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Thomas J. O'Brien (Illinois politician)

Thomas J. O'Brien
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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. He became the "Dean" of Chicago delegates and played a role in the early career of Dan Rostenkowski.

O'Brien died in office of a stroke on April 14, 1964. 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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