Dennis Murphree
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Dennis Herron Murphree (January 6, 1886 – February 9, 1949) was an American politician. He served three separate terms as Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi and two as Governor of Mississippi.
Quick Facts 42nd and 47th Governor of Mississippi, Preceded by ...
Dennis Murphree | |
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42nd and 47th Governor of Mississippi | |
In office December 26, 1943 – January 18, 1944 | |
Preceded by | Paul B. Johnson Sr. |
Succeeded by | Thomas L. Bailey |
In office March 18, 1927 – January 17, 1928 | |
Preceded by | Henry L. Whitfield |
Succeeded by | Theodore G. Bilbo |
20th, 22nd, and 24th Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi | |
In office January 15, 1940 – December 26, 1943 | |
Governor | Paul B. Johnson Sr. |
Preceded by | Jacob Buehler Snider |
Succeeded by | Fielding L. Wright |
In office January 19, 1932 – January 21, 1936 | |
Governor | Martin Sennett Conner |
Preceded by | Bidwell Adam |
Succeeded by | Jacob Buehler Snider |
In office January 22, 1924 – March 18, 1927 | |
Governor | Henry L. Whitfield |
Preceded by | Homer H. Casteel |
Succeeded by | Bidwell Adam |
In office November 1911 – January 22, 1924 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1886-01-06)January 6, 1886 Pittsboro, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | February 9, 1949(1949-02-09) (aged 63) Pittsboro, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Clara Martin |
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