Edward Murphy (politician)

The Hon.
Edward Murphy
Senator for Victoria, Quebec
In office
1889–1895
Appointed by John A. Macdonald
Preceded by Thomas Ryan
Succeeded by James O'Brien
Personal details
Born (1818-07-26)July 26, 1818
County Carlow, Ireland
Died December 5, 1895(1895-12-05) (aged 77)
Montreal, Quebec
Political party Liberal-Conservative

Edward Murphy (July 26, 1818 – December 5, 1895) was a Canadian politician.

Born in County Carlow, Ireland, he emigrated to Lower Canada when he was six.[1] He was appointed to the Senate for the division of Victoria, Quebec on the advice of Sir John A. Macdonald in 1889. A Liberal-Conservative, he served until his death in 1895.[2]

In 1882, he was made a Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Very Sudden Death of Senator Edward Murphy". The Daily Mail and Empire. December 6, 1895. p. 8. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
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