Background
O’BRIEN, James J. was born on September 20, 1874 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Thomas B. and Abbie (Breanan) O’Brien.
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James J. O’BRIEN
James J. O’BRIEN, American Mayor. Member, Knights of Columbus. Club: Kiwanis.
Education
Common School.
Career
1904, Washington. District of Columbia Appointed Secy, to Mayor Combs. 1904, Mayor Skain, 1908. Elected City Clerk, 1911-1919.
City Commissioner, 1919, re-elected 1921, 1923, Elected Mayor, 1927-1932. Printer and Linotype Operator, worked on Lexington Leader and Lexington Herald, Washington, District of Columbia Times and Government Printing Office, Washington, Distric.
Membership
Member, Knights of Columbus. Club: Kiwanis.
Connections
Spouse Margaret Barrick, April 6.
