James A. O'Gorman
American politician (1860–1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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James Aloysius O'Gorman (May 5, 1860 – May 17, 1943) was an American attorney, judge, and politician from New York. A Democrat, he is most notable for his service as a United States Senator from March 31, 1911, to March 3, 1917.
James A. O'Gorman | |
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United States Senator from New York | |
In office March 31, 1911 – March 3, 1917 | |
Preceded by | Chauncey Depew |
Succeeded by | William M. Calder |
Grand Sachem of the Tammany Society | |
In office 1902–1906 | |
Preceded by | Thomas L. Feitner |
Succeeded by | William Bourke Cockran |
Justice of the New York Supreme Court's 1st District | |
In office 1900–1911 | |
Preceded by | Morgan J. O'Brien |
Succeeded by | Daniel F. Cohalan |
Judge of New York City's 11th District Civil Court | |
In office 1893–1900 | |
Preceded by | Thomas E. Murray |
Succeeded by | Thomas E. Murray |
Personal details | |
Born | (1860-05-05)May 5, 1860 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 17, 1943(1943-05-17) (aged 83) Manhattan, New York |
Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Anne Leslie O'Gorman |
Children | 10 |
Alma mater | New York University School of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
A native of Manhattan, New York City, O'Gorman was educated in the schools of the city and received his LL.B. degree from New York University School of Law in 1882. He was admitted to the bar and began to practice in New York City. He also became involved in politics as a Democrat, including leadership roles in the Tammany Hall organization. He served a Tammany's Grand Sachem from 1902 to 1906.
In 1892, O'Gorman was elected judge of New York City's 11th District Civil Court. He served from 1893 to 1900, when he resigned in order to assume his seat as a justice of the New York Supreme Court's 1st District, to which he had been elected in 1899. He continued to serve on the Supreme Court until resigning in order to assume his seat in the U.S. Senate.
In 1911, O'Gorman was proposed as a compromise choice for U.S. senator after Democrats in the New York State Legislature were unable to agree on a nominee. He was elected and served one term, 1911 to 1917. After leaving the senate, O'Gorman resumed the practice of law in New York City.
