James O'Connor

1870–1941 (age 71)

Biography

James O'Connor (1870–1941) lived through a period of significant change in American society, witnessing the nation's transformation from the nineteenth to the twentieth century. His life spanned seven decades of growth and development in his community.

O'Connor's memory is preserved at Metairie Cemetery, a final resting place that reflects the respect accorded to him by those who knew him and remembered his contributions to his family and community.

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