Background
O’Brien, Ernest Aloysius was born on July 1, 1880 in Deroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James and Mary Ann (Brennan) O’B.
O’Brien, Ernest Aloysius was born on July 1, 1880 in Deroit, Michigan, United States. Son of James and Mary Ann (Brennan) O’B.
Educated Detroit College, 1895-1901. Doctor of Laws, Detroit College of Law, 1906.
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1906, and began practice at Detroit. Member Monaghan, Monaghan, O’Brien & Crowley, 1912-1920. Van Dyke, O’Brien & Wheat, 1920-1925, O’Brien & August, 1925-1930.
Judge Circuit Court of Michigan, 1928.
Member O’Brien, McLeod & August, 1930-1931. Judge The United States of America District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, since April 1931.
Legal adviser Draft Board, World War, also in charge Knights of Columbus war activities.
Member Board of Control Michigan State Public Schools, Jefferson Diagnostic Hospital and Clinic. Member board directors Detroit Community Fund. Member American and Michigan State bar associations, Bar Association City of Detroit, Detroit History Association, Delta Theta Phi.
Knight Commander of Saint Gregory.
Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Detroit Yacht.
Married Elizabeth Dee, September 16, 1909. Children: Ernest Dee, John James, Paul (deceased).