Thomas Gerow Murphy

Thomas Gerow Murphy, PC (October 29, 1883 – April 7, 1971) was a Canadian politician.

The Honourable Thomas Gerow Murphy PC
Member of the Canadian Parliament for Neepawa
In office 1925–1926
Preceded by	Robert Milne
Succeeded by	Robert Milne
In office 1930–1935
Preceded by	Robert Milne
Succeeded by	Frederick Donald MacKenzie
Personal details
Born	(1883-10-29)October 29, 1883 Northumberland County, Ontario
Died	April 7, 1971(1971-04-07) (aged 87)
Political party	Conservative
Cabinet	Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs (1930–1935) Minister of the Interior (1930–1935)

Born in Northumberland County, Ontario, he was a pharmacist before being elected to the House of Commons of Canada representing the Manitoba riding of Neepawa in the 1925 federal election. A Conservative, he was defeated in the 1926 election by Progressive Robert Milne. He defeated Milne in the 1930 federal election to return to Parliament and was appointed to the Cabinet of R.B. Bennett. He was defeated in the 1935 and 1940 elections. From 1930 to 1935, he was the Superintendent-General of Indian Affairs and Minister of the Interior.

References

• Thomas Gerow Murphy – Parliament of Canada biography