Researching John Touhy
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 9 people with the Touhy surname? In that year Touhy was ranked number 3570 for popularity in the UK. |
The name John means "God is gracious" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of John Touhy on Ancestry
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| Did you know that there are currently 23 people with the Touhy surname in the UK? Touhy is now ranked number 4020 for popularity in the UK. |
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John Touhy
John P. Touhy (April 19, 1919 – September 28, 1983) was an American politician.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Touhy went to Campion High School in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin and received his bachelor's degree from Georgetown University. He then served in the United States Army during World War II. Touhy then studied law at DePaul University College of Law and was a sales representative for McKay Construction Company in Bensenville, Illinois. From 1949 until 1971, Touhy served in the Illinois House of Representatives and served as speaker of the house in 1965. Touhy was involved with the Democratic Party.
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