John O'Kane Murray (December 12, 1847-July 30, 1885) was a noted physician and author. He was born in County Antrim, Ireland, in 1847. He came with his family to the United States in 1856. He attended Fordham College, and became a physician. He also wrote several books, including books on church history, hagiography, Irish poetry, English literature, and history. He died in Chicago in 1885. December 12 is the 346th day (347th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 19 days remaining. ... 1847 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... July 30 is the 211th day (212th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 154 days remaining. ... 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Statistics Province: Ulster County Town: Antrim Area: 2,844 km² Population (est. ... This article outlines the history of Christianity and provides links to relevant topics. ... Hagiography is the study of saints. ... A 1907 engraving of William Butler Yeats, one of Irelands best-known poets. ... The term English literature refers to literature written in the English language, including literature composed in English by writers not necessarily from England; Joseph Conrad was Polish, Robert Burns was Scottish, James Joyce was Irish, Edgar Allan Poe was American, Salman Rushdie is Indian. ... Nickname: The Windy City, The Second City, Chi Town Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in Chicagoland and Illinois Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois Counties Cook, DuPage Incorporated March 4, 1837 Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area    - City 606. ...

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• Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume 1607-1896. Chicago: Quincy Who's Who, 1963.