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Murphy, John William
Born April 26, 1902, in Avoca, PA
Died March 28, 1962, in Scranton, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Harry S Truman on May 7, 1946, to a seat vacated by Albert W. Johnson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1946, and received commission on May 27, 1946. Served as chief judge, 1955-1962. Service terminated on March 28, 1962, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1926
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1929
Professional Career:
Died March 28, 1962, in Scranton, PA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Nominated by Harry S Truman on May 7, 1946, to a seat vacated by Albert W. Johnson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 21, 1946, and received commission on May 27, 1946. Served as chief judge, 1955-1962. Service terminated on March 28, 1962, due to death.
Education:
University of Pennsylvania, B.S., 1926
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1929
Professional Career:
Private practice, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1929-1943
Assistant district attorney, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, 1934-1941
U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, 1943-1946