About Nicholas R. O'Connor
Lived 1849 – 1920 (aged 71). Nicholas R. O'Connor was an American politician.
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. He graduated from General Russell's Military School. He graduated from a two-year course from Sheffield Scientific School (Yale University) in 1867.
O'Connor then served in the New York State Department of Public Works. He served as chief inspector of the department for 27 years. He also served as city auctioneer. He married Alice Pegram on January 1, 1898. 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.
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Who was Nicholas R. O'Connor?
American politician (1849–1920)
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Nicholas R. O'Connor was born on 18 March 1849.
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Nicholas R. O'Connor died on 28 November 1920.
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Nicholas R. O'Connor was a politician.
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Nicholas R. O'Connor was American.
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