John J. O'Hara
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John J. O'Hara | |
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| Michigan Auditor General | |
| In office January 22, 1935 – 1936 | |
| Governor | Frank Fitzgerald |
| Preceded by | John K. Stack Jr. |
| Succeeded by | George T. Gundry |
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| Born | August 11, 1885 |
| Died | October 12, 1954 (aged 69) |
| Party | Republican |
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| Alma mater | Detroit College of Law |
John J. O'Hara (August 11, 1885 – October 12, 1954) was a Michigan politician.
O'Hara was born in the village of Stiles, Wisconsin on August 11, 1885. After receiving an early education at public and religious schools, O'Hara attended the Detroit College of Law, graduating in 1908.[1]
Career
After graduating in 1908, O'Hara started practicing law in Menominee, Michigan immediately. O'Hara held a number of public offices, including the position of Menominee County prosecuting attorney from 1919 to 1920 and Menominee city attorney. O'Hara was a member of both the Michigan Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Before his time as Michigan Auditor General, O'Hara had 27 years of law experience in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, where he gained a specialization in corporate and criminal practices. Upon the death of Michigan Auditor General John K. Stack Jr. in office, O'Hara was appointed to the position by Michigan Governor Frank Fitzgerald on January 21, 1935.[1] O'Hara was confirmed for the position on January 22, 1935.[2] In 1936, O'Hara was not re-elected to the position.[3]
