Johnston Murray

Politician

1902 – 1974

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Who was Johnston Murray?

Johnston Murray was an American lawyer and the 14th governor of Oklahoma. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as governor from 1951 to 1955. After his term ended, he worked as an attorney for the Oklahoma State Department of Welfare until his death on April 16, 1974.

His father, William H. Murray, was the ninth governor of Oklahoma and the president of the constitutional convention leading up to statehood. Both are buried in Tishomingo, Oklahoma.

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Born
Jul 21, 1902
Johnston County
Parents
Religion
  • Methodism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Oklahoma City University School of Law
Died
Apr 16, 1974

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on July 23, 2013

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