History of St. Paul and Vicinity (Volume 3 ); A Chronicle of Progress and a Narrative Account of the Industries, Institutions, and People of the City

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1912. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... John Patrick O'connor. As a civil engineer and supervisor of colonizing in the northwest, John Patrick O'Connor has rendered many important services and is a well known citizen and prominent in the affairs of St. Paul. He has had a career of varied interest and success, and has been a resident of Minnesota for more than thirty years. A native of Ireland, he was born in county Limerick, July 4, 1852, a son of Henry and Catherine (Walsh) O'Connor. His early education was obtained in the national and private schools of Ireland, and after coming to America in 1871 he continued his studies in the Villanova College near Philadelphia. He began his career as civil engineer in 1873 and was connected with several railroads in this country during the next five years. In 1878 and 1879 he was engaged in railroad building in South America, being a civil engineer on the Madeira & Mamore Railway along the Amazon river. In 1880 he came to Minnesota, where he has practiced his profession with success. At intervals during the first six years he had charge of the Catholic colonies for Archbishop Ireland and his secretaries, and practically all his time has been given to this work from 1886 to the present time. Mr. O'Connor was married in Kansas City, Missouri, January 12, 1881, to Miss Olive Robinson. Their son Robert is also a civil engineer and has been division roadmaster on the Great Northern Railroad for some years. The next son, Harry, is assisting his father. His office is on St. Peter street near Sixth, and his residence is 2057 Selby avenue. John Vincent O'connor, M. D. As one of the successful physicians of St. Paul, Dr. O'Connor has attained that position through the force of his ability and his persistent efforts. Too much credit cannot be given to the young man who has...