Paul Murphy (Massachusetts politician)
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BornFebruary 24, 1932
Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton, Massachusetts
DiedJanuary 22, 2020 (aged 87)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseMarcia McGahan
Paul Maurice Murphy | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 11th Plymouth district | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the ? Plymouth district | |
| In office 1961–1970 | |
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| Born | February 24, 1932 Brockton, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 22, 2020 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Marcia McGahan |
| Children | Sarah Murphy Brown Charles Murphy Emily Murphy Doyle Andrew Murphy |
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| Education | Williams College Boston University Law School |
Paul Maurice Murphy (February 24, 1932 – January 22, 2020) was an American politician and judge from the state of Massachusetts.
He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, the son of Judge Maurice J. Murphy and Edith Saxton Murphy. He graduated from Williams College, where he played baseball, and Boston University School of Law. He was a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.[1]
Political career
He served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1961 to 1974, representing the 11th Plymouth district from 1971 to 1974.[2] He lost renomination in 1974.[3]
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