Michael Patrick O'Connor (September 29, 1831 – April 26, 1881) was an American lawyer and politician who served one term as a U.S. Representative from South Carolina from 1879 to 1881.
Michael Patrick O'Connor | |
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 Frontispiece of 1882's Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Michael P. O'Connor, a Representative from South Carolina | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district | |
| In office March 4, 1879 – April 26, 1881 | |
| Preceded by | Richard H. Cain |
| Succeeded by | Edmund W.M. Mackey |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Philip's and St. Michael's Parish | |
| In office November 22, 1858 – December 23, 1864 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1831 Beaufort, South Carolina, US |
| Died | April 26, 1881 (aged 49) Charleston, South Carolina, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | St. John's College |
| Profession | Attorney, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Early life
editBorn in Beaufort, South Carolina, O'Connor attended the public schools and was graduated from St. John's College, Fordham, New York, in 1850.[1] He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1854 and commenced practice in Charleston, South Carolina.[1] During the Civil War, he served in the Confederate military as a lieutenant in the Lafayette Light Artillery.
Political career
editHe served as member of the South Carolina House of Representatives 1858–1866. He served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1872 and 1876. He argued against secession in the state house of representatives.
Congress
editHe was an unsuccessful candidate for election in 1874 to the Forty-fourth and in 1876 to the Forty-fifth Congresses, but was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1879 – March 3, 1881).
Death and burial
editHe received credentials as a Member-elect to the Forty-seventh Congress, but died, pending a contest by Edmund W.M. Mackey (which subsequently resulted successfully for the contestant), in Charleston, South Carolina, April 26, 1881.[2] He was interred in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
See also
editReferences
editSources
editBooks
edit- Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Michael P. O'Connor, a Representative from South Carolina. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office. 1882.
External sources
edit- United States Congress. "Michael P. O'Connor (id: O000031)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.