The Hon. Edward Murphy | |
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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 | County Carlow, Ireland | July 26, 1818
Died | December 5, 1895 Montreal, Quebec | (aged 77)
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]
There is an Edward Murphy fonds at Library and Archives Canada. [3]