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 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1878 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 14, 1964 (aged 85) Bethesda, Maryland |
| 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.[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.
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- ^ "THOMAS O'BRIEN, OLDEST IN HOUSE; Chicago Representative, 85, Influential Democrat, Dies (Published 1964)". The New York Times. 15 April 1964. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
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