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Denis O'Brien (New York Politician)
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Denis O'Brien was an American lawyer and politician.
He was New York State Attorney General
from 1884 to 1887, elected on the Democrat ticket in 1883
and 1885.
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.
He died from appendicitis
at his home in Watertown.
His son John F. O'Brien
also was a judge of the New York Court of Appeals.
Life
He was admitted to the bar in 1861, and commenced practice in Watertown. He was elected Mayor of Watertown in 1872.He was New York State Attorney General
New York State Attorney General
The New York State Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of New York. The office has been in existence in some form since 1626, under the Dutch colonial government of New York.The current Attorney General is Eric Schneiderman...
from 1884 to 1887, elected on the Democrat ticket in 1883
New York state election, 1883
The 1883 New York state election was held on November 6, 1883, to elect the Secretary of State, the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, the State Treasurer and the State Engineer, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate...
and 1885.
In 1889
New York state election, 1889
The 1889 New York state election was held on November 5, 1889, to elect the Secretary of State, the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Engineer and a judge of the New York Court of Appeals, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly and the New York...
, he was elected a judge of the New York Court of Appeals
New York Court of Appeals
The New York Court of Appeals is the highest court in the U.S. state of New York. The Court of Appeals consists of seven judges: the Chief Judge and six associate judges who are appointed by the Governor to 14-year terms...
, was re-elected in 1903
New York state election, 1903
The 1903 New York state election was held on November 3, 1903, to elect a judge of the New York Court of Appeals, as well as all members of the New York State Assembly and one member of the New York State Senate.-Background:...
, and remained on the bench until the end of 1907 when he reached the constitutional age limit of 70 years.
He died from appendicitis
Appendicitis
Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is classified as a medical emergency and many cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly because of the risk of rupture leading to...
at his home in Watertown.
His son John F. O'Brien
John F. O'Brien
John Francis O'Brien was an American lawyer and politician.-Life:...
also was a judge of the New York Court of Appeals.
Sources
- Denis O'Brien Bio at www.courts.state.ny.us
- ...Judge O'Brien Renominated for Court of Appeals in NYT on September 6, 1903
- Obit in NYT on March 19, 1909