Background
O’Brien, Thomas James was born on July 30, 1842 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Timothy and Elizabeth (Lander) O’Brien.
O’Brien, Thomas James was born on July 30, 1842 in Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Timothy and Elizabeth (Lander) O’Brien.
Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1865, Doctor of Laws, 1908.
Engaged in law practice at Marshall, Michigan, 1865-1871, and at Grand Rapids from 1871. Assistant and general counsel Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway, 1871-1905. Envoy Extraordinary anu Minister Plenipotentiary to Denmark, 1905-1907.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan, 1907-1911, to Italy, August 11, 1911-September 17, 1913.
Candidate for justice Supreme Court of Michigan, 1883. Home: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Married Delia Howard, September 4, 1873 (died 1926).