MURPHY, Alfred J. Jurist; born, Detroit, Jan. 1, 1868; son of James S. and Mary (Sexton) Murphy; educated in public schools of Detroit, Detroit College and Detroit College of Law, graduating, A.B., 1887, LL.B., 1893; married at Detroit, June 29, 1903, Margaret Walburga Ducey. Began practice in Detroit 1893. Democrat. Judge of the recorder’s court of Detroit, for six years; elected circuit judge, 1905, by the largest vote ever given a Democrat in Wayne County, and leading all other candidates. Clubs: Detroit Country, Detroit Boat. Office: Wayne County Bldg., Detroit. Residence: Grosse Pointe, Mich. The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis MURPHY, James F. Born in Sarnia, Ont., Sept. 14, 1866; son of James and Catherine (Casey) Murphy; educated in public schools of Sarnia; married at Detroit, June 20, 1894, Helen M. Ross. Has been identified with the Murphy Chair Co., manufacturers of chairs, since January, 1883, first as office boy, then as salesman, superintendent, vice president and since 1892 as secretary and treasurer of the company; vice president and trustee St. Joseph’s Home for Boys; vice president Particular Council of Detroit for St. Vincent de Paul Society; secretary St. Francis’ Home for Orphan Boys. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Catholic. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Recreation: Automobiling. Office: Murphy Chair Co. Residence: 93 Alger Av. The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis MURPHY, Michael Joseph Born in Sarnia, Can.,, Feb. 22, 1851; public school education; married in 1877, Eliza Gleeson. Came to Detroit, 1868 and engaged as bookkeeper for C.H. Dunks, manufacturer of bed springs; purchased the business, 1872, and continued in same line until 1878, when he introduced manufacture of chairs, which now forms the sole product of the factory; business incorporated, 1884, as Murphy Chair Co., of which is president and treasurer. Also president Security Trust Co. Director People’s State Bank and Michigan Savings Bank. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Office: Harper Av. and Lake Shore & Mich. So. Ry. Residence: 810 Jefferson Av. The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis MURPHY, William H. President Simon J. Murphy Co., Murphy Power Co., Murphy heating Co., Murphy Storage & Ice Co., Murphy Lumber Co., Murphy Oil Co.; treasurer Pacific Lumber Co., Cadillac Fire and Marine Insurance Co.; Standard Life and Accident Co. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Detroit, Detroit Golf. Residence: 30 Putnam Av. The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis