Thomas J. O'Brien | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's6th 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) ofChicago was aU.S. representative fromIllinois, 1933–39, 1943–64, and asCook County Sheriff from 1938 through 1942.[1][2] He was of theDemocratic Party.[2] He became the "Dean" of Chicago delegates and played a role in the early career ofDan Rostenkowski.[3]
O'Brien died in office of a stroke on April 14, 1964, and was buried atQueen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.[4]
TheT.J. O'Brien Lock and Dam approximately 7 miles from Lake Michigan on the Calumet River in Chicago at the head of theIllinois Waterway is named after Congressman O'Brien.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's 6th congressional district March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by A. F. Maciejewski | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromIllinois's 6th congressional district January 3, 1943 – April 14, 1964 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Oldest member of the U.S. House of Representatives 1963–1964 | Succeeded by |
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