Paul was the son of Frank John Murphy and Loretta G. McLane, and the husband of Margaret Angie Robertson.
Below are some notes Paul made about his career. His wife Margaret believes these were some thoughts he intended to use in a speech.
5/15/1940 Desperation; No work anywhere. Marg & I both applied for assistance. (She had been on unemployment for 2 mo's.) May 20, 1940. (Found A Job) Started on "Track Gang" as laborer -- continued until Jan 1941 when I was told of Debit opening with a 17.50 weekly salary. 3/23/42. I got my 1st pay with commission on a $1000 20PL(AP.) Wow! $1469 from "Talking With People." June 1st, 42 was informed I placed 3rd in The Co and won a Trip To The "Golden Palace" in Balto. Jan 10, 1944 was given the opportunity of being an Ass't Supt (@$32per week.) Went in Service returned to F/M 1948 to HO Supv. 1951 to Magr Balto (@$65 wk) Big Time.
A small story, featuring a picture of Paul Murphy, appeared in the Baltimore American on Sunday, May 26, 1961, Page 5B:
TIME CAPSULE. Paul Murphy, district manager of the Baltimore Life Insurance Co., places a copy of the News-Post in a "Century Chest" which is to be opened in 1982 on the 100th Anniversary of the firm. Murphy's business predictions for the next 21 years were included. With him are (center) Merlin W. Morgan, vice president, and Henry E. Niles, president.
Story from "What's Happening," a Baltimore Life Insurance newsletter:
MURPHY RETIRES; SERVES BLI 37 YEARS
Paul J. Murphy has contributed much to the growth and success of The Baltimore Life Insurance Company over the past 37 years, and we wish him well on his retirement.
Paul joined the Scranton District in 1941, became Field Manager in 1945, and was appointed Home Office Supervisor in 1950. He became the Manager of the Baltimore District in 1952.
"Back in 1941," Paul reminisced, "the Home Office was located at Charles and Saratoga Streets. Now the new building at Mt. Royal Plaza has an addition. The original plans called for construction of a tower in the grassy area near the addition."
Paul has held many NALU and GAMA leadership positions on the local, state and national levels. His special interest lies in insurance law: He still receives requests to work with the Insurance Department.
With a production record that includes winning the President's Award and being runner-up three times, Paul has qualified for many conventions and received the George Robertson and the Harry L. Meyer Awards.
His civic activities include the Optimists (he was governor of Maryland), the Hamilton Outdoors Club, and the Har-Bel Community Organization.
"It's been a life of fun," he reflected.
Paul and Margaret have seven children, the youngest was graduated from college this year. They live near, and their many grandchildren visit.
"There are more children here now than when my kids were young," Paul laughed. "They'll keep the pool in the back yard full this summer."
Obituary from The Baltimore Sunpaper (photo included):
PAUL J. MURPHY, SR., 61; INSURANCE AGENT, OPTIMIST
Paul James Murphy, Sr., who worked for the Baltimore Life Insurance Company for 38 years and was active in the Optimist Club, died Saturday, in his Hamilton residence after an illness of a year. He was 61.
A mass for Christian burial will be offered for Mr. Murphy at 9am Wednesday morning at St. Dominic's Church, Harford Road and Gibbons Avenue.
Mr. Murphy worked as an insurance agent and field manager and in field training. From 1951 until his retirement a year ago, he was the Baltimore district manager of the firm. He joined the company in 1941 at its Scranton (PA) office and was appointed staff superintendent three years later. After serving in the Army in 1945 and 1946, he returned to his job and was appointed home office supervisor. He was transferred to the Baltimore office in 1951 and appointed district manager.
Mr. Murphy was active in the National, Maryland and Baltimore Associations of Life Underwriters. He held numerous posts in the associations, serving as vice president and president of the Baltimore Association and national committeemen and president of the Maryland Association. He was also vice chairman of the membership committee, and served on the committee of Affairs of Veterans and Servicemen of the national association.
