, defeating Joseph W. Babcock for the seat from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. Murphy served one term as part of the 60th United States Congress, but was defeated for reelection in 1908 by Arthur W. Kopp. He ran unsuccessfully for Congress once more, in 1920. He died in Rochester, Minnesota in 1927.

External links

• James William Murphy at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• Findagrave.com entry

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Joseph W. Babcock	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district March 4, 1907 - March 3, 1909	Succeeded by Arthur W. Kopp