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John Morrissey
American politician
For other people named John Morrissey, see John Morrissey (disambiguation).
John Morrissey | |
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John Morrissey, during his time in politics, circa s | |
| In office March 4, &#;– March 4, | |
| Preceded by | Nelson Taylor |
| Succeeded by | William R.
Roberts |
| In office January 1, &#;– May 1, | |
| Preceded by | James W. Gerard |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Murphy |
| In office January 1, &#;– December 31, | |
| Preceded by | John Fox |
| Succeeded by | Edward Hogan |
| Born | ()February 12, Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | May 1, () (aged&#;47) Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | St.
Peter’s Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susie Smith |
| Children | John Morrissey, Jr |
| Occupation | Boxer, Gang leader, and Politician |
John Morrissey (February 12, &#; May 1, ), also known as Old Smoke, was an Irish Americanpolitician, bare-knuckle boxing champion, and criminal.
He became a bare-knuc