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American lawyer and politician (1877–1932)

Andrew F. Murray (March 24, 1877 – December 1932) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Early life and education

He was born on March 24, 1877, in New York City. He graduated from the College of the City of New York and the New York University School of Law.

Career

Murray entered politics as a Republican, and was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 19th D.) in 1909, 1910, 1911 and 1912.

In November 1913, Murray was elected on the Progressive and Independence League tickets to the Assembly, defeating the incumbent Democrat Thomas F. Denney. Murray polled 4,857 votes, Denney polled 4,354 votes, and Republican Charles H. Wilson polled 3,935. Murray was a member of the 137th New York State Legislature in 1914.

Death

He died in December 1932.

References

  1. New York Red Book (1910; pg. 163)
  2. New York Red Book (1914; pg. 165)
  3. ANDREW F. MURRAY, EX-ASSEMBLYMAN, DIES in The New York Times on December 28, 1932 (subscription required)
New York State Assembly
Preceded byWilliam B. Donihee New York State Assembly
New York County, 19th District

1909–1912
Succeeded byThomas F. Denney
Preceded byThomas F. Denney New York State Assembly
New York County, 19th District

1914
Succeeded byPatrick F. Cotter
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