Franklin Murphy
Former Governor of New Jersey
Franklin Murphy was an American Republican Party politician, who served as the 31st governor of New Jersey, from 1902 to 1905. He was the founder of the Murphy Varnish Company in Newark, New Jersey. Wikipedia
Born: January 3, 1846, Jersey City, NJ
Died: February 24, 1920 (age 74 years), Palm Beach, FL
Previous offices: Governor of New Jersey (1902–1905) and New Jersey State Representative (1885–1885)
Party: Republican Party
Education: Newark Academy
Spouse: Janet Colwell