John Murphy (Alabama politician)

John Murphy
4th Governor of Alabama
In office November 25, 1825 – November 25, 1829
Preceded by	Israel Pickens
Succeeded by	Gabriel Moore
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama's 5th district
In office March 4, 1833 – March 3, 1835
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Francis Strother Lyon
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office 1820
Member of the Alabama Senate
In office 1822
Personal details
Born	1786 Columbia, North Carolina, U.S.
Died	September 21, 1841 (aged 54–55) Clarke County, Alabama, U.S.
Resting place	Gosport, Alabama, U.S.
Political party	Democratic

John Murphy (1786 – September 21, 1841) was the fourth Governor of the U.S. state of Alabama, serving two terms from 1825 to 1829.