Myles Poore O'Connor was born in Abbeyleix, County Laois (formerly Queen's County), Ireland on May 8, 1823.
When he was about 2 years of age, his family emigrated to England. The O'Connor family settled in Manchester and called that city home for 13 years, after which the family emigrated to the United States. Upon their arrival they first established their home in New York, but later relocated to Saint Louis, Missouri, where Myles would eventually broaden his education by attending the University of Saint Louis to study law. After passing the bar, he also began practicing law in Saint Louis.
Like many others, he answered the call to GOLD IN CALIFORNIA, and was swept our way along with the huge tidal wave of other adventurous individuals. In 1850, after hearing the news of the first discovery of gold in quartz at Boston Ravine (just below Grass Valley), he decided to make Grass Valley his home. While in Nevada County, besides staking many claims, he also practice law, and was elected as Justice of the Peace in Grass Valley. He also managed to find the time to spark up a romance with a young widow lady, Amanda Butler Young. The couple was joined in matrimony at Saint Patricks Church in Grass Valley by the Reverand Thomas Dalton on December 7, 1862. Myles would go on to assist Rev. Dalton's diligent work to foster the church in this area. It was also through their combined efforts that arrangements were made which culminated in the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in 1863. These sisters were brought over from Ireland to teach school and establish a much needed orphanage. It was also in 1863 that O'Connor finally struck it rich, while in partnership with John and Edward Coleman, the source of their wealth would become world reknown as the Idaho Mine.
With his plate still not full, he ran for the office of state senator in 1869, his win allowed him to be addressed as Senator O'Connor.
The O'Connor's, a decade later, November 1, 1879, would set down roots in San Jose and amongst their many endeavors in this neck of the woods would by the following decade establish O'Connor Sanitarium.
Myles Poore O'Connor died at the age of 86 on June 9, 1909.
The original O'Connor Sanitarium was ran by the Daughters of Charity when it opened in May of 1889. Still affiliated with the Daughters of Charity Health System, the hospital continues to provide care with a special focus on the needs of the poor and underserved.
Thank you contributor DR (#47001972) for the above information.
When he was about 2 years of age, his family emigrated to England. The O'Connor family settled in Manchester and called that city home for 13 years, after which the family emigrated to the United States. Upon their arrival they first established their home in New York, but later relocated to Saint Louis, Missouri, where Myles would eventually broaden his education by attending the University of Saint Louis to study law. After passing the bar, he also began practicing law in Saint Louis.
Like many others, he answered the call to GOLD IN CALIFORNIA, and was swept our way along with the huge tidal wave of other adventurous individuals. In 1850, after hearing the news of the first discovery of gold in quartz at Boston Ravine (just below Grass Valley), he decided to make Grass Valley his home. While in Nevada County, besides staking many claims, he also practice law, and was elected as Justice of the Peace in Grass Valley. He also managed to find the time to spark up a romance with a young widow lady, Amanda Butler Young. The couple was joined in matrimony at Saint Patricks Church in Grass Valley by the Reverand Thomas Dalton on December 7, 1862. Myles would go on to assist Rev. Dalton's diligent work to foster the church in this area. It was also through their combined efforts that arrangements were made which culminated in the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in 1863. These sisters were brought over from Ireland to teach school and establish a much needed orphanage. It was also in 1863 that O'Connor finally struck it rich, while in partnership with John and Edward Coleman, the source of their wealth would become world reknown as the Idaho Mine.
With his plate still not full, he ran for the office of state senator in 1869, his win allowed him to be addressed as Senator O'Connor.
The O'Connor's, a decade later, November 1, 1879, would set down roots in San Jose and amongst their many endeavors in this neck of the woods would by the following decade establish O'Connor Sanitarium.
Myles Poore O'Connor died at the age of 86 on June 9, 1909.
The original O'Connor Sanitarium was ran by the Daughters of Charity when it opened in May of 1889. Still affiliated with the Daughters of Charity Health System, the hospital continues to provide care with a special focus on the needs of the poor and underserved.
Thank you contributor DR (#47001972) for the above information.
