John Conness
American politician (1821-1909) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 87
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.
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His advocacy of Chinese immigration and civil rights cost him his seat.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1821 to 1909 · aged 87
