John Conness

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American politician (1821-1909)

United States PoliticiansLived 1821 to 1909 · aged 87

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S. senator (1863-1869) from California during the American Civil War and the early years of Reconstruction. He introduced a bill to establish Yosemite National Park and voted to abolish slavery. His advocacy of Chinese immigration and civil rights cost him his seat.

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John Conness was an Irish-born American businessman who served as a U.S. senator (1863-1869) from California during the American Civil War and the early years of Reconstruction. He introduced a bill to establish Yosemite National Park and voted to abolish slavery. His advocacy of Chinese immigration and civil rights cost him his seat.

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