Herbert Romulus O'Conor (November 17, 1896 – March 4, 1960) was an American lawyer serving as the 51st Governor of Maryland from 1939 to 1947. He also served in the United States Senate, representing Maryland from 1947 to 1953. He was a Democrat.[1][2]
O'Conor was born in Baltimore, Maryland to James P. A. O'Conor and Mary Ann (Galvin) O'Conor. He received his B.A. degree from Loyola College and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1920. While in school, O'Conor was a reporter for the Baltimore Sun and Baltimore Evening Sun from 1919 to 1920. On November 24, 1920, O'Conor married Mary Eugenia Byrnes (1896–1971) and they had five children, Herbert R. Jr., Eugene F., James Patrick, Robert and Mary Patricia.
From 1921 to 1922, O'Conor served as the assistant state's attorney for Baltimore. In 1923, he was elected State's Attorney of Baltimore City, and served there until he was elected as the Attorney General of Maryland in 1934. O'Conor also served in the National Association of Attorneys General in 1937. His secretary, Camilla Conroy, died in the burning of the luxury liner SS Morro Castle in 1934. O'Conor identified her body which was found face under close to the wreck site.
O'Conor as governor.
O'Conor was elected as Governor of Maryland in 1938, defeating incumbent Republican governor Harry W. Nice. In doing so, he became the first Roman Catholic of Irish descent to serve in that position. As governor, O'Conor created the Maryland Council of Defense during the Second World War. He also worked towards improving the state transportation system, and worked towards the construction of new bridges over the Susquehanna and Potomac Rivers. He also worked with other states to encourage inter-state cooperation, and served in positions including the Chairman of the Governor's Conference in 1941, and the President of the Council of State Government in 1943.
Near the end of World War II, O'Conor sought to improve the effects of the War and founded the Commission on Post War Reconstruction and Development. He also sought to improve the Maryland healthcare system.
O'Conor was elected to the United States Senate in 1946, but chose not to run for re-election in 1952. In the Senate, O'Conor served as chairman of the Special Committee on Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce from May to September, 1951, during the Eighty-first Congress. After his tenure in the Senate, he continued the practice of law in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., until his death in Baltimore. He is interred in New Cathedral Cemetery.
Building dedications
Herbert R. O'Conor State Building in Baltimore, Maryland. A building created by an early James Rouse and Guy T. O. Hollyday committee using the 1947 Federal Redevelopment Act funds to subsidize development and resale for a profit.[3][1]
References
^"Herbert R. O'Conor Biographical Series; Governor of Maryland 1939-1947 (Democrat)". Archives of Maryland, MSA SC 3520-1482. Maryland State Government. 14 March 2001. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
^White, Frank F. Jr. (1970). The Governors of Maryland 1777-1970. Annapolis: The Hall of Records Commission. pp. 271–276. ISBN978-0942370010. Retrieved 11 September 2018.
^Joseph Rocco Mitchell, David L. Stebenne. New City Upon a Hill. p. 39.
