James William Murdoch (June 15, 1904[1] – April 28, 1984[2]) was Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1960 to 1963.

He served as the Progressive Conservative MPP for Essex South from his election in 1943 until his defeat in 1963.

He was born in Leeds, England, the son of James Murdoch and Elizabeth Mary Hole, and was educated in England.

Murdoch served on the local school board and was treasurer on the municipal council for Harrow, Ontario.

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