Thomas J. O'Brien (Illinois politician)
Thomas J. O'Brien | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – April 14, 1964 | |
| Preceded by | A. F. Maciejewski |
| Succeeded by | Daniel J. Ronan |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | James T. Igoe |
| Succeeded by | A. F. Maciejewski |
| Cook County Sheriff | |
| In office 1938–1942 | |
| Preceded by | John Toman |
| Succeeded by | A. L. Brodie |
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| Born | April 30, 1878 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 14, 1964 (aged 85) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Resting place | Queen of Heaven Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
Thomas Joseph O'Brien (April 30, 1878 – April 14, 1964) of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1933–39, 1943–64, and as Cook County Sheriff from 1938 through 1942.[1][2] He was of the Democratic Party.[2] He became the "Dean" of Chicago delegates and played a role in the early career of Dan Rostenkowski.[3]
O'Brien died in office of a stroke on April 14, 1964, and was buried at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.[4]
The T.J. O'Brien Lock and Dam approximately 7 miles from Lake Michigan on the Calumet River in Chicago at the head of the Illinois Waterway is named after Congressman O'Brien.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Thomas O'Brien, Oldest in House; Chicago Representative, 85, Influential Democrat, Dies". The New York Times. April 15, 1964. p. 39. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- ^ Mr. Chairman by James L. Merriner, pg 93
- ^ "Rep. O'Brien, Democratic Leader, dies". Chicago Tribune. April 15, 1964.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded byJames T. Igoe
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th congressional district March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939
Succeeded byA. F. Maciejewski
Preceded byA. F. Maciejewski
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 6th congressional district January 3, 1943 – April 14, 1964
Succeeded byDaniel J. Ronan
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