In addition, he was a member of the board and president of the Baltimore Chapter and national director of the General Agents and Managers Conference of the national association. Well versed in the relationship between life insurance and the law, he was appointed vice chairman of the national association's Committee on State Law and Legislation as well as chairman of the Rules and Regulations Committee of the General Agents and Managers Conference.
As an active member of the Optimist Club, a service club whose motto is "friend of youth," Mr. Murphy served on numerous committees, using his skills as an organizer to develop sports programs for young people. He served three times as chairman of the Maryland district convention of the club and was the Maryland boy's work director in 1960. He held numerous offices in the organization, serving at one time as President of the Hamilton Optimist Club and lieutenant governor and governor of the Maryland District of Optimist International. In addition to his work with youth in the Optimist Club, he helped to get a YMCA built in Northeast Baltimore by serving as vice chairman of fundraising.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Robertson; 2 daughters, Carol Dabirisiaghi, of Baltimore, and Sgt. Sharon Sartor, of Plattsburgh, NY; 5 sons, Paul J. Murphy, Jr., Douglas E. Murphy, Richard T. Murphy, Kevin Murphy, all of Baltimore, and Brian Murphy, of Germany; a sister, Eileen J. LeStrange; and a brother, Francis J. Murphy, of Indian Head, and 15 grandchildren.
Siblings:
Francis John Murphy
Eileen Jean Murphy.
Marguerite Murphy
James Murphy
Children:
Douglas Ernest Murphy, Sr.
Brian Robertson Murphy
Wife of surviving son Paul:
Wapee (Dhu) P'tu Kumphan
Husband of surviving daughter Sharon:
Douglas Wayne Sartor
Grandchildren:
Laura Lee Murphy
Mark Brendan Murphy
Parents of daughter-in-law Debra Land:
Ernest Morgan Land, Jr.
Mary Sue Criner
Mother of daughter-in-law Phyllis Lookadoo:
Hazel Caronal Horne
Parents of his son-in-law Douglas Sartor:
Frederick John "Fritz" Sartor
Donna J. Elmer
Parents of daughter-in-law Barbara Ann Wood:
Robert Percy Wood
Cecilia Ann Weigand
NOTE: My paternal grandfather.
Below are some notes Paul made about his career. His wife Margaret believes these were some thoughts he intended to use in a speech.
5/15/1940 Desperation; No work anywhere. Marg & I both applied for assistance. (She had been on unemployment for 2 mo's.) May 20, 1940. (Found A Job) Started on "Track Gang" as laborer -- continued until Jan 1941 when I was told of Debit opening with a 17.50 weekly salary. 3/23/42. I got my 1st pay with commission on a $1000 20PL(AP.) Wow! $1469 from "Talking With People." June 1st, 42 was informed I placed 3rd in The Co and won a Trip To The "Golden Palace" in Balto. Jan 10, 1944 was given the opportunity of being an Ass't Supt (@$32per week.) Went in Service returned to F/M 1948 to HO Supv. 1951 to Magr Balto (@$65 wk) Big Time.
A small story, featuring a picture of Paul Murphy, appeared in the Baltimore American on Sunday, May 26, 1961, Page 5B:
TIME CAPSULE. Paul Murphy, district manager of the Baltimore Life Insurance Co., places a copy of the News-Post in a "Century Chest" which is to be opened in 1982 on the 100th Anniversary of the firm. Murphy's business predictions for the next 21 years were included. With him are (center) Merlin W. Morgan, vice president, and Henry E. Niles, president.
Story from "What's Happening," a Baltimore Life Insurance newsletter:
MURPHY RETIRES; SERVES BLI 37 YEARS
Paul J. Murphy has contributed much to the growth and success of The Baltimore Life Insurance Company over the past 37 years, and we wish him well on his retirement.
Paul joined the Scranton District in 1941, became Field Manager in 1945, and was appointed Home Office Supervisor in 1950. He became the Manager of the Baltimore District in 1952.
"Back in 1941," Paul reminisced, "the Home Office was located at Charles and Saratoga Streets. Now the new building at Mt. Royal Plaza has an addition. The original plans called for construction of a tower in the grassy area near the addition."
