For other people with the same name, see Thomas O'Brien.

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, and was buried at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois.[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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References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b 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 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois'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
from Illinois's 6th congressional district
January 3, 1943 – April 14, 1964 		Succeeded by


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