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James T. McDermott (politician)

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James T. McDermott
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 4th district
In office
March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1917
Preceded byJames T. McDermott
Succeeded byCharles Martin
In office
March 4, 1907 – July 21, 1914
Preceded byCharles S. Wharton
Succeeded byJames T. McDermott
Personal details
Born(1872-02-13)February 13, 1872
Grand Rapids, Michigan
DiedFebruary 7, 1938(1938-02-07) (aged 65)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic

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

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  • United States Congress. "James T. McDermott (id: M000405)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by 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