John O'Rourke (politician)
John O'Rourke | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Plattsmouth, Nebraska | |
| In office April 1881 – May 5, 1882 (died) | |
| Preceded by | J. W. Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Joseph V. Weckbach |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Juneau County district | |
| In office January 6, 1868 – January 4, 1869 | |
| Preceded by | Ezra C. Sage |
| Succeeded by | Jerome B. Potter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1834 |
| Died | May 5, 1882 (aged 47) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth, Nebraska |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Anna Marie Gilmore
(m. 1875–1882) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Patrick Gilmore (brother-in-law) |
| Occupation | Miller, banker |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Captain, USV |
| Unit | 6th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Commands | Bty. L, 1st Reg. Ill. Lt. Artillery |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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John O'Rourke (December 1, 1834 – May 5, 1882) was an Irish American immigrant, businessman, and Democratic politician. O'Rourke is most notable for being "Johnny", the subject of the Civil War era song "When Johnny Comes Marching Home", written by his brother-in-law Patrick Gilmore. After the war, he served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Juneau County during the 1868 term. Later he was a pioneer of Nebraska and was mayor of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, from 1881 until his death in 1882.