Aged 73 years
BECAME KNOWN FOR AID HE GAVE TO UNFORTUNATE
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Daniel B. Murphy Also Won Esteem as Business Man.
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DEAD AFTER LONG ILLNESS
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Was Member of Firm of Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Company and Highly Regarded for His Business Acumen-In Philanthropic Bodies
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Daniel B. Murphy, for years one of the most active business men in Rochester and well known for his interest in philanthropic work, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 541 University avenue, after a long illness. He was 74 years old.
Mr. Murphy was born in Bombay, N. Y., on July 23, 1848. He received his early education at the village school there and later attended the State Normal School, in Potsdam, N. Y. For a short time he worked on his father's farm. Later he taught in the district schools of Franklin county for five years, when he accepted an offer to become principal of St. Mary's School, in Dunkirk. This was 1871. Two years later, he resigned that position to be principal of the Cathedral School of this city.
Retired from Business in 1918
In 1875 Mr. Murphy gave up school work and entered the employ of Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Company as an entry clerk. He was advanced rapidly and soon became head bookkeeper of the firm. He was given and interest in the business in 1886 and on January 1, 1891, he was made a full partner. Upon the death of Patrick Mahon, long financial manager of the old concern, Mr. Murphy was given that position, which he held until poor health forced him to retire from active business life in 1918. He was also vice-presdent and a member of the Board of Directors at that time.
During his life time Mr. Murphy was deeply interested in the development of the city and gave freely of his time for the promotion of good causes. Although urged many times to accept political office, he refused to do so. He was independent in politics and was mentioned several times as a candidate for mayor of the city by both Republicans and Democrats but declined to run. He also refused to allow his name to be mentioned as one of the candidates for the state senatorship.
Mr. Murphy was one of the founders of the National Association of Credit Men, which was organized in Toledo, Ohio, in 1896, and he led in the establishment of a branch of that body here. He also was chairman of the Investigation and Prosecution Committee of the national association, which raised $10,000 for the prosecution of fraudulent debtors.
Was Head of Underwriters' Body.
At one time Mr. Murphy was president of the Individual Underwriters' Association of the United States, the strongest body of its kind in the world. He also played an important part in the reorganizing of bankrupt firms, almost invariably rescuing them from a state of financial disaster and placing them back on a paying basis. It was through this work that Mr. Murphy's ability to solve financial difficulties became known throughout the country.
For years Mr. Murphy was a trustee of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce. His interest in civic work brought him to the fore on many occasions and his ability caused him to be surrounded by a group of supporters who looked to him for leadership and guidance. He was nominated for the presidency of the chamber against his wishes. At the election that followed he was given an overwhelming vote, but he refused to reconsider his stand in the matter and declined the honor, giving as the reason for his action the impossibility of performing the duties of president properly while much of his attention had to be given to other work.
Led in Work for Tubercular.
Mr. Murphy was a member of the New York State Conference of Charities and Corrections and was elected president of that body in 1907. Notable among his many acts in defense of the organizations for the assisting of the poor and unfortunate, was his attack on Governor O'Dell's policy in reference to the control of the State Hospital for the Insane. Likewise it was principally through agitation started by Mr. Murphy that something was done by the state of New York for the treatment of tubercular patients.
In 1898 Mr. Murphy was appointed a member of the Board of Managers of Craig Colony for Epileptics at Sonyea. His appointment came through Governor Black. He was re-appointed by every succeeding governor since then and retained an active interest in the colony up to the time of his death.
Mr. Murphy was married to Mary B. Gavin in July, 1874. The couple had eight children, six of whom are living. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church and for many years was a trustee of the Cathedral. He also was a member of the Fortnightly Club, Genesee Valley Club and the Oak Hill Country Club.
Traveled Abroad Extensively.
He traveled extensively, having visited all the countries of Europe and South America, besides Egypt and other lands. In 1903, while on a trip to the Bermudas, the ship upon which he was sailing went ashore, but he was rescued without suffering any injury.
Mr. Murphy leaves his wife, Mary B. Murphy; four daughters, Miss Grace Murphy, Mrs. James J. Atkinson, Mrs. John J. Finucane and Miss Margaret Murphy; a son, Assemblyman Vincent B. Murphy; a brother, James W. Murphy, of Bombay, N. Y., and eight grandchildren.
Democrat and Chronicle
(Rochester, New York)
09 Apr 1922, Sun • Page 25
Contributor: Gale Olsson McHale
BECAME KNOWN FOR AID HE GAVE TO UNFORTUNATE
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Daniel B. Murphy Also Won Esteem as Business Man.