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Herbert Romulus O Conor November 17 1896 March 4 1960 was an American lawyer serving as the 51st Governor of Maryland from 1939 to 1947 He also served in the United States Senate representing Maryland from 1947 to 1953 He was a Democrat 1 2 Herbert O ConorUnited States Senatorfrom MarylandIn office January 3 1947 January 3 1953Preceded byGeorge L P RadcliffeSucceeded byJames Glenn BeallChair of the National Governors AssociationIn office June 21 1942 June 20 1943Preceded byHarold StassenSucceeded byLeverett Saltonstall51st Governor of MarylandIn office January 11 1939 January 3 1947Preceded byHarry NiceSucceeded byWilliam Preston Lane Jr Attorney General of MarylandIn office January 9 1935 January 11 1939GovernorHarry NicePreceded byWilliam Preston Lane Jr Succeeded byWilliam C WalshPersonal detailsBornHerbert Romulus O Conor 1896 11 17 November 17 1896Baltimore Maryland U S DiedMarch 4 1960 1960 03 04 aged 63 Baltimore Maryland U S Political partyDemocraticSpouseEugenia Byrnes m 1920 wbr Children5EducationLoyola University Maryland BA University of Maryland Baltimore LLB Military serviceAllegiance United StatesBranch service United States NavyUnitUnited States Naval ReserveBattles warsWorld War IO Conor was born in Baltimore Maryland to James P A O Conor and Mary Ann Galvin O Conor He received his B A degree from Loyola College and graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1920 While in school O Conor was a reporter for the Baltimore Sun and Baltimore Evening Sun from 1919 to 1920 On November 24 1920 O Conor married Mary Eugenia Byrnes 1896 1971 and they had five children Herbert R Jr Eugene F James Patrick Robert and Mary Patricia From 1921 to 1922 O Conor served as the assistant state s attorney for Baltimore In 1923 he was elected State s Attorney of Baltimore City and served there until he was elected as the Attorney General of Maryland in 1934 O Conor also served in the National Association of Attorneys General in 1937 His secretary Camilla Conroy died in the burning of the luxury liner SS Morro Castle in 1934 O Conor identified her body which was found face under close to the wreck site O Conor as governor O Conor was elected as Governor of Maryland in 1938 defeating incumbent Republican governor Harry W Nice In doing so he became the first Roman Catholic of Irish descent to serve in that position As governor O Conor created the Maryland Council of Defense during the Second World War He also worked towards improving the state transportation system and worked towards the construction of new bridges over the Susquehanna and Potomac Rivers He also worked with other states to encourage inter state cooperation and served in positions including the Chairman of the Governor s Conference in 1941 and the President of the Council of State Government in 1943 Near the end of World War II O Conor sought to improve the effects of the War and founded the Commission on Post War Reconstruction and Development He also sought to improve the Maryland healthcare system O Conor was elected to the United States Senate in 1946 but chose not to run for re election in 1952 In the Senate O Conor served as chairman of the Special Committee on Organized Crime in Interstate Commerce from May to September 1951 during the Eighty first Congress After his tenure in the Senate he continued the practice of law in Baltimore and Washington D C until his death in Baltimore He is interred in New Cathedral Cemetery Building dedications EditHerbert R O Conor State Building in Baltimore Maryland A building created by an early James Rouse and Guy T O Hollyday committee using the 1947 Federal Redevelopment Act funds to subsidize development and resale for a profit 3 1 References Edit Herbert R O Conor Biographical Series Governor of Maryland 1939 1947 Democrat Archives of Maryland MSA SC 3520 1482 Maryland State Government 14 March 2001 Retrieved 11 September 2018 White Frank F Jr 1970 The Governors of Maryland 1777 1970 Annapolis The Hall of Records Commission pp 271 276 ISBN 978 0942370010 Retrieved 11 September 2018 Joseph Rocco Mitchell David L Stebenne New City Upon a Hill p 39 This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations December 2007 Learn how and when to remove this template message Herbert O Conor December 9 1998 Maryland State Archives October 25 2004 2 United States Congress Herbert O Conor id O000032 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Herbert O Conor Addresses Messages and Public papers From The Archives of Maryland A film clip Longines Chronoscope with Sen Herbert R O Conor December 1 1952 is available at the Internet ArchiveLegal officesPreceded byWilliam Preston Lane Jr Attorney General of Maryland1935 1939 Succeeded byWilliam C WalshParty political officesPreceded byAlbert Ritchie Democratic nominee for Governor of Maryland1938 1942 Succeeded byWilliam Preston Lane Jr Preceded byGeorge L P Radcliffe Democratic nominee for U S Senator from Maryland Class 1 1946 Succeeded byGeorge P MahoneyPolitical officesPreceded byHarry Nice Governor of Maryland1939 1947 Succeeded byWilliam Preston Lane Jr Preceded byHarold Stassen Chair of the National Governors Association1942 1943 Succeeded byLeverett SaltonstallU S SenatePreceded byGeorge L P Radcliffe United States Senator Class 1 from Maryland1947 1953 Served alongside Millard Tydings John Butler Succeeded byJames Glenn Beall Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Herbert O 27Conor amp oldid 1128508741, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
