Cornelius Murray

Dr. Cornelius Joseph "Doc" Murray was an American dentist and politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Cornelius Murray
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 15th Essex district
In office
1943–1965
Preceded byJames Robbins Reynolds
Succeeded byAbraham L. Cohn
Personal details
BornAugust 19, 1890
Beverly, Massachusetts
DiedOctober 19, 1972 (aged 82)
Beverly, Massachusetts
Political partyRepublican
Alma materTufts Dental School
OccupationDentist
State representative

Murray was born on August 19, 1890 in Beverly Farms.[1] He graduated from Beverly High School, where he was a noted athlete. In 1913 he graduated from Tufts Dental School and practiced in Beverly until his retirement in 1962.[2]

Murray represented Ward 6 on the Beverly Board of Alderman from 1931 to 1942 and was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1943 to 1965.[1] During his tenure in the House, Murray was credited with providing road funding for his district (which consisted of Beverly, Hamilton, and Wenham), including funding to improve Route 127. He was also in leader in the successful fight to extend Route 128 to Gloucester, Massachusetts. Outside of the House, Murray was the president of the North Shore Community College board of advisors.[2]

Murray died on October 19, 1972 at Beverly Hospital.[2]

References
  1. Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1961-62. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  2. "Dr. C. J. Murray, 82, former representative". The Boston Globe. October 20, 1972.
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