Denis O'Brien (politician)

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

Denis O'Brien (March 13, 1837 – May 18, 1909) was an American lawyer and politician.

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
Governor	Grover Cleveland David B. Hill
Preceded by	Leslie W. Russell
Succeeded by	Charles F. Tabor
Personal details
Born	(1837-03-13)March 13, 1837 Ogdensburg, New York
Died	May 18, 1909(1909-05-18) (aged 72) Watertown, New York
Nationality	United States
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Lawyer
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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. "Democratic Convention to Nominate Senator" (PDF). The New York Times. Albany. September 6, 1903. p. 1. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
3. "Ex-Judge Denis O'Brien Dies" (PDF). The New York Times. Watertown, New York. March 19, 1909. p. 9. Retrieved July 17, 2022.

Further reading

• Denis O'Brien at Historical Society of the New York Courts

Legal offices
Preceded by Leslie W. Russell	New York State Attorney General 1884–1887	Succeeded by Charles F. Tabor