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Isaac Murphy (born October 16, 1799〔(Find A Grave )〕 or 1802 – died September 8, 1882)〔Every reference that hails from Arkansas states that he was born in 1799 and most of the other sources would go to say that he was born in 1802, including genealogical study sources.〕 was the first Reconstruction Governor of Arkansas, and came to power under President Abraham Lincoln's conciliatory policy. Unlike some other reconstruction administrations, the Murphy administration was characterized by fiscal restraint and a conciliatory attitude towards the soon to be defeated Confederates. Murphy is best known for casting the only vote against secession at the Arkansas Secession Convention. ==Biography== Murphy was born near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to a wealthy paper manufacturer. He was educated at Washington College (now Washington & Jefferson College) in Washington, Pennsylvania and was admitted to the bar in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1825. In 1830, Murphy moved to Clarksville, Tennessee where he taught school. In Clarksville he met and married Angelina Lockhart on July 31, 1830 against her father's wishes. Angelina was disinherited by her father because Isaac was opposed to the institution of slavery. In 1834, the Murphys, with their newborn daughter, moved west to the town of Fayetteville, Arkansas in the territory of Arkansas. Murphy established himself as a school teacher, surveyor, and lawyer. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Isaac Murphy」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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