John J. O'Connor (Brooklyn politician)

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John J. O'Connor (June 14, 1855 – January 21, 1898) was an Irish-American politician.

Life

John was born on June 14, 1855, in Ireland, immigrating to Brooklyn as a child.[1] He came from County Donegal.[2] After graduating from St James' School, he was employed first as a bookkeeper and later as a wine merchant.[1] In 1889, John was elected to the New York State Assembly, representing the Kings County 4th District. He served in the Assembly in 1890, 1891, 1892,[1] and 1893.[3] John was a member of the Catholic Benevolent Legion, the Knights of Columbus, and the Royal Arcanum.[2] John died on January 21, 1898, in his home on 170 Concord Street. He was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. p. 146.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Obituary - John J. O'Connor". The Brooklyn Times. 22 January 1898.
  3. Murlin, Edgar L. (1893). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. pp. 151–152.

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New York State Assembly
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Kings County, 4th District

1890-1892
Succeeded by
Preceded by New York State Assembly
Kings County, 3rd District

1893
Succeeded by