Paul has held many NALU and GAMA leadership positions on the local, state and national levels. His special interest lies in insurance law: He still receives requests to work with the Insurance Department.
With a production record that includes winning the President's Award and being runner-up three times, Paul has qualified for many conventions and received the George Robertson and the Harry L. Meyer Awards.
His civic activities include the Optimists (he was governor of Maryland), the Hamilton Outdoors Club, and the Har-Bel Community Organization.
"It's been a life of fun," he reflected.
Paul and Margaret have seven children, the youngest was graduated from college this year. They live near, and their many grandchildren visit.
"There are more children here now than when my kids were young," Paul laughed. "They'll keep the pool in the back yard full this summer."
Obituary from The Baltimore Sunpaper (photo included):
PAUL J. MURPHY, SR., 61; INSURANCE AGENT, OPTIMIST
Paul James Murphy, Sr., who worked for the Baltimore Life Insurance Company for 38 years and was active in the Optimist Club, died Saturday, in his Hamilton residence after an illness of a year. He was 61.
A mass for Christian burial will be offered for Mr. Murphy at 9am Wednesday morning at St. Dominic's Church, Harford Road and Gibbons Avenue.
Mr. Murphy worked as an insurance agent and field manager and in field training. From 1951 until his retirement a year ago, he was the Baltimore district manager of the firm. He joined the company in 1941 at its Scranton (PA) office and was appointed staff superintendent three years later. After serving in the Army in 1945 and 1946, he returned to his job and was appointed home office supervisor. He was transferred to the Baltimore office in 1951 and appointed district manager.
Mr. Murphy was active in the National, Maryland and Baltimore Associations of Life Underwriters. He held numerous posts in the associations, serving as vice president and president of the Baltimore Association and national committeemen and president of the Maryland Association. He was also vice chairman of the membership committee, and served on the committee of Affairs of Veterans and Servicemen of the national association.
In addition, he was a member of the board and president of the Baltimore Chapter and national director of the General Agents and Managers Conference of the national association. Well versed in the relationship between life insurance and the law, he was appointed vice chairman of the national association's Committee on State Law and Legislation as well as chairman of the Rules and Regulations Committee of the General Agents and Managers Conference.
As an active member of the Optimist Club, a service club whose motto is "friend of youth," Mr. Murphy served on numerous committees, using his skills as an organizer to develop sports programs for young people. He served three times as chairman of the Maryland district convention of the club and was the Maryland boy's work director in 1960. He held numerous offices in the organization, serving at one time as President of the Hamilton Optimist Club and lieutenant governor and governor of the Maryland District of Optimist International. In addition to his work with youth in the Optimist Club, he helped to get a YMCA built in Northeast Baltimore by serving as vice chairman of fundraising.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Robertson; 2 daughters, Carol Dabirisiaghi, of Baltimore, and Sgt. Sharon Sartor, of Plattsburgh, NY; 5 sons, Paul J. Murphy, Jr., Douglas E. Murphy, Richard T. Murphy, Kevin Murphy, all of Baltimore, and Brian Murphy, of Germany; a sister, Eileen J. LeStrange; and a brother, Francis J. Murphy, of Indian Head, and 15 grandchildren.
Siblings:
Francis John Murphy
Eileen Jean Murphy.
Marguerite Murphy
James Murphy
Children:
Douglas Ernest Murphy, Sr.
Brian Robertson Murphy
Wife of surviving son Paul:
Wapee (Dhu) P'tu Kumphan
Husband of surviving daughter Sharon:
Douglas Wayne Sartor
Grandchildren:
Laura Lee Murphy
Mark Brendan Murphy
Parents of daughter-in-law Debra Land:
Ernest Morgan Land, Jr.
Mary Sue Criner
Mother of daughter-in-law Phyllis Lookadoo:
Hazel Caronal Horne
Parents of his son-in-law Douglas Sartor:
Frederick John "Fritz" Sartor
Donna J. Elmer
Parents of daughter-in-law Barbara Ann Wood:
Robert Percy Wood
Cecilia Ann Weigand
NOTE: My paternal grandfather.
