Edward Murphy (politician)

For the American politician, see Edward Murphy Jr.

The Hon. Edward Murphy
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	(1818-07-26)July 26, 1818 County Carlow, Ireland
Died	December 5, 1895(1895-12-05) (aged 77) Montreal, Quebec
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]

References

1. "Very Sudden Death of Senator Edward Murphy". The Daily Mail and Empire. December 6, 1895. p. 8. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
2. Edward Murphy – Parliament of Canada biography
3. "Edward Murphy fonds, Library and Archives Canada". 25 November 2016.