Denis O'Brien (politician)

For other people with similar names, see Dennis O'Brien.

Denis O'Brien
Judge of the New York Court of Appeals
In office
1889–1907
New York State Attorney General
In office
January 1, 1884 – December 31, 1887
GovernorGrover Cleveland
David B. Hill
Preceded byLeslie W. Russell
Succeeded byCharles F. Tabor
Personal details
Born(1837-03-13)March 13, 1837
Ogdensburg, New York
DiedMay 18, 1909(1909-05-18) (aged 72)
Watertown, New York
Nationality United States
Political partyDemocratic
OccupationLawyer
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Denis O'Brien (March 13, 1837 – May 18, 1909) was an American lawyer and politician.

Life

Denis O'Brien was born on a farm near Ogdensburg, New York on March 13, 1837.[1] He was admitted to the bar in 1861, and commenced practice in Watertown. He was elected Mayor of Watertown in 1872.[2]

He was New York State Attorney General from 1884 to 1887, elected on the Democrat ticket in 1883 and 1885.[2]

In 1889, he was elected a judge of the New York Court of Appeals, was re-elected in 1903, and remained on the bench until the end of 1907 when he reached the constitutional age limit of 70 years.[2][3]

He died from appendicitis at his home in Watertown on May 18, 1909.[3]

His son John F. O'Brien also was a judge of the New York Court of Appeals.

References

  1. ^ Cutter, William Richard, ed. (1910). Genealogical and Family History of Northern New York. Vol. III. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company. p. 961. Retrieved July 17, 2022 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b c "Democratic Convention to Nominate Senator" (PDF). The New York Times. Albany. September 6, 1903. p. 1. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Ex-Judge Denis O'Brien Dies" (PDF). The New York Times. Watertown, New York. March 19, 1909. p. 9. Retrieved July 17, 2022.

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Legal offices
Preceded by New York State Attorney General
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