W. Tayloe Murphy

W. Tayloe Murphy
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
In office
1948–1959
In office
1940–1942
Virginia State Treasurer
In office
1942–1947
Preceded byEdwin B. Jones
Succeeded byJesse W. Dillon
Personal details
Born
William Tayloe Murphy

(1901-05-06)May 6, 1901
Mount Holly, Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 1962(1962-11-16) (aged 61)
Warsaw, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeYeocomico Episcopal Church Cemetery
Kinsale, Virginia, U.S.
SpouseKatherine Griffith
Children2, including W. Tayloe Jr.
Alma materCollege of William and Mary
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman
  • bank president

William Tayloe Murphy (May 6, 1901 – November 16, 1962) was an American politician and businessman from Virginia. He served in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1940 to 1942 and from 1948 to 1959. He was Virginia State Treasurer from 1942 to 1947.