Franklin Murphy (governor)
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Franklin Murphy (January 3, 1846 – February 24, 1920) was an American Republican Party politician, who served as the 31st governor of New Jersey, from 1902 to 1905. He was the founder of the Murphy Varnish Company in Newark, New Jersey.
Quick Facts 31st Governor of New Jersey, Preceded by ...
Franklin Murphy | |
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31st Governor of New Jersey | |
In office January 21, 1902 – January 17, 1905 | |
Preceded by | Foster McGowan Voorhees |
Succeeded by | Edward C. Stokes |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly | |
In office 1885 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1846-01-03)January 3, 1846 Jersey City, New Jersey[1] |
Died | February 24, 1920(1920-02-24) (aged 74) Palm Beach, Florida |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Janet Colwell |
Children | 2 |
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