Lawrence Murphy

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Lawrence Murphy
Murphy c. 1861-1862
Born1831
County Wexford, Ireland
DiedOctober 20, 1878(1878-10-20) (aged 46–47)
Lincoln County, New Mexico
Occupation(s)Old West businessman and member of the Santa Fe Ring
Known forMain instigator of the Lincoln County War

Lawrence Gustave Murphy (1831 – October 20, 1878) was an Irish immigrant to the United States, Union Army veteran, Grand Army of the Republic member, Democratic Party ward heeler, racketeer, Old West businessman and gunman, and a main instigator of the Lincoln County War.