About Thomas Gerow Murphy
Lived 1883 – 1971 (aged 87). Thomas Gerow Murphy was a Canadian politician and pharmacist.
Thomas Gerow Murphy, (October 29, 1883 – April 7, 1971) was a Canadian politician.
Born in Northumberland County, Ontario, he was a pharmacist before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the Manitoba riding of Neepawa in the 1925 federal election. A Conservative, he was defeated in the 1926 election by Progressive Robert Milne. He defeated Milne in the 1930 federal election to return to Parliament and was appointed to the Cabinet of R.B. Bennett. He was defeated in the 1935 and 1940 elections. From 1930 to 1935, he was the Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs and Minister of the Interior.
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Who was Thomas Gerow Murphy?
Canadian politician (1883–1971)
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Thomas Gerow Murphy was born on 29 October 1883 in Northumberland County.
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Thomas Gerow Murphy died on 7 April 1971.
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Thomas Gerow Murphy was a politician and pharmacist.
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Thomas Gerow Murphy was Canadian.
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