William J. Murray (New York)

William J. Murray (c. 1884 – August 20, 1966) was an American politician from New York. He was born in 1884 to Samuel J. Murray and Anna E. (Reilly) Murray. His father was a successful businessman and inventor, who made his mark on the United States Playing Card Company.^[1]

Biography

Murray was a member of the New York State Senate (14th D.) from 1937 to 1944, sitting in the 160th, 161st, 162nd, 163rd and 164th New York State Legislatures.

Personal

William J. Murray was married to Anna Marie Ahearn, who was the daughter of Senator John F. Ahearn of New York. They had two children: Samuel J. Murray (December 7, 1918 - April 28, 2004) and John A. Murray (May 5, 1923 - March 5, 2009). Samuel J. Murray was named Special Assistant State Attorney General and Sr. Asst. Counsel, NY State Crime Commission by Gov. Thomas E. Dewey. John A. Murray was an attorney for the New York City Transit Authority.^{[2] [3]}

William J. Murray died on August 20, 1966, in St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan.^[4]

Sources

1. Paper, Devoted to the Manufacture, Sale and Use of Pulp and Paper, Samuel J. Murray is dead, Volume 16, 9/1/15, p. 28
2. Deaths MURRAY, SAMUEL J. in the New York Timeson May 13, 2004.
3. John A. Murray, Obituary in the New York Timeson March 8, 2009.
4. WILLIAM MURRAY, LEGISLATOR, DEAD in the New York Times on August 21, 1966 (subscription required)