About Charles O'Malley
Born 1800. Charles O'Malley was an American politician and fur trader.
Charles O'Malley, Irish fur trader and urban founder.
O'Malley was a native of County Mayo. He became a fur trader in Michigan, where he was "responsible for bringing a substancial number of Irish immigrants there in 1834." In 1843, O'Malley proposed Irish names for some Michigan counties, including Antrim, Clare, Emmet, Roscommon and Wexford counties.
O'Malley became a member of the Michigan state legislature in 1846, being re-elected in 1847 and 1849. In 1849 he was chosen Speaker pro tempore.
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Who was Charles O'Malley?
American fur trader and politician
When was Charles O'Malley born?
Charles O'Malley was born in 1800.
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Charles O'Malley was a politician and fur trader.
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Charles O'Malley was American.
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