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DEAD AFTER LONG ILLNESS
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Was Member of Firm of Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Company and Highly Regarded for His Business Acumen-In Philanthropic Bodies
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Daniel B. Murphy, for years one of the most active business men in Rochester and well known for his interest in philanthropic work, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 541 University avenue, after a long illness. He was 74 years old.
Mr. Murphy was born in Bombay, N. Y., on July 23, 1848. He received his early education at the village school there and later attended the State Normal School, in Potsdam, N. Y. For a short time he worked on his father's farm. Later he taught in the district schools of Franklin county for five years, when he accepted an offer to become principal of St. Mary's School, in Dunkirk. This was 1871. Two years later, he resigned that position to be principal of the Cathedral School of this city.
Retired from Business in 1918
In 1875 Mr. Murphy gave up school work and entered the employ of Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Company as an entry clerk. He was advanced rapidly and soon became head bookkeeper of the firm. He was given and interest in the business in 1886 and on January 1, 1891, he was made a full partner. Upon the death of Patrick Mahon, long financial manager of the old concern, Mr. Murphy was given that position, which he held until poor health forced him to retire from active business life in 1918. He was also vice-presdent and a member of the Board of Directors at that time.
During his life time Mr. Murphy was deeply interested in the development of the city and gave freely of his time for the promotion of good causes. Although urged many times to accept political office, he refused to do so. He was independent in politics and was mentioned several times as a candidate for mayor of the city by both Republicans and Democrats but declined to run. He also refused to allow his name to be mentioned as one of the candidates for the state senatorship.
Mr. Murphy was one of the founders of the National Association of Credit Men, which was organized in Toledo, Ohio, in 1896, and he led in the establishment of a branch of that body here. He also was chairman of the Investigation and Prosecution Committee of the national association, which raised $10,000 for the prosecution of fraudulent debtors.
Was Head of Underwriters' Body.
At one time Mr. Murphy was president of the Individual Underwriters' Association of the United States, the strongest body of its kind in the world. He also played an important part in the reorganizing of bankrupt firms, almost invariably rescuing them from a state of financial disaster and placing them back on a paying basis. It was through this work that Mr. Murphy's ability to solve financial difficulties became known throughout the country.
For years Mr. Murphy was a trustee of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce. His interest in civic work brought him to the fore on many occasions and his ability caused him to be surrounded by a group of supporters who looked to him for leadership and guidance. He was nominated for the presidency of the chamber against his wishes. At the election that followed he was given an overwhelming vote, but he refused to reconsider his stand in the matter and declined the honor, giving as the reason for his action the impossibility of performing the duties of president properly while much of his attention had to be given to other work.
Led in Work for Tubercular.
Mr. Murphy was a member of the New York State Conference of Charities and Corrections and was elected president of that body in 1907. Notable among his many acts in defense of the organizations for the assisting of the poor and unfortunate, was his attack on Governor O'Dell's policy in reference to the control of the State Hospital for the Insane. Likewise it was principally through agitation started by Mr. Murphy that something was done by the state of New York for the treatment of tubercular patients.
In 1898 Mr. Murphy was appointed a member of the Board of Managers of Craig Colony for Epileptics at Sonyea. His appointment came through Governor Black. He was re-appointed by every succeeding governor since then and retained an active interest in the colony up to the time of his death.
Mr. Murphy was married to Mary B. Gavin in July, 1874. The couple had eight children, six of whom are living. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church and for many years was a trustee of the Cathedral. He also was a member of the Fortnightly Club, Genesee Valley Club and the Oak Hill Country Club.
Traveled Abroad Extensively.
He traveled extensively, having visited all the countries of Europe and South America, besides Egypt and other lands. In 1903, while on a trip to the Bermudas, the ship upon which he was sailing went ashore, but he was rescued without suffering any injury.
Mr. Murphy leaves his wife, Mary B. Murphy; four daughters, Miss Grace Murphy, Mrs. James J. Atkinson, Mrs. John J. Finucane and Miss Margaret Murphy; a son, Assemblyman Vincent B. Murphy; a brother, James W. Murphy, of Bombay, N. Y., and eight grandchildren.
Democrat and Chronicle
(Rochester, New York)
09 Apr 1922, Sun • Page 25
Contributor: Gale Olsson McHale
Aged 73 years
BECAME KNOWN FOR AID HE GAVE TO UNFORTUNATE
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Daniel B. Murphy Also Won Esteem as Business Man.
