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James O'Brien
Senate 1883-86 (District 1)
Party when first elected: Not Available
Counties Served:
Houston
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
??/??/1837
Birth Place:
Birth County:
Birth Country:
Ireland
Date of Death:
??/??/1909
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected):
Caledonia
Occupation (when first elected):
Lawyer
EDUCATION
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He came to Minnesota in 1870.
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Caledonia
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Education
-
Internal Improvement (Chair)
-
Judiciary
-
Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.
Body:
Senate
District:
01
Elected:
11/7/1882
Residence:
Caledonia
Term of Office:
1/2/1883 to 1/3/1887
Oath Date:
1/2/1883
Counties Represented:
Houston
Occupation:
Lawyer
Party:
Not Available
Committees:
-
Education
-
Internal Improvement (Chair)
-
Judiciary
-
Railroads
Session Notes:
From 1849 to 1886, the term of office start date is uncertain.