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 | (1878-04-30)April 30, 1878 |
| Died | April 14, 1964(1964-04-14) (aged 85) |
| Resting place | Queen of Heaven Cemetery |
| 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 a liberal[3] member of the Democratic Party.[2] He became the "Dean" of Chicago delegates and played a role in the early career of Dan Rostenkowski.[4]
O'Brien died in office of a stroke on April 14, 1964, and was buried at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.[5]
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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[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.
- 1 2 Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- ↑ Congressional Record Proceedings and Debates of the ... Congress · Volume 110 By United States Congress, 1964, P.8859
- ↑ Mr. Chairman by James L. Merriner, pg 93
- ↑ "Rep. O'Brien, Democratic Leader, dies". Chicago Tribune. April 15, 1964.
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