Paul was the son of Frank John Murphy and Loretta G. McLane, and the husband of Margaret Angie Robertson.
Below are some notes Paul made about his career. His wife Margaret believes these were some thoughts he intended to use in a speech.
5/15/1940 Desperation; No work anywhere. Marg & I both applied for assistance. (She had been on unemployment for 2 mo's.) May 20, 1940. (Found A Job) Started on "Track Gang" as laborer -- continued until Jan 1941 when I was told of Debit opening with a 17.50 weekly salary. 3/23/42. I got my 1st pay with commission on a $1000 20PL(AP.) Wow! $1469 from "Talking With People." June 1st, 42 was informed I placed 3rd in The Co and won a Trip To The "Golden Palace" in Balto. Jan 10, 1944 was given the opportunity of being an Ass't Supt (@$32per week.) Went in Service returned to F/M 1948 to HO Supv. 1951 to Magr Balto (@$65 wk) Big Time.
A small story, featuring a picture of Paul Murphy, appeared in the Baltimore American on Sunday, May 26, 1961, Page 5B:
TIME CAPSULE. Paul Murphy, district manager of the Baltimore Life Insurance Co., places a copy of the News-Post in a "Century Chest" which is to be opened in 1982 on the 100th Anniversary of the firm. Murphy's business predictions for the next 21 years were included. With him are (center) Merlin W. Morgan, vice president, and Henry E. Niles, president.
Story from "What's Happening," a Baltimore Life Insurance newsletter:
MURPHY RETIRES; SERVES BLI 37 YEARS
Paul J. Murphy has contributed much to the growth and success of The Baltimore Life Insurance Company over the past 37 years, and we wish him well on his retirement.
Paul joined the Scranton District in 1941, became Field Manager in 1945, and was appointed Home Office Supervisor in 1950. He became the Manager of the Baltimore District in 1952.
"Back in 1941," Paul reminisced, "the Home Office was located at Charles and Saratoga Streets. Now the new building at Mt. Royal Plaza has an addition. The original plans called for construction of a tower in the grassy area near the addition."
Paul has held many NALU and GAMA leadership positions on the local, state and national levels. His special interest lies in insurance law: He still receives requests to work with the Insurance Department.
With a production record that includes winning the President's Award and being runner-up three times, Paul has qualified for many conventions and received the George Robertson and the Harry L. Meyer Awards.
His civic activities include the Optimists (he was governor of Maryland), the Hamilton Outdoors Club, and the Har-Bel Community Organization.
"It's been a life of fun," he reflected.
Paul and Margaret have seven children, the youngest was graduated from college this year. They live near, and their many grandchildren visit.
"There are more children here now than when my kids were young," Paul laughed. "They'll keep the pool in the back yard full this summer."
Obituary from The Baltimore Sunpaper (photo included):
PAUL J. MURPHY, SR., 61; INSURANCE AGENT, OPTIMIST
Paul James Murphy, Sr., who worked for the Baltimore Life Insurance Company for 38 years and was active in the Optimist Club, died Saturday, in his Hamilton residence after an illness of a year. He was 61.
A mass for Christian burial will be offered for Mr. Murphy at 9am Wednesday morning at St. Dominic's Church, Harford Road and Gibbons Avenue.
Mr. Murphy worked as an insurance agent and field manager and in field training. From 1951 until his retirement a year ago, he was the Baltimore district manager of the firm. He joined the company in 1941 at its Scranton (PA) office and was appointed staff superintendent three years later. After serving in the Army in 1945 and 1946, he returned to his job and was appointed home office supervisor. He was transferred to the Baltimore office in 1951 and appointed district manager.
Mr. Murphy was active in the National, Maryland and Baltimore Associations of Life Underwriters. He held numerous posts in the associations, serving as vice president and president of the Baltimore Association and national committeemen and president of the Maryland Association. He was also vice chairman of the membership committee, and served on the committee of Affairs of Veterans and Servicemen of the national association.
