John J. O'Hara
Michigan Auditor General
In office
January 22, 1935 – 1936
GovernorFrank Fitzgerald
Preceded byJohn K. Stack Jr.
Succeeded byGeorge T. Gundry
Personal details
Born(1885-08-11)August 11, 1885
Stiles, Wisconsin
DiedOctober 13, 1954(1954-10-13) (aged 69)
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
  • Helen Doyle
    ​
    (d. 1934)​
Nell Kaufman
Alma materDetroit College of Law

John J. O'Hara (August 11, 1885 – October 13, 1954) was a Michigan politician.

Early life

O'Hara was born in the village of Stiles, Wisconsin on August 11, 1885. After receiving an early education at public and religious schools, O'Hara attended the Detroit College of Law, graduating in 1908.[1]

Career

After graduating in 1908, O'Hara started practicing law in Menominee, Michigan immediately. O'Hara held a number of public offices, including the position of Menominee County prosecuting attorney from 1919 to 1920 and Menominee city attorney. O'Hara was a member of both the Michigan Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Before his time as Michigan Auditor General, O'Hara had 27 years of law experience in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where he gained a specialization in corporate and criminal practices. Upon the death of Michigan Auditor General John K. Stack Jr. in office, O'Hara was appointed to the position by Michigan Governor Frank Fitzgerald on January 21, 1935.[1] O'Hara was confirmed for the position on January 22, 1935.[2] In 1936, O'Hara was not re-elected to the position.[3]

Personal life

In August 1934, John J. O'Hara was widowed upon the death of his wife, Helen Doyle O'Hara. Together, they had four children, two daughters and two sons, including Michael D. O'Hara.[1][4] At some point, John remarried to Nell Kaufman. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and served for two years as a state deputy for the order. John was also a member of the Elks.[1]

Death

O'Hara died on October 13, 1954. He is interred at Riverside Cemetery in Menominee.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Michigan manual. 1935-36. State of Michigan – via HathiTrust.
  2. ↑ "Former Officials of Michigan" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Ohara". Political Graveyard. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
  4. 1 2 "John O'Hara Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
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