Thomas J. O'Brien (Illinois politician)

Thomas J. O'Brien
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
Personal details
Born (1878-04-30)April 30, 1878
Chicago, Illinois
Died April 14, 1964(1964-04-14) (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. He was of the Democratic Party.[1] He became the "Dean" of Chicago delegates and played a role in the early career of Dan Rostenkowski.[2]

O'Brien died in office of a stroke on April 14, 1964.[3] 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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References

  1. ↑ Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
  2. ↑ Mr. Chairman by James L. Merriner, pg 93
  3. ↑ "Rep. O'Brien, Democratic Leader, dies". Chicago Tribune. April 15, 1964.
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
James T. Igoe		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 6th congressional district
March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939		 Succeeded by
A. F. Maciejewski
Preceded by
Vacant		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 6th congressional district
January 3, 1943 – April 14, 1964		 Succeeded by
Vacant


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