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Reid Fred Murray

1887 – 1952

American politician

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Lived 1887 – 1952 (aged 64). Reid Fred Murray was an American politician, businessperson, farmer and professor.

Reid Fred Murray (October 16, 1887 – April 29, 1952) was a U.S. representative from Wisconsin, businessman, and educator.

Born in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, Murray attended the public schools and Manawa High School. He graduated from the College of Agriculture of the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1916. He served as agricultural agent for railroads in St. Paul, Minnesota from 1914 to 1917, for Winnebago County, Wisconsin from 1917 to 1919, and for the First National Bank, Oshkosh, Wisconsin from 1919 to 1922. Reid was professor of animal husbandry, at the College of Agriculture, University of Wisconsin–Madison from 1922 to 1927. He also was engaged in agricultural pursuits and in the buying and selling of cattle and farms, in Waupaca, Wisconsin from 1927 to 1939.

Murray was elected as a Republican to the Seventy-sixth and to the six succeeding Congresses. He was elected as the representative of Wisconsin's 7th congressional district. He served from January 3, 1939, until his death in Bethesda, Maryland, April 29, 1952. He was interred in Park Cemetery, one mile north of Ogdensburg, Wisconsin.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Primary school
Positions held
United States representative
Employers
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Also known as
Reid F. Murray, Reid Murray

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Reid Fred Murray?

American politician (1887-1952)

When was Reid Fred Murray born?

Reid Fred Murray was born on 16 October 1887 in Ogdensburg.

When did Reid Fred Murray die?

Reid Fred Murray died on 29 April 1952 in Bethesda.

What was Reid Fred Murray's occupation?

Reid Fred Murray was a politician, businessperson, farmer and professor.

What nationality was Reid Fred Murray?

Reid Fred Murray was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Reid Fred Murray

· Wikidata: Q669934

· DBpedia: Reid F. Murray

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