In addition, he was a member of the board and president of the Baltimore Chapter and national director of the General Agents and Managers Conference of the national association. Well versed in the relationship between life insurance and the law, he was appointed vice chairman of the national association's Committee on State Law and Legislation as well as chairman of the Rules and Regulations Committee of the General Agents and Managers Conference.
As an active member of the Optimist Club, a service club whose motto is "friend of youth," Mr. Murphy served on numerous committees, using his skills as an organizer to develop sports programs for young people. He served three times as chairman of the Maryland district convention of the club and was the Maryland boy's work director in 1960. He held numerous offices in the organization, serving at one time as President of the Hamilton Optimist Club and lieutenant governor and governor of the Maryland District of Optimist International. In addition to his work with youth in the Optimist Club, he helped to get a YMCA built in Northeast Baltimore by serving as vice chairman of fundraising.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Robertson; 2 daughters, Carol Dabirisiaghi, of Baltimore, and Sgt. Sharon Sartor, of Plattsburgh, NY; 5 sons, Paul J. Murphy, Jr., Douglas E. Murphy, Richard T. Murphy, Kevin Murphy, all of Baltimore, and Brian Murphy, of Germany; a sister, Eileen J. LeStrange; and a brother, Francis J. Murphy, of Indian Head, and 15 grandchildren.
Siblings:
Francis John Murphy
Eileen Jean Murphy.
Marguerite Murphy
James Murphy
Children:
Douglas Ernest Murphy, Sr.
Brian Robertson Murphy
Wife of surviving son Paul:
Wapee (Dhu) P'tu Kumphan
Husband of surviving daughter Sharon:
Douglas Wayne Sartor
Grandchildren:
Laura Lee Murphy
Mark Brendan Murphy
Parents of daughter-in-law Debra Land:
Ernest Morgan Land, Jr.
Mary Sue Criner
Mother of daughter-in-law Phyllis Lookadoo:
Hazel Caronal Horne
Parents of his son-in-law Douglas Sartor:
Frederick John "Fritz" Sartor
Donna J. Elmer
Parents of daughter-in-law Barbara Ann Wood:
Robert Percy Wood
Cecilia Ann Weigand
NOTE: My paternal grandfather.
Below are some notes Paul made about his career. His wife Margaret believes these were some thoughts he intended to use in a speech.
5/15/1940 Desperation; No work anywhere. Marg & I both applied for assistance. (She had been on unemployment for 2 mo's.) May 20, 1940. (Found A Job) Started on "Track Gang" as laborer -- continued until Jan 1941 when I was told of Debit opening with a 17.50 weekly salary. 3/23/42. I got my 1st pay with commission on a $1000 20PL(AP.) Wow! $1469 from "Talking With People." June 1st, 42 was informed I placed 3rd in The Co and won a Trip To The "Golden Palace" in Balto. Jan 10, 1944 was given the opportunity of being an Ass't Supt (@$32per week.) Went in Service returned to F/M 1948 to HO Supv. 1951 to Magr Balto (@$65 wk) Big Time.
A small story, featuring a picture of Paul Murphy, appeared in the Baltimore American on Sunday, May 26, 1961, Page 5B:
TIME CAPSULE. Paul Murphy, district manager of the Baltimore Life Insurance Co., places a copy of the News-Post in a "Century Chest" which is to be opened in 1982 on the 100th Anniversary of the firm. Murphy's business predictions for the next 21 years were included. With him are (center) Merlin W. Morgan, vice president, and Henry E. Niles, president.
Story from "What's Happening," a Baltimore Life Insurance newsletter:
MURPHY RETIRES; SERVES BLI 37 YEARS
Paul J. Murphy has contributed much to the growth and success of The Baltimore Life Insurance Company over the past 37 years, and we wish him well on his retirement.
Paul joined the Scranton District in 1941, became Field Manager in 1945, and was appointed Home Office Supervisor in 1950. He became the Manager of the Baltimore District in 1952.
"Back in 1941," Paul reminisced, "the Home Office was located at Charles and Saratoga Streets. Now the new building at Mt. Royal Plaza has an addition. The original plans called for construction of a tower in the grassy area near the addition."
