John J. O'Connor (New York representative)
John Joseph O'Connor (November 23, 1885 – January 26, 1960) was an American lawyer and politician from New York City. From 1923 to 1939, he served eight terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Not to be confused with John J. O'Connor (Brooklyn politician).
John Joseph O'Connor
November 23, 1885
Raynham, Massachusetts
January 26, 1960 (aged 74)
Washington, D.C.
Democratic (until 1938)
Republican (1938–1960)
Dena O'Connor, Randa O'Connor, Tania O'Connor
A leader of the conservative Democrats, he chaired the powerful House Rules Committee. President Franklin Roosevelt made him a major target of his purge of Democrats who opposed the New Deal, and he was defeated in 1938.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
O'Connor was born in Raynham, Massachusetts. He graduated from Brown University in 1908 and Harvard University School of Law in 1911.
Death and burial[edit]
He died in Washington, and was interred at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Silver Spring, Maryland.[3]
