William John Murphy (August 23, 1839 – April 17, 1923) was an American businessman, contractor, land developer and founder of the Arizona Improvement Company.
He is also remembered as the "Founder of Glendale, Arizona" and an important contributor to much of the early development in the Phoenix area.
Author: Unknown Source: Glendale Public Library. The Arizona Republican on December 3, 1905; No known copyright restrictions. License: CC-PD-Mark PD US