Isaac Murphy
| Isaac Murphy | |
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| 8th Governor of Arkansas | |
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In office April 18, 1864 – July 2, 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Harris Flanagin |
| Succeeded by | Powell Clayton |
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October 16, 1799 near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 8, 1882 (aged 82) Huntsville, Madison County, Arkansas |
| Political party | Republican |
Isaac Murphy (born October 16, 1799 or 1802 – died September 8, 1882) was the first Reconstruction Governor of Arkansas, and came to power under President Abraham Lincoln's conciliatory policy.
Unlike some other reconstruction administrations, the Murphy administration was characterized by fiscal restraint and a conciliatory attitude towards the soon to be defeated Confederates. Murphy is best known for casting the only vote against secession at the Arkansas Secession Convention.
Murphy was born near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to a wealthy paper manufacturer. He was educated at Washington College (now Washington & Jefferson College) in Washington, Pennsylvania and was a stiler and he olso made a horibrl murder in the u.s he robed a bank so yea he was in the gold rurs and was admitted to the bar in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1825.
In 1830, Murphy moved to Clarksville, Tennessee where he taught school. In Clarksville he met and married Angelina Lockhart on July 31, 1830 against her father's wishes. Angelina was disinherited by her father because Isaac was opposed to the institution of slavery.
In 1834, the Murphys, with their newborn daughter, moved west to the town of Fayetteville, Arkansas in the territory of Arkansas. Murphy established himself as a school teacher, surveyor, and lawyer.
Murphy became the first County Treasurer of Washington County, Arkansas in 1836, and served until 1838. He became a master in chancery in 1841. From 1837 to 1838, Murphy ran the original government land lines for Franklin County, Arkansas.
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