W. Tayloe Murphy

William Tayloe Murphy (May 6, 1901 – November 16, 1962) was an American politician and businessman from Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1940 to 1942 and from 1948 to 1959. He was Virginia State Treasurer from 1942 to 1947.

Early life William Tayloe Murphy was born on May 6, 1901, in Mount Holly, Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Mary (née Tayloe) and Robert Murphy. He was educated at Alexandria City High School and the College of William and Mary. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was author of the Revenue Bond Act, a plan to finance the construction of a toll bridge system in eastern Virginia. He was chairman of the Chesapeake and its tributaries committee. He also served on the appropriations, game and inland fisheries, and insurance and banking committees. He served on the governor's advisory board and on the state advisory council on the Virginia economy. He was buried in Yeocomico Episcopal Church Cemetery in Kinsale.

Awards In 1961, Murphy was named Richmond County's outstanding citizen by the Richmond County Ruritan Club.