John O'Rourke (Nebraska)
(1834-1882)
American politician
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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.
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1 December 1834
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5 May 1882 (aged 47)
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