William John Murphy | |
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 William John Murphy, c. 1905 | |
| Born | August 23, 1839 |
| Died | April 17, 1923 (aged 83) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, contractor and land developer |
William John Murphy (August 23, 1839 – April 17, 1923) was an American businessman, contractor, land developer and founder of the Arizona Improvement Company. He is also remembered as the "Founder of Glendale, Arizona" and an important contributor to much of the early development in the Phoenix area.