Morgan J. O'Brien
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| Born | April 28, 1852 New York, New York |
| Died | June 16, 1937 (aged 85) New York, New York |
| Resting place | Corpus Christi Monastery |
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| Occupation | Jurist |
| Spouse | Rose M. Crimmins |
| Children | 9 |
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Morgan Joseph O'Brien (April 28, 1852 – June 16, 1937) was a lawyer and Judge of the New York Supreme Court and later as member and Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Judicial Department from 1896 to 1905.[1][2][3][4] He also served a brief term as Corporation Counsel for New York City in 1887, leaving the position after six months to become a judge.[5]
O'Brien was born in New York City. He was educated in public schools, then at St. John's College, St. Francis Xavier College in New York, and Columbia Law School.[6] He married Rose M. Crimmins on February 5, 1880, and they had nine children.[4][6]
He died from pneumonia on June 16, 1937, at his home in Manhattan,[7] and was buried at Corpus Christi Monastery in The Bronx.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Morgan J. O'Brien Dead At Age of 85". The New York Times. June 17, 1937. p. 23.
- ^ The Successful American, Volumes 3–4, Part 1. Press Biographical Company. 1900. p. 689. Retrieved December 18, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Morgan J. O'Brien". Historical Society of the New York Courts. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ a b "Morgan J. O'briens Wed 50 Years Today". The New York Times. February 5, 1930. p. 28.
- ^ History of the Office of the Corporation Counsel of the city of New York. Martin R. Brown Company. 1907. p. 10. Retrieved December 18, 2020 – via archive.org.
- ^ a b The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography. Vol. XIV. James T. White & Company. 1910. pp. 449–450. Retrieved December 18, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Morgan J. O'Brien Dies in 85th Year". Brooklyn Eagle. June 17, 1937. p. 13. Retrieved December 18, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Morgan J. O'Brien: Requiem Mass Today". New York Daily News. June 19, 1937. p. 19. Retrieved December 18, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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