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William John O'Grady

d. 1840

Irish priest

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About William John O'Grady

William John O'Grady was a journalist, chaplain and catholic priest.

William John O'Grady (died c. August 18, 1840) was an Irish Catholic priest and journalist in Upper Canada. He served as chaplain to Connell James Baldwin's soldiers in Brazil, and followed him to Toronto Gore Township in 1828. From January 1829 he was pastor of St. Paul's church in York.

He died at Whitby in 1840.

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Who was William John O'Grady?

Irish priest

When did William John O'Grady die?

William John O'Grady died on 18 August 1840.

What was William John O'Grady's occupation?

William John O'Grady was a journalist, chaplain and catholic priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William John O'Grady

· Wikidata: Q8013653

· DBpedia: William John O'Grady

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