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Michael Patrick O'Connor
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Frontispiece of 1882's Memorial Addresses on the Life and Character of Michael P. O'Connor, a Representative from South Carolina
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1879 – April 26, 1881 |
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| Preceded by | Richard H. Cain |
| Succeeded by | Edmund W.M. Mackey |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Philip's and St. Michael's Parish | |
| In office November 22, 1858 – December 23, 1864 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | September 29, 1831 Beaufort, South Carolina |
| Died | April 26, 1881 (aged 49) Charleston, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | St. John's College |
| Profession | Attorney, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service |  Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
Michael Patrick O'Connor (born September 29, 1831 – died April 26, 1881) was an important politician from South Carolina. He served as a U.S. Representative, which means he helped make laws for the country.
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Early Life and Education
Michael P. O'Connor was born in Beaufort, South Carolina, on September 29, 1831. He went to public schools as a child. Later, he graduated from St. John's College in Fordham, New York, in 1850.
After college, he decided to study law. He became a lawyer in 1854 and started his own law practice in Charleston, South Carolina.
Service During the Civil War
During the American Civil War, Michael O'Connor joined the Confederate military. He served as a lieutenant in a group called the Lafayette Light Artillery.
Political Career
Michael O'Connor was very involved in politics. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1858 to 1866. This is where state laws are made.
He also attended the Democratic National Conventions in 1872 and 1876. These are big meetings where the Democratic Party chooses its candidate for president. Interestingly, he spoke out against states leaving the United States (secession) when he was in the state house.
Running for Congress
Michael O'Connor tried to become a U.S. Representative several times. He ran in 1874 and 1876 but did not win. However, he was successfully elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress. His term began on March 4, 1879, and ended on March 3, 1881.
He was also chosen to be a member of the Forty-seventh Congress. Sadly, he passed away on April 26, 1881, in Charleston, South Carolina, before he could serve that term. Another politician, Edmund W.M. Mackey, later took his place. Michael O'Connor was buried in St. Lawrence Cemetery.
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