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John O'Donohoe
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Toronto East |
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| In office March 26, 1874 – November 26, 1874 |
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| Preceded by | James Beaty, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Platt |
| Senator from Ontario | |
| In office May 21, 1882 – December 7, 1902 |
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| Born | April 18, 1824 Tuam, Galway, Ireland |
| Died | December 7, 1902 (aged 78) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
John O'Donohoe (born April 18, 1824 – died December 7, 1902) was an important Canadian politician. He was born in Ireland and later moved to Canada. John O'Donohoe had a long career. He worked as a lawyer and was involved in city government. He also served as a member of Parliament and later as a Senator.
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John O'Donohoe's Early Life
John O'Donohoe was born in a town called Tuam in County Galway, Ireland. He went to school at St. Jarlath's College. In 1839, when he was about 15 years old, he moved to Toronto, Canada.
Becoming a Lawyer
In 1848, John O'Donohoe married Charlotte Josephine Bradley. He studied law and became a lawyer in Ontario in 1869. Later, in 1880, he received a special title called "Q.C." (Queen's Counsel). This title is given to experienced lawyers. He worked as a lawyer in Toronto. He also served as a "crown attorney" for York County and the City of Toronto. A crown attorney is a lawyer who works for the government.
Before Politics
Before he became a politician, John O'Donohoe had other jobs. He worked as an auctioneer, someone who sells things at auctions. He was also a "land speculator." This means he bought land, hoping its value would go up so he could sell it for more money. In 1856, he built a group of homes on Shuter Street in Toronto. These homes were called O'Donohoe Row. Later, in 1903, they were renamed Walnut Hall. This building stood for many years until 2007.
John O'Donohoe's Political Journey
John O'Donohoe started his political career in Toronto.
Serving the City
In 1857 and 1859, he served as an "alderman" on the Toronto City Council. An alderman is a member of the city's government. They help make decisions for the city.
Trying for Parliament
John O'Donohoe tried to get elected to different government roles. He ran for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 1871 and again in 1872. But he did not win those elections. He also ran for the House of Commons of Canada in 1872 for the area of Toronto East. He was defeated in that election too.
Winning a Seat
Finally, in the 1874 election, John O'Donohoe was elected to the House of Commons. However, his election was challenged. This means someone complained about how the election happened. Because of this, he lost his seat in November 1874. He then ran in another election in 1875 but did not win.
Becoming a Senator
In May 1882, John O'Donohoe was appointed to the Senate. The Senate is another part of Canada's Parliament. Senators are chosen by the Prime Minister, not elected by the public. He was appointed by John Alexander Macdonald, who was the Prime Minister at the time. John O'Donohoe represented the area of Erie, Ontario. He served as a Senator for 21 years until he passed away in 1902.
