John Murphy (Alabama politician)
Governor of Alabama (1825–1829) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Murphy (1786 – September 21, 1841) was the fourth Governor of the U.S. state of Alabama, serving two terms from 1825 to 1829.
For other people named John Murphy, see John Murphy (disambiguation).
Quick Facts 4th Governor of Alabama, Preceded by ...
John Murphy | |
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4th Governor of Alabama | |
In office November 25, 1825 – November 25, 1829 | |
Preceded by | Israel Pickens |
Succeeded by | Gabriel Moore |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Francis Strother Lyon |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office 1820 | |
Member of the Alabama Senate | |
In office 1822 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1786 Columbia, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | September 21, 1841 (aged 54–55) Clarke County, Alabama, U.S. |
Resting place | Gosport, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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