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DEAD AFTER LONG ILLNESS
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Was Member of Firm of Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Company and Highly Regarded for His Business Acumen-In Philanthropic Bodies
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Daniel B. Murphy, for years one of the most active business men in Rochester and well known for his interest in philanthropic work, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 541 University avenue, after a long illness. He was 74 years old.
Mr. Murphy was born in Bombay, N. Y., on July 23, 1848. He received his early education at the village school there and later attended the State Normal School, in Potsdam, N. Y. For a short time he worked on his father's farm. Later he taught in the district schools of Franklin county for five years, when he accepted an offer to become principal of St. Mary's School, in Dunkirk. This was 1871. Two years later, he resigned that position to be principal of the Cathedral School of this city.
Retired from Business in 1918
In 1875 Mr. Murphy gave up school work and entered the employ of Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Company as an entry clerk. He was advanced rapidly and soon became head bookkeeper of the firm. He was given and interest in the business in 1886 and on January 1, 1891, he was made a full partner. Upon the death of Patrick Mahon, long financial manager of the old concern, Mr. Murphy was given that position, which he held until poor health forced him to retire from active business life in 1918. He was also vice-presdent and a member of the Board of Directors at that time.
During his life time Mr. Murphy was deeply interested in the development of the city and gave freely of his time for the promotion of good causes. Although urged many times to accept political office, he refused to do so. He was independent in politics and was mentioned several times as a candidate for mayor of the city by both Republicans and Democrats but declined to run. He also refused to allow his name to be mentioned as one of the candidates for the state senatorship.
Mr. Murphy was one of the founders of the National Association of Credit Men, which was organized in Toledo, Ohio, in 1896, and he led in the establishment of a branch of that body here. He also was chairman of the Investigation and Prosecution Committee of the national association, which raised $10,000 for the prosecution of fraudulent debtors.
Was Head of Underwriters' Body.
At one time Mr. Murphy was president of the Individual Underwriters' Association of the United States, the strongest body of its kind in the world. He also played an important part in the reorganizing of bankrupt firms, almost invariably rescuing them from a state of financial disaster and placing them back on a paying basis. It was through this work that Mr. Murphy's ability to solve financial difficulties became known throughout the country.
For years Mr. Murphy was a trustee of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce. His interest in civic work brought him to the fore on many occasions and his ability caused him to be surrounded by a group of supporters who looked to him for leadership and guidance. He was nominated for the presidency of the chamber against his wishes. At the election that followed he was given an overwhelming vote, but he refused to reconsider his stand in the matter and declined the honor, giving as the reason for his action the impossibility of performing the duties of president properly while much of his attention had to be given to other work.
Led in Work for Tubercular.
Mr. Murphy was a member of the New York State Conference of Charities and Corrections and was elected president of that body in 1907. Notable among his many acts in defense of the organizations for the assisting of the poor and unfortunate, was his attack on Governor O'Dell's policy in reference to the control of the State Hospital for the Insane. Likewise it was principally through agitation started by Mr. Murphy that something was done by the state of New York for the treatment of tubercular patients.
In 1898 Mr. Murphy was appointed a member of the Board of Managers of Craig Colony for Epileptics at Sonyea. His appointment came through Governor Black. He was re-appointed by every succeeding governor since then and retained an active interest in the colony up to the time of his death.
Mr. Murphy was married to Mary B. Gavin in July, 1874. The couple had eight children, six of whom are living. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church and for many years was a trustee of the Cathedral. He also was a member of the Fortnightly Club, Genesee Valley Club and the Oak Hill Country Club.
Traveled Abroad Extensively.
He traveled extensively, having visited all the countries of Europe and South America, besides Egypt and other lands. In 1903, while on a trip to the Bermudas, the ship upon which he was sailing went ashore, but he was rescued without suffering any injury.
Mr. Murphy leaves his wife, Mary B. Murphy; four daughters, Miss Grace Murphy, Mrs. James J. Atkinson, Mrs. John J. Finucane and Miss Margaret Murphy; a son, Assemblyman Vincent B. Murphy; a brother, James W. Murphy, of Bombay, N. Y., and eight grandchildren.
Democrat and Chronicle
(Rochester, New York)
09 Apr 1922, Sun • Page 25
Contributor: Gale Olsson McHale
BECAME KNOWN FOR AID HE GAVE TO UNFORTUNATE
-----------------------
Daniel B. Murphy Also Won Esteem as Business Man.
