James T. McDermott

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James T. McDermott
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district
In office March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917
Preceded by	James T. McDermott
Succeeded by	Charles Martin
In office March 4, 1907 – July 21, 1914
Preceded by	Charles S. Wharton
Succeeded by	James T. McDermott
Personal details
Born	(1872-02-13)February 13, 1872 Grand Rapids, Michigan
Died	February 7, 1938(1938-02-07) (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic

James Thomas McDermott (February 13, 1872 – February 7, 1938) of Chicago was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois' 4th congressional district, 1907–14, 1915–17.

He was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan where he attended a Catholic High School. He later moved to Detroit. He was a telegraph operator there for about four years. In 1889 he moved to Chicago where he become a tobacco retailer.

References[]

• United States Congress. "James T. McDermott (id: M000405)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links[]

• Media related to James T. McDermott at Wikimedia Commons
• James T. McDermott at Find a Grave

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