Nicholas R. O'Connor
Nicholas R. O'Connor | |
|---|---|
O'Connor in an 1893 publication | |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 23 district | |
| In office 1888–1889 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob A. Cantor |
| Succeeded by | Frank B. Arnold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1849 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 1920 (aged 71) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Milford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) |
Mary E. Bryant (died 1896)Alice Pegram (m. 1898) |
| Education | Yale University |
| Occupation |
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Nicholas R. O'Connor (March 18, 1849 – November 28, 1920) was an American politician from New York.
Early life
Nicholas R. O'Connor was born on March 18, 1849, in New York City, to John C. O'Connor. His father was a merchant that worked on South Street in New York City.[1][2] He graduated from General Russell's Military School. He graduated from a two-year course from Sheffield Scientific School (Yale University) in 1867.[1][2]
Career
At 21, O'Connor was elected an assistant alderman of New York City.[1][2] He served in the New York State Assembly, representing the 23rd district, in 1888.[2][3]
O'Connor then served in the New York State Department of Public Works. He served as chief inspector of the department for 27 years.[1][2][4] He also served as city auctioneer.[4] He had business associations with gas and electrical enterprises.[2]
Personal life
O'Connor married Mary E. Bryant, daughter of Dorothy C. and Jonas Bryant, of North Anson, Maine. Her great-uncle was William Cullen Bryant. She died in 1896.[5][6] He married Alice Pegram on January 1, 1898.[7] He was a member of the Tammany Society, Yale Alumni Association, Jerome Park Club, Sagamore Club, Democratic Club, and Oval Club. He was chairman of the Tammany Hall District Committee for the 27th district.[2]
O'Connor died on November 28, 1920, at his home on Broadway, Manhattan.[1] He was buried in Milford, Connecticut.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Nicholas R. O'Connor". New York Herald. November 30, 1920. p. 9. Retrieved January 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g New York, The Metropolis: Its Noted Business and Professional Men, Part 1. The New York Recorder. 1893. p. 271. Retrieved January 17, 2026 – via Archive.org.
- ^ Documents of the Assembly of the State of New York: One Hundred and Eleventh Session. The Troy Press Company. 1888. pp. 1–3. Retrieved January 17, 2026 – via Archive.org.
- ^ a b "Nicholas R. O'Connor..." The New York Times. December 1, 1920. p. 15. Retrieved January 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "O'Connor". The New York Times. January 15, 1896. p. 5. Retrieved January 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mrs. Nicholas R. O'Connor". New-York Daily Tribune. January 14, 1896. p. 5. Retrieved January 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Nicholas R. O'Connor A Benedict". The Sun. February 15, 1898. p. 2. Retrieved January 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "O'Connor". The New York Times. November 29, 1920. p. 11. Retrieved January 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Media related to Nicholas R. O'Connor at Wikimedia Commons