James H. O'Brien

Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates James Henry O'Brien (July 15, 1860 – September 2, 1924 in Brooklyn) was an American politician from New York. A Democrat, he served terms in the New York State Senate from 1911 to 1912, and in the United States House of Representatives for one term from 1913 to 1915.

Early life and education

O'Brien was born in Jamaica, Queens County, New York on July 15, 1860.Template:Sfn He attended the public schools in Queens, and graduated from Browne's Business College in Brooklyn.Template:Sfn

Business career

He became a resident of the town of East New York, which was later incorporated into the city of Brooklyn.Template:Sfn O'Brien worked as a machinist and mechanical engineer, and later owned and operated the J. H. O'Brien Scale & Supply Company, a business that manufactured commercial scales and equipment used in constructing overhead tramways.Template:Sfn

Political career

State Senate

O'Brien became active in politics as a Democrat. He was a member of the New York State Senate (10th D.) in 1911 and 1912.Template:Sfn While in the Senate, he served as chairman of the Agriculture Committee, and was chairman of the state's Food Investigating Commission.Template:Sfn

Congress

O'Brien was elected as a Democrat to the 63rd United States Congress, and served from March 4, 1913, to March 3, 1915.Template:Sfn He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1914.

Later career and death

After leaving Congress, O'Brien resumed management of his business interests.Template:Sfn He served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1916.Template:Sfn He died in Brooklyn on September 2, 1924, and was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery.Template:Sfn

Family

O'Brien was married to Catherine "Kate" Lyons.Template:Sfn They were the parents of four sons and three daughters; William, James, Thomas, Edward, Geraldine, Anna, and Estelle.Template:Sfn

External sources

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