Myles Poore O'Connor was born in Abbeyleix, County Laois (formerly Queen's County), Ireland on May 8, 1823.
When he was about 2 years of age, his family emigrated to England. The O'Connor family settled in Manchester and called that city home for 13 years, after which the family emigrated to the United States. Upon their arrival they first established their home in New York, but later relocated to Saint Louis, Missouri, where Myles would eventually broaden his education by attending the University of Saint Louis to study law. After passing the bar, he also began practicing law in Saint Louis.
Like many others, he answered the call to GOLD IN CALIFORNIA, and was swept our way along with the huge tidal wave of other adventurous individuals. In 1850, after hearing the news of the first discovery of gold in quartz at Boston Ravine (just below Grass Valley), he decided to make Grass Valley his home. While in Nevada County, besides staking many claims, he also practice law, and was elected as Justice of the Peace in Grass Valley. He also managed to find the time to spark up a romance with a young widow lady, Amanda Butler Young. The couple was joined in matrimony at Saint Patricks Church in Grass Valley by the Reverand Thomas Dalton on December 7, 1862. Myles would go on to assist Rev. Dalton's diligent work to foster the church in this area. It was also through their combined efforts that arrangements were made which culminated in the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in 1863. These sisters were brought over from Ireland to teach school and establish a much needed orphanage. It was also in 1863 that O'Connor finally struck it rich, while in partnership with John and Edward Coleman, the source of their wealth would become world reknown as the Idaho Mine.
With his plate still not full, he ran for the office of state senator in 1869, his win allowed him to be addressed as Senator O'Connor.
The O'Connor's, a decade later, November 1, 1879, would set down roots in San Jose and amongst their many endeavors in this neck of the woods would by the following decade establish O'Connor Sanitarium.
Myles Poore O'Connor died at the age of 86 on June 9, 1909.
The original O'Connor Sanitarium was ran by the Daughters of Charity when it opened in May of 1889. Still affiliated with the Daughters of Charity Health System, the hospital continues to provide care with a special focus on the needs of the poor and underserved.
Thank you contributor DR (#47001972) for the above information.
When he was about 2 years of age, his family emigrated to England. The O'Connor family settled in Manchester and called that city home for 13 years, after which the family emigrated to the United States. Upon their arrival they first established their home in New York, but later relocated to Saint Louis, Missouri, where Myles would eventually broaden his education by attending the University of Saint Louis to study law. After passing the bar, he also began practicing law in Saint Louis.
Like many others, he answered the call to GOLD IN CALIFORNIA, and was swept our way along with the huge tidal wave of other adventurous individuals. In 1850, after hearing the news of the first discovery of gold in quartz at Boston Ravine (just below Grass Valley), he decided to make Grass Valley his home. While in Nevada County, besides staking many claims, he also practice law, and was elected as Justice of the Peace in Grass Valley. He also managed to find the time to spark up a romance with a young widow lady, Amanda Butler Young. The couple was joined in matrimony at Saint Patricks Church in Grass Valley by the Reverand Thomas Dalton on December 7, 1862. Myles would go on to assist Rev. Dalton's diligent work to foster the church in this area. It was also through their combined efforts that arrangements were made which culminated in the arrival of the Sisters of Mercy in 1863. These sisters were brought over from Ireland to teach school and establish a much needed orphanage. It was also in 1863 that O'Connor finally struck it rich, while in partnership with John and Edward Coleman, the source of their wealth would become world reknown as the Idaho Mine.
With his plate still not full, he ran for the office of state senator in 1869, his win allowed him to be addressed as Senator O'Connor.
The O'Connor's, a decade later, November 1, 1879, would set down roots in San Jose and amongst their many endeavors in this neck of the woods would by the following decade establish O'Connor Sanitarium.
Myles Poore O'Connor died at the age of 86 on June 9, 1909.
The original O'Connor Sanitarium was ran by the Daughters of Charity when it opened in May of 1889. Still affiliated with the Daughters of Charity Health System, the hospital continues to provide care with a special focus on the needs of the poor and underserved.
Thank you contributor DR (#47001972) for the above information.
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