Multnomah County OR Archives Biographies.....Murphy, James H. August 23, 1863 - 
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     JAMES H. MURPHY.  Although a product of the east, James H. Murphy is 
thoroughly western in spirit and interests, for much of his life has been 
spent in Oregon, and public opinion accords him rank with Portland's leading 
business men. His birth occurred in New York city on the 23d of August, 1863, 
and his parents were Martin and Mary Ellen (Hackett) Murphy. He was reared in 
the Empire state and received his education in the Brothers School. In 
February, 1889, when a young man of twenty-six, he came to Portland and 
succeeded Lloyd Brook as transportation agent in the United States 
quartermaster's department. Later he was transferred to the engineering 
department and continued in the service of the government until 1905. For a 
number of years he was engaged in the cattle business, a member of the firm of 
Kidwell & Caswell, has since been vice president of the John Kiernan 
Corporation of Portland. He is a capable executive and an important factor in 
the management of this extensive business. The corporation owns valuable 
properties in Portland and other localities and maintains an office on the 
ninth floor of the Porter building.

     On December 11, 1895, Mr. Murphy was united in marriage to Miss Anna 
Kiernan, a daughter of John and Sarah (Ingram) Kiernan, the former a well 
known capitalist of Portland and the founder and head of the business which 
bears his name.  Mr. Murphy casts his ballot for the candidates of the 
republican party but is not active in politics, reserving his energies for 
business affairs. He is a life member of the Multnomah Club and also belongs 
to the Press Club. His position in business circles of Portland is an enviable 
one and his individual qualities are such as inspire esteem and friendship.


Additional Comments:
History of the Columbia River Valley From The Dalles to the Sea, Vol. II, Page 
678

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