John Murphy (ca. 1785-1841) was Alabama's fourth governor (1825-29). He was a moderate in regard

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John Murphy

John Murphy (ca. 1785-1841) was Alabama's fourth governor (1825-29). He was a moderate in regard to states' rights and oversaw relocation of the Alabama capital from Cahaba to Tuscaloosa. Murphy also served in the state legislature and the U.S. Senate.