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John O'Flaherty
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Brown 3rd district
In office
January 6, 1879 – January 5, 1880
Preceded by William Rice
Succeeded by Chester G. Wilcox
Personal details
Born (1821-06-17)June 17, 1821
Tralee, Ireland, UK
Died December 26, 1886(1886-12-26) (aged 65)
Morrison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place Saint Mary Cemetery, Morrison, Wisconsin
Political party Democratic
Spouse Sarah Egan (died 1895)

John O'Flaherty was an Irish American who moved to the United States. He was born on June 17, 1821, and passed away on December 26, 1886. He worked as a farmer and later became a politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1879. This assembly is like a state-level parliament. He represented the southern part of Brown County, Wisconsin.

About John O'Flaherty

John O'Flaherty was born in Tralee, Ireland, on June 17, 1821. He later moved to a place called Morrison, Wisconsin, in the United States. He lived there for many years. He passed away in Morrison on December 26, 1886. He was buried in Saint Mary Cemetery in Morrison.

His Time in Politics

John O'Flaherty was a member of the Democratic Party. In 1878, he was chosen by the people to represent them. He became a part of the Wisconsin State Assembly. This assembly is where laws are made for the state of Wisconsin. He served for one year, from 1879 to 1880. He represented the 3rd district of Brown County.

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