William Francis Murphy was an American politician, lawyer, and jurist from Harbor Beach, Michigan. He was a Democrat who was named to the Supreme Court of the United States in 1940 after a political career that included serving as United States Attorney General, 35th governor of Michigan, and Mayor of Detroit. He also served as the last American Governor-General of the Philippines and the first High Commissioner to the Philippines. Born: April 13, 1890 Died: July 19, 1949 In office: January 18, 1940 – July 19, 1949 Wiki link