John Conness
John Conness (September 22, 1821 – January 10, 1909) was an Irish-born American businessman who served as a U.S. Senator (1863–1869) from California during the American Civil War and the early years of Reconstruction. He introduced a bill to establish Yosemite National Park and voted to abolish slavery. His advocacy of Chinese immigration and civil rights cost him his constituency.
John Conness | |
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| United States Senator from California | |
| In office March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Milton S. Latham |
| Succeeded by | Eugene Casserly |
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| Born | September 22, 1821 Abbey, County Galway, Ireland |
| Died | January 10, 1909 (aged 87) Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic Party, Union Republican |
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