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

  1. Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. p. 146.CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  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.CS1 maint: date and year (link)
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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