John A. O'Connor
Full Name: John A. O'ConnorDate of birth: March 6, 1857
Date of death: October 30, 1914
Terms of Service top
Chamber | District | Dates of Service | Legislatures | Party | City/County | Note | Counties in District |
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H | 89 | Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899 | 25th | Democrat | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar | |
H | 89 | Jan 8, 1895 - Jan 12, 1897 | 24th (1) (2) (3) | Populist | San Antonio / Bexar | Bexar |
(1) Populist. Biennial Report of the Secretary of State of the State of Texas: List of Senators and Representatives.
(2) Discussion of populists elected to 24th Legislature, populist pluralities by county, and roster with party affiliation, "Official Returns," "The Next Legislature," The Galveston Daily News, 11/15/1894, p. 6, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
(3) Populist. Roster, "News from Austin: Twenty-Fourth Legislature," The Galveston Daily News, 12/23/1894, p. 2, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
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House District 89
Jan 12, 1897 - Jan 10, 1899 Legislatures: 25th Party: Democrat Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar Counties in district: Bexar |
House District 89
Jan 8, 1895 - Jan 12, 1897 Legislatures: 24th (1) (2) (3) Party: Populist Home City/County: San Antonio / Bexar Counties in district: Bexar |
(1) Populist. Biennial Report of the Secretary of State of the State of Texas: List of Senators and Representatives.
(2) Discussion of populists elected to 24th Legislature, populist pluralities by county, and roster with party affiliation, "Official Returns," "The Next Legislature," The Galveston Daily News, 11/15/1894, p. 6, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
(3) Populist. Roster, "News from Austin: Twenty-Fourth Legislature," The Galveston Daily News, 12/23/1894, p. 2, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Biographical Information top
Biographical Sketches
- Obituary, John A. O'Connor, The Houston Post, 10/31/1914, p. 2. San Antonio attorney. "He entered politics and was alderman for the Third ward during the first term of Marshall Hicks as mayor. Later he served a term in the Texas legislature." Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
- Biographical sketch, John A. O'Connor, pp. 87-88. Born 3/6/1858 in San Antonio, married Josephine Creekmore 8/19/1879 in Kerr County. Texas State Government: A Volume of Biographical Sketches and Passing Comment, 25th Legislature, 1897.
Other Resources
- J.A. O'Connor, birth date 3/6/1857 in San Antonio; death date 10/30/1914 in San Antonio, Bexar County; lawyer. FamilySearch Texas Deaths, 1890-1977.
- John A. O'Connor, burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, no grave marker photo. Includes reprint of obituary in San Antonio Light, 10/30/1914. Find a Grave.
- Obituary, John A. O'Connor, 10/31/1914, p. 8. Galveston Daily News.
- John A. O'Connor, plate 19, pp. 217, 263, 298, 301, 304-305, 312, 315, 318, 325, 332, 336-338, 341, 343, 496 note 54. The People's Revolt: Texas Populists and the Roots of American Liberalism, 2020.
- Obituary, John A. O'Connor, San Antonio Express, 10/31/1914, p. 16, crediting Abilene Library Consortium. Portal to Texas History (University of North Texas Libraries).
Photographs
- Photograph. J.A. O'Connor, 25th Legislature, State Preservation Board
Composite Photographs on Display in the Capitol
- 24th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 25th session composite photo of House members (House chamber gallery, east wall. 3W.2). State Preservation Board.
- 24th session composite photo of House members by Hill (Texas State Library and Archives Commission). Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Committee Information top
25th R.S. - 1897
Adjutant General's Department, Special Finance Penitentiaries Public Buildings and Grounds Southwestern Insane Asylum, Special State Affairs | ||
24th R.S. - 1895
Education Judiciary No. 2 Labor |
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