Representative William B. Murray View All Years

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William B. Murray

Scott County

That farming in Iowa pays is evidenced by the fact that in the towns may be found retired farmers as well as merchants and other business men. One of those who has accumulated a sufficiency of worldly goods on the farm and has retired to enjoy the fruits of his labors is the Hon. W. B. Murray, who is one of the Scott county delegation in the House. He was born at Sumner Hill, Cambria county, Pennsylvania, March 30, 1834. His parents were George and Esther Murray, nee Croyll. He received his education in the common schools of his native State. Coming to Iowa in March, 1855, he at once began farming near Davenport. The rich soil of Scott county yielded abundant returns for his labors and he is now in easy circumstances. The people have great confidence in him, for he has held the office of county supervisor for nine years in succession, and retires to take his seat in the House. He has also held several township offices. In politics he has always been a Democrat. He belongs to the Ancient Order United Workmen and Iowa Legion of Honor. The German Lutheran is the church he attends.

House District 43