Murphy, Thomas Francis Born December 3, 1905, in New York, NY Died October 26, 1995, in Salisbury, CT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by Harry S Truman on June 11, 1951, to a seat vacated by Harold R. Medina. Confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1951, and received commission on July 2, 1951. Assumed senior status on December 3, 1970. Service terminated on October 26, 1995, due to death. Education: Georgetown College (now Georgetown University), A.B., 1927 Fordham University School of Law, LL.B., 1930 Professional Career: Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1942-1950 Police commissioner, New York City, 1950-1951 Research Collections Portraits