Patrick Francis Murphy Explained

Patrick Francis Murphy (circa 1858 - November 24, 1931) was the owner of the Mark Cross Company in Manhattan, New York City, and was a legislator in Massachusetts.^[1]

His daughter Esther was married to John Strachey and Chester Alan Arthur III, grandson of President Chester Alan Arthur.^[2]

See also

• Gerald Murphy, son of Patrick
• 1878 Massachusetts legislature

Further reading

• Calvin Tomkins. Living Well Is the Best Revenge. The New Yorker, July 20, 1962

Notes and References

1. News: P. F. Murphy Dead. Brilliant Speaker. Won the Honors From Mark Twain in Battle of Wits at a Dinner in Paris. Rival Of Chauncey Depew. Was President and Owner of the Mark Cross Co. A Former Legislator in Massachusetts. Delights Horse Show Officials. His Brilliant Speech in Paris . . November 24, 1931 . 2015-04-25 .
2. Book: Brogan . Hugh . Mosley . Charles . 1993 . American Presidential Families . 507 . 9780750905824 .