Lawrence Murphy | |
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 Murphy c. 1861-1862 | |
| Born | 1831 |
| Died | October 20, 1878 (aged 46–47) |
| Occupation(s) | Old West businessman and member of the Santa Fe Ring |
| Known for | Main instigator of the Lincoln County War |
Lawrence Gustave Murphy (1831 – October 20, 1878) was an Irish immigrant to the United States, Union Army veteran, Grand Army of the Republic member, Republican Party ward heeler, racketeer, Old West businessman and gunman, and a main instigator of the Lincoln County War.