Background
O’Brien, Daniel J. was born on January 8, 1888 in Cork, Ireland. Son of Matthew D. and Johannah (Leahy) O’B.
O’Brien, Daniel J. was born on January 8, 1888 in Cork, Ireland. Son of Matthew D. and Johannah (Leahy) O’B.
Came to the United States, 1909, naturalized, 1918. Student Christian College, (Ireland), New York University, National University, Washington. Certified Public Accountant, Kentucky, 1925.
Began hotel career at Belmont Hotel, New York City, 1909. President company operating Mayflower (Washington) and other hotels, 1925-1931. President, managing director Commodore Perry Company, Toledo, operating Hotels Commodore Perry, Secor and Willard, 1934-1956.
Member board Saint Vincent’s Hospital. Member American Hotel Association (president 1950-1951), American Institute Accounting. Clubs: Rotary (past president), Toledo, Inverness, Tavern, Alfalfa, Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick.
Married Barbara Willis, July 11, 1914. Married second, Ethel M. Miller, 1953.