Frank Reid Murphy Explained

Frank Murphy
Constituency Am1:Barcoo
Assembly1:Queensland Legislative
Term Start1:24 November 1885
Term End1:24 January 1892
Predecessor1:New seat
Successor1:Tommy Ryan
Birth Date:27 March 1844
Birth Place:Jaewah Station Colony of New South Wales
Death Place:Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Restingplace:Rockhampton General Cemetery
Birthname:Frank Reid Murphy
Nationality:Australian
Spouse:Isabella Power (m.1873)
Occupation:Grazier

Francis Reid Murphy (27 March 1844 - 24 January 1892) was a Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly. He represented the seat of Barcoo from 1885 to 1892.[1]

Murphy was the eldest son of Sir Francis Murphy (1809–1891). His eldest son was Major Francis Power Murphy.

Murphy died in office in 1892 and was buried in Rockhampton General Cemetery.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Members. Parliament of Queensland. 2015. 26 February 2015.
  2. http://www.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/Your_Community/Cemeteries/Family_History South Rockhampton Cemetery (Rockhampton General Cemetery) Index