John Murphy (1821–1883)

John Murphy (1821 24 June 1883) was an English-born Australian politician.

He migrated to New South Wales around 1843 and became a pastoralist. On 22 February 1855 he married Mary Albon, with whom he had six children. By 1866 he owned Kybean station in the Monaro district. In 1877 he was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Monaro, but he did not re-contest in 1880. Murphy died at Bibbenluke in 1883.[1]

References

  1. "Mr John Murphy (1821 - 1883)". Former Members. Parliament of New South Wales. 2008. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
Preceded by
Alexander Montague
Member for Monaro
1877–1880
Succeeded by
Henry Badgery
Robert Tooth
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