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Charles O'Connor Hennessy

1860 – 1936

New Jersey state senator

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About Charles O'Connor Hennessy

Lived 1860 – 1936 (aged 76). Charles O'Connor Hennessy was an American politician.

Charles O'Connor Hennessy (September 11, 1860 – 1936) was an American Democratic Party politician who served as a member of both the New Jersey General Assembly and the New Jersey Senate. In 1916 he ran unsuccessfully for Governor of New Jersey. He played a major role in the growth of Haworth, New Jersey, where he founded the Haworth Country Club.

He died on October 19, 1936, at age 76 in Haworth, New Jersey.

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Important facts

Born

11 September 1860, Waterford

Birth century

19th century

Died

19 November 1936, Haworth

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Member of the New Jersey General Assembly, Member of the State Senate of New Jersey

People in Charles O'Connor Hennessy's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Charles O'Connor

1878 – 1940

Politician

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Charles O'Connor Hennessy's

Hermann von Helmholtz

Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles O'Connor Hennessy?

New Jersey state senator

When was Charles O'Connor Hennessy born?

Charles O'Connor Hennessy was born on 11 September 1860 in Waterford.

When did Charles O'Connor Hennessy die?

Charles O'Connor Hennessy died on 19 November 1936 in Haworth.

What was Charles O'Connor Hennessy's occupation?

Charles O'Connor Hennessy was a politician.

What nationality was Charles O'Connor Hennessy?

Charles O'Connor Hennessy was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles O'Connor Hennessy

· Wikidata: Q16025207

· DBpedia: Charles O'Connor Hennessy

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