Alexander Dunphy

Alexander M. Dunphy, Jr. (October 23, 1928 – January 14, 1999) was a Canadian businessman and politician from Newfoundland. He represented St. George's in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1971 to 1975.^[1][2]

Alexander Dunphy MHA
Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for St. George's
In office October 28, 1971 (1971-10-28) – September 16, 1975 (1975-09-16)
Preceded by	William Keough
Succeeded by	Hazel McIsaac
Personal details
Born	Alexander M. Dunphy Jr. (1928-10-23)October 23, 1928 Curling, Newfoundland
Died	January 14, 1999(1999-01-14) (aged 70) St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Political party	Progressive Conservative
Spouse	Mary Elizabeth Burton ​ ​ (m. 1962)​
Children	4
Education	Saint Francis Xavier University
Occupation	Businessman

Biography

The son of Alexander M. Dunphy and Isabella McLellan, he was born in Curling and was educated at Saint Bonaventure's College and Saint Francis Xavier University. In 1962, Dunphy married Mary Elizabeth Burton. He served as mayor of Steady Brook from 1970 to 1971. Dunphy served on the executive of the Progressive Conservative Association from 1968 to 1971.^[1]