John Morrissey, Irish congressman, gambler, prizefighter. member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from New York, 40th-41st congresses, 1867-1871; member of New York State Senate, 1875, 77.
Background
Morrissey, John was born on February 12, 1831 in Templemore, Ireland. Son of Timothy Morrissey.
Career
Made and lost several fortunes on Wall Street</td><tr><td class="label_burgverd11px"><b>Death</b></td></tr><tr><td> Died Troy, New York, May 1, 1878.
Membership
Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from New York, 40th-41st congresses, 1867-1871. Member of New York State Senate, 1875, 77.
Connections
Married Sarah Smith, 1 child.
- Father:
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Timothy Morrissey. Morrissey
- Spouse:
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Sarah Smith