John J. O'Connor (Brooklyn 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]
References
- Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. p. 146.CS1 maint: date and year (link)
- "Obituary - John J. O'Connor". The Brooklyn Times. 22 January 1898.
- Murlin, Edgar L. (1893). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. pp. 151–152.CS1 maint: date and year (link)
External links
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Henry F. Haggerty |
New York State Assembly Kings County, 4th District 1890-1892 |
Succeeded by Joseph J. Cahill |
| Preceded by John Cooney |
New York State Assembly Kings County, 3rd District 1893 |
Succeeded by John F. Houghton |
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