James T. McDermott (politician)
American politician
James T. McDermott | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917 | |
Preceded by | James T. McDermott |
Succeeded by | Charles Martin |
In office March 4, 1907 – July 21, 1914 | |
Preceded by | Charles S. Wharton |
Succeeded by | James T. McDermott |
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Born | (1872-02-13)February 13, 1872 Grand Rapids, Michigan |
Died | February 7, 1938(1938-02-07) (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois |
Political party | Democratic |
James Thomas McDermott (February 13, 1872 – February 7, 1938) of Chicago was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois's 4th congressional district, 1907–14, 1915–17.
He was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he attended a Catholic High School. He later moved to Detroit. He was a telegraph operator there for about four years. In 1889 he moved to Chicago where he become a tobacco retailer.
References
- United States Congress. "James T. McDermott (id: M000405)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
Media related to James T. McDermott at Wikimedia Commons
- James T. McDermott at Find a Grave
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Preceded by Charles S. Wharton | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th congressional district March 4, 1907 - July 21, 1914 | Succeeded by Vacant |
Preceded by Vacant | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 4th congressional district March 4, 1915 - March 3, 1917 | Succeeded by Charles Martin |
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