Bio of MURPHY, Edward B. (b.1876), Hennepin Co., MN
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EXTRACTED FROM: History of Minneapolis, Gateway to the Northwest; 
Chicago-Minneapolis, The S J Clarke Publishing Co, 1923; Edited by: Rev. 
Marion Daniel Shutter, D.D., LL.D.; Volume I - Shutter (Historical); 
volume II - Biographical; volume III - Biographical
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Vol II, pg 586-587
EDWARD B. MURPHY
Edward B. Murphy has firm belief in the future of Minneapolis and since coming
to this city he has played a prominent part in the furtherance of its business
interests. He was born in Bardstown, Kentucky, on the 23d of August, 1876, a son
of Steven N. and Mary M. (McMeekin) Murphy. The father was a native of Kentucky
and engaged in breeding race horses, winning more than local repute in that
connection. His demise occurred at the age of fifty-two years. Mrs. Murphy
survived her husband until 1910, and was eighty years of age at the time of her
demise.
In the acquirement of his education Edward B. Murphy attended the public schools
of his birthplace and also those of St. Louis, Missouri. Upon the completion of
his education he entered the hide and wool business with James Johnston of St.
Louis and remained with him for five years. He was then transferred to Chicago
to take charge of the branch office of the company in that city and was manager
of that office for three years. At the termination of that time he went to
Kansas City, Missouri, for the United States Printing Company, as manager and he
served in that capacity and as traveling representative for fourteen years, his
territory embracing the Northwest and he was frequently in Minneapolis. This
city appealed to him as a lively metropolis with a successful future and in 1910
he became associated with the International Stock Food Company in its sales
department here. Two years later he entered the broker's business, handling
paper bags, cotton and jute for the milling trade, in which enterprise he
continues. He is also owner of the Minnetonka Realty Company, with offices both
in this city and in Excelsior. Mr. Murphy has made good use of hie
opportunities, and has prospered from year to year, conducting all business
matters carefully and suc­cessfully. He owns a beautiful home in Minnetonka,
valued at twelve thousand dollars.
In October, 1896, in St. Louis, Missouri, occurred the marriage of Mr. Murphy
and Miss Grace L. Shivell, a daughter of Charles W. Shivell of Ohio. Mr. and
Mrs. Murphy have the following children: Florence M., twenty-four years of age;
Elizabeth F., fifteen years of age; William B., aged twelve; and Mary B., five
years of age. Mrs. Murphy is a woman of charming personality and she takes an
active and prominent part in club and social affairs.
In his political views Mr. Murphy is a republican and he takes an active
interest in party affairs. He was elected township supervisor of Excelsior,
Minnesota, and was chairman of the board there for one term. Fraternally he is
identified with the Masons, having attained both the York and Scottish rites. He
is readily conceded to be an exemplary member of the craft. His religious faith
is that of St. Marks Episcopal church and he is an active worker in its
interests. Socially he is identified with the Minneapolis Athletic Club, the
Minnetonka Country Club and the Minneapolis Masonic Club. Mr. Murphy is an
enthusiastic golfer and likewise enjoys fishing and all outdoor sports. He is a
man of genial and pleasing personality and wields a great influence for good in
this city.