Denis O'Brien (politician)
American judge (1837–1909)
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Denis O'Brien (March 13, 1837 – May 18, 1909) was an American lawyer and politician.
David B. Hill
Denis O'Brien | |
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| 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 | March 13, 1837 |
| Died | May 18, 1909 (aged 72) |
| 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.