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.
Homer James O’Brien | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1915 | |
Preceded by | Henry M. Goldfogle |
Succeeded by | Oscar W. Swift |
Member of the New York State Senate | |
In office January 1, 1911 – December 31, 1912 | |
Personal details | |
Born | James Henry O’Brien July 15, 1860 Jamaica, U.S. |
Died | September 2, 1924 Brooklyn, New York | (aged 64)
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Catherine “Kate” Lyons |
Profession | Politician |
O'Brien was born in Jamaica, Queens County, New York on July 15, 1860.[1] He attended the public schools in Queens, and graduated from Browne's Business College in Brooklyn.[1]
He became a resident of the town of East New York, which was later incorporated into the city of Brooklyn.[1] 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.[1]
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.[1] While in the Senate, he served as chairman of the Agriculture Committee, and was chairman of the state's Food Investigating Commission.[1]
O'Brien was elected as a Democrat to the 63rd United States Congress, and served from March 4, 1913, to March 3, 1915.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1914.
After leaving Congress, O'Brien resumed management of his business interests.[1] He served as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1916.[2] He died in Brooklyn on September 2, 1924, and was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery.[1]
O'Brien was married to Catherine "Kate" Lyons.[1] They were the parents of four sons and three daughters; William, James, Thomas, Edward, Geraldine, Anna, and Estelle.[1]