James L. O'Connor
James L. O'Connor | |
|---|---|
| 15th Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
| In office January 5, 1891 – January 7, 1895 | |
| Governor | George Wilbur Peck |
| Preceded by | Charles E. Estabrook |
| Succeeded by | William H. Mylrea |
| District Attorney of Dane County, Wisconsin | |
| In office January 5, 1885 – January 7, 1889 | |
| Preceded by | Robert M. La Follette |
| Succeeded by | John L. Erdall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 3, 1859 Hartford, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 1931 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Annie Lincoln Wood
(m. 1889–1931) |
| Children |
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| Education | University of Wisconsin Law School |
| Profession | lawyer |
James L. O'Connor (June 3, 1859 – August 19, 1931) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician. He was the 15th Attorney General of Wisconsin (1891–1895).
He was born in Hartford, Wisconsin and graduated from University of Wisconsin Law School. O'Connor served as city attorney for Madison, Wisconsin, and then district attorney of Dane County, Wisconsin. After serving as Wisconsin Attorney General, O'Connor moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he continued to practice law.