Thomas O'Reilly (Newfoundland politician)

Thomas O'Reilly (ca. 1839 – February 21, 1897) was a trader and political figure in Newfoundland. He represented Placentia and St. Mary's in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1865 to 1869 as a Conservative.

Born in Placentia, O'Reilly was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1869. He served as a magistrate from 1877 until his death in Placentia in 1897.

He founded the local Star of the Sea Society in 1876 and was its President until his death.

A baptism exists in the Freshwater Parish Records for a Thomas of John Reily and Hana Bonia in 1837. This is thought to be his baptism. He was a member of the prominent O'Reilly family of Placentia and the uncle of Archbishop Edward Patrick Roche of St. John's, Newfoundland.

References

• Cuff, Robert H (1990). Dictionary of Newfoundland and Labrador Biography. ISBN 0-921191-51-0.