New York politician
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]
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