Murphy, Edward Preston Born March 13, 1904, in Austin, NV Died December 13, 1958 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Nominated by Harry S Truman on December 4, 1950, to a new seat authorized by 63 Stat. 493. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 1950, and received commission on December 21, 1950. Service terminated on December 13, 1958, due to death. Education: Santa Clara University, A.B., 1927 Santa Clara University School of Law, LL.B., 1928 Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 1932 Professional Career: Professor of law and public speaking, Santa Clara University, 1928-1932 Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1933-1942 Judge, San Francisco [California] Municipal Court, 1942-1945 Judge, Superior Court of California, Appellate Division, 1945-1950