-----------------------
DEAD AFTER LONG ILLNESS
-----------------------
Was Member of Firm of Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Company and Highly Regarded for His Business Acumen-In Philanthropic Bodies
-----------------------
Daniel B. Murphy, for years one of the most active business men in Rochester and well known for his interest in philanthropic work, died yesterday morning at his home, No. 541 University avenue, after a long illness. He was 74 years old.
Mr. Murphy was born in Bombay, N. Y., on July 23, 1848. He received his early education at the village school there and later attended the State Normal School, in Potsdam, N. Y. For a short time he worked on his father's farm. Later he taught in the district schools of Franklin county for five years, when he accepted an offer to become principal of St. Mary's School, in Dunkirk. This was 1871. Two years later, he resigned that position to be principal of the Cathedral School of this city.
Retired from Business in 1918
In 1875 Mr. Murphy gave up school work and entered the employ of Burke, Fitzsimons, Hone & Company as an entry clerk. He was advanced rapidly and soon became head bookkeeper of the firm. He was given and interest in the business in 1886 and on January 1, 1891, he was made a full partner. Upon the death of Patrick Mahon, long financial manager of the old concern, Mr. Murphy was given that position, which he held until poor health forced him to retire from active business life in 1918. He was also vice-presdent and a member of the Board of Directors at that time.
During his life time Mr. Murphy was deeply interested in the development of the city and gave freely of his time for the promotion of good causes. Although urged many times to accept political office, he refused to do so. He was independent in politics and was mentioned several times as a candidate for mayor of the city by both Republicans and Democrats but declined to run. He also refused to allow his name to be mentioned as one of the candidates for the state senatorship.
Mr. Murphy was one of the founders of the National Association of Credit Men, which was organized in Toledo, Ohio, in 1896, and he led in the establishment of a branch of that body here. He also was chairman of the Investigation and Prosecution Committee of the national association, which raised $10,000 for the prosecution of fraudulent debtors.
Was Head of Underwriters' Body.
At one time Mr. Murphy was president of the Individual Underwriters' Association of the United States, the strongest body of its kind in the world. He also played an important part in the reorganizing of bankrupt firms, almost invariably rescuing them from a state of financial disaster and placing them back on a paying basis. It was through this work that Mr. Murphy's ability to solve financial difficulties became known throughout the country.
For years Mr. Murphy was a trustee of the Rochester Chamber of Commerce. His interest in civic work brought him to the fore on many occasions and his ability caused him to be surrounded by a group of supporters who looked to him for leadership and guidance. He was nominated for the presidency of the chamber against his wishes. At the election that followed he was given an overwhelming vote, but he refused to reconsider his stand in the matter and declined the honor, giving as the reason for his action the impossibility of performing the duties of president properly while much of his attention had to be given to other work.
Led in Work for Tubercular.
Mr. Murphy was a member of the New York State Conference of Charities and Corrections and was elected president of that body in 1907. Notable among his many acts in defense of the organizations for the assisting of the poor and unfortunate, was his attack on Governor O'Dell's policy in reference to the control of the State Hospital for the Insane. Likewise it was principally through agitation started by Mr. Murphy that something was done by the state of New York for the treatment of tubercular patients.
In 1898 Mr. Murphy was appointed a member of the Board of Managers of Craig Colony for Epileptics at Sonyea. His appointment came through Governor Black. He was re-appointed by every succeeding governor since then and retained an active interest in the colony up to the time of his death.
Mr. Murphy was married to Mary B. Gavin in July, 1874. The couple had eight children, six of whom are living. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church and for many years was a trustee of the Cathedral. He also was a member of the Fortnightly Club, Genesee Valley Club and the Oak Hill Country Club.
Traveled Abroad Extensively.
He traveled extensively, having visited all the countries of Europe and South America, besides Egypt and other lands. In 1903, while on a trip to the Bermudas, the ship upon which he was sailing went ashore, but he was rescued without suffering any injury.
Mr. Murphy leaves his wife, Mary B. Murphy; four daughters, Miss Grace Murphy, Mrs. James J. Atkinson, Mrs. John J. Finucane and Miss Margaret Murphy; a son, Assemblyman Vincent B. Murphy; a brother, James W. Murphy, of Bombay, N. Y., and eight grandchildren.
Democrat and Chronicle
(Rochester, New York)
09 Apr 1922, Sun • Page 25
Contributor: Gale Olsson McHale
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