Looscan, Michael, 1838-1897

Born in Caher, Ireland, on September 25, 1838, Michael Looscan came to the United States in 1855 and to Texas in 1858. He taught school before passing the bar exam in 1861. In April 1861 Looscan enlisted in the Second Regiment of the Texas Mounted Riflemen. After the war he taught school in Colorado, Lampasas, and Hamilton Counties. In 1866 he established a law practice in Houston. In 1870 he was appointed county attorney of Harris County and was elected to that office in 1876. He practiced primarily real estate law. His mishandling of the holdings of the Brazoria Land and Cattle Company and the estate of James O'Donnell resulted in an unsuccessful lawsuit against him and his retirement from the practice of law. Looscan worked for the reelection of Governor James S. Hogg in 1892. He belonged to the Irish Benevolent Association, the Emmet Council of Houston, the D.C.F.B. of Houston, the Magnolia Council of O.C.F., and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He was interested in Civil War veterans organizations. He married Adele Lubbock Briscoe in 1881. Looscan died September 7, 1897.

From the description of Michael Looscan papers, 1859-1899, (bulk 1880-1892). (San Jacinto Museum of History). WorldCat record id: 50068083

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