Paul has held many NALU and GAMA leadership positions on the local, state and national levels. His special interest lies in insurance law: He still receives requests to work with the Insurance Department.
With a production record that includes winning the President's Award and being runner-up three times, Paul has qualified for many conventions and received the George Robertson and the Harry L. Meyer Awards.
His civic activities include the Optimists (he was governor of Maryland), the Hamilton Outdoors Club, and the Har-Bel Community Organization.
"It's been a life of fun," he reflected.
Paul and Margaret have seven children, the youngest was graduated from college this year. They live near, and their many grandchildren visit.
"There are more children here now than when my kids were young," Paul laughed. "They'll keep the pool in the back yard full this summer."
Obituary from The Baltimore Sunpaper (photo included):
PAUL J. MURPHY, SR., 61; INSURANCE AGENT, OPTIMIST
Paul James Murphy, Sr., who worked for the Baltimore Life Insurance Company for 38 years and was active in the Optimist Club, died Saturday, in his Hamilton residence after an illness of a year. He was 61.
A mass for Christian burial will be offered for Mr. Murphy at 9am Wednesday morning at St. Dominic's Church, Harford Road and Gibbons Avenue.
Mr. Murphy worked as an insurance agent and field manager and in field training. From 1951 until his retirement a year ago, he was the Baltimore district manager of the firm. He joined the company in 1941 at its Scranton (PA) office and was appointed staff superintendent three years later. After serving in the Army in 1945 and 1946, he returned to his job and was appointed home office supervisor. He was transferred to the Baltimore office in 1951 and appointed district manager.
Mr. Murphy was active in the National, Maryland and Baltimore Associations of Life Underwriters. He held numerous posts in the associations, serving as vice president and president of the Baltimore Association and national committeemen and president of the Maryland Association. He was also vice chairman of the membership committee, and served on the committee of Affairs of Veterans and Servicemen of the national association.
In addition, he was a member of the board and president of the Baltimore Chapter and national director of the General Agents and Managers Conference of the national association. Well versed in the relationship between life insurance and the law, he was appointed vice chairman of the national association's Committee on State Law and Legislation as well as chairman of the Rules and Regulations Committee of the General Agents and Managers Conference.
As an active member of the Optimist Club, a service club whose motto is "friend of youth," Mr. Murphy served on numerous committees, using his skills as an organizer to develop sports programs for young people. He served three times as chairman of the Maryland district convention of the club and was the Maryland boy's work director in 1960. He held numerous offices in the organization, serving at one time as President of the Hamilton Optimist Club and lieutenant governor and governor of the Maryland District of Optimist International. In addition to his work with youth in the Optimist Club, he helped to get a YMCA built in Northeast Baltimore by serving as vice chairman of fundraising.
Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Robertson; 2 daughters, Carol Dabirisiaghi, of Baltimore, and Sgt. Sharon Sartor, of Plattsburgh, NY; 5 sons, Paul J. Murphy, Jr., Douglas E. Murphy, Richard T. Murphy, Kevin Murphy, all of Baltimore, and Brian Murphy, of Germany; a sister, Eileen J. LeStrange; and a brother, Francis J. Murphy, of Indian Head, and 15 grandchildren.
Siblings:
Francis John Murphy
Eileen Jean Murphy.
Marguerite Murphy
James Murphy
Children:
Douglas Ernest Murphy, Sr.
Brian Robertson Murphy
Wife of surviving son Paul:
Wapee (Dhu) P'tu Kumphan
Husband of surviving daughter Sharon:
Douglas Wayne Sartor
Grandchildren:
Laura Lee Murphy
Mark Brendan Murphy
Parents of daughter-in-law Debra Land:
Ernest Morgan Land, Jr.
Mary Sue Criner
Mother of daughter-in-law Phyllis Lookadoo:
Hazel Caronal Horne
Parents of his son-in-law Douglas Sartor:
Frederick John "Fritz" Sartor
Donna J. Elmer
Parents of daughter-in-law Barbara Ann Wood:
Robert Percy Wood
Cecilia Ann Weigand
NOTE: My paternal grandfather.
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