Thomas J. O'Brien (Illinois politician)

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]

For other people with the same name, see Thomas J. O'Brien (disambiguation).
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 byA. F. Maciejewski
Succeeded byDaniel J. Ronan
In office
March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939
Preceded byJames T. Igoe
Succeeded byA. F. Maciejewski
Cook County Sheriff
In office
1938–1942
Preceded byJohn Toman
Succeeded byA. L. Brodie
Personal details
Born(1878-04-30)April 30, 1878
Chicago, Illinois
DiedApril 14, 1964(1964-04-14) (aged 85)
Bethesda, Maryland
Political partyDemocratic

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.

See also

References
  1. "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.
  2. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
  3. Mr. Chairman by James L. Merriner, pg 93
  4. "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
A. F. Maciejewski		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 6th congressional district
January 3, 1943 – April 14, 1964		 Succeeded by
Daniel J. Ronan
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