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Edward Murphy Jr. (December 15, 1836 – August 3, 1911) was a businessman and politician from Troy, New York. A Democrat, he served as mayor of Troy, New York (1875–1883), chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee (1888–1894), and a United States senator from New York (1893–1899).

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  • Edward Murphy junior (* 15. Dezember 1836 in Troy, New York; † 3. August 1911 in , New Jersey) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker der Demokratischen Partei, der den Bundesstaat New York im US-Senat vertrat. Nach dem Schulbesuch in seiner Heimat setzte Edward Murphy seine Ausbildung auf dem St. John's College in der Bronx fort und machte dort 1857 seinen Abschluss. Danach schlug er eine Laufbahn als Geschäftsmann im Brauereigewerbe ein. Von 1864 bis 1866 gehörte Murphy dem Stadtrat von Troy an; zwischen 1875 und 1883 übte er das Amt des Bürgermeisters dieser Stadt aus. 1892 wurde er schließlich für die Demokraten in den US-Senat in Washington gewählt, wobei er sich gegen den republikanischen Amtsinhaber Frank Hiscock durchsetzte. Sechs Jahre später unterlag er seinerseits beim Wiederwahlversuch dem Republikaner Chauncey Depew und musste am 3. März 1899 aus dem Senat ausscheiden. Während seiner Zeit als Senator stand er unter anderem dem Ausschuss für die Beziehungen zu Kanada vor. In der Folge ging Murphy wieder seinen geschäftlichen Aktivitäten nach. Er wurde Präsident der Troy Gas Co. sowie Vizepräsident der Manufacturers' National Bank in Troy. (de)
  • Edward Murphy Jr. (December 15, 1836 – August 3, 1911) was a businessman and politician from Troy, New York. A Democrat, he served as mayor of Troy, New York (1875–1883), chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee (1888–1894), and a United States senator from New York (1893–1899). A native of Troy, Murphy was educated in Troy and attended the Collège de Montréal with the intention of becoming a priest. Deciding to pursue a business career instead, Murphy attended St. John's College (now Fordham University), from which he graduated in 1857. He then joined his father's brewing business, which he managed in partnership with his father. After his father's retirement, Murphy operated the brewery until merging with another local brewer to form a partnership known as Murphy & Kennedy. Murphy's other business interests included serving as president of the Troy Gas Company. Murphy was also a shareholder in the Troy City Railway and the city's electric company. Long active in politics as a Democrat, Murphy was a delegate to many of the party's local, county, state, and national conventions. He was active in Troy's city government, and served as an alderman from 1864 to 1866, fire commissioner from 1874 to 1875, and mayor from 1875 to 1883. From 1888 to 1894 he was chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee. In 1893, Democrats controlled the New York State Legislature, and were able to elect a Democrat to the U.S. Senate as the successor to Frank Hiscock. Murphy was selected as the Democratic nominee, and won the legislative election. Murphy served one term, March 4, 1893 to March 3, 1899. Republicans controlled the legislature in 1899, and Murphy was succeeded in the Senate by Republican Thomas C. Platt. After leaving the Senate, Murphy resumed his former business pursuits in Troy, attended several national Democratic conventions as a delegate, and served as chairman of the Rensselaer County Democratic Committee. He died at his summer home in Elberon, New Jersey on August 3, 1911. Murphy was buried at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Troy. (en)
  • Edward Murphy, Jr. (15 de diciembre de 1836 – 3 de agosto de 1911) fue senador de Estados Unidos por Nueva York y alcalde de Troy, Nueva York. (es)
  • Edward Murphy Jr. (né le 15 décembre 1836 à Troy et décédé le 3 août 1911 à Elberon dans le Comté de Monmouth) était un sénateur de l'État de New York, un homme d'affaires et le maire de Troy (New York). * Portail de l’État de New York * Portail de la politique aux États-Unis (fr)
  • Edward Murphy, Jr., född 15 december 1836 i Troy, New York, död 3 augusti 1911 i , New Jersey, var en amerikansk demokratisk politiker. Han avlade 1857 sin grundexamen vid St. John's College (numera Fordham University). Han var borgmästare i Troy 1875-1883 och ledamot av USA:s senat från New York 1893-1899. Han kandiderade 1898 till omval, men förlorade mot republikanen Chauncey Depew. Efter tiden i senaten var han verkställande direktör för Troy Gas Co. Hans grav finns på St. Mary's Cemetery i Troy, New York. (sv)
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  • Edward Murphy, Jr. (15 de diciembre de 1836 – 3 de agosto de 1911) fue senador de Estados Unidos por Nueva York y alcalde de Troy, Nueva York. (es)
  • Edward Murphy Jr. (né le 15 décembre 1836 à Troy et décédé le 3 août 1911 à Elberon dans le Comté de Monmouth) était un sénateur de l'État de New York, un homme d'affaires et le maire de Troy (New York). * Portail de l’État de New York * Portail de la politique aux États-Unis (fr)
  • Edward Murphy, Jr., född 15 december 1836 i Troy, New York, död 3 augusti 1911 i , New Jersey, var en amerikansk demokratisk politiker. Han avlade 1857 sin grundexamen vid St. John's College (numera Fordham University). Han var borgmästare i Troy 1875-1883 och ledamot av USA:s senat från New York 1893-1899. Han kandiderade 1898 till omval, men förlorade mot republikanen Chauncey Depew. Efter tiden i senaten var han verkställande direktör för Troy Gas Co. Hans grav finns på St. Mary's Cemetery i Troy, New York. (sv)
  • Edward Murphy junior (* 15. Dezember 1836 in Troy, New York; † 3. August 1911 in , New Jersey) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker der Demokratischen Partei, der den Bundesstaat New York im US-Senat vertrat. Nach dem Schulbesuch in seiner Heimat setzte Edward Murphy seine Ausbildung auf dem St. John's College in der Bronx fort und machte dort 1857 seinen Abschluss. Danach schlug er eine Laufbahn als Geschäftsmann im Brauereigewerbe ein. (de)
  • Edward Murphy Jr. (December 15, 1836 – August 3, 1911) was a businessman and politician from Troy, New York. A Democrat, he served as mayor of Troy, New York (1875–1883), chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee (1888–1894), and a United States senator from New York (1893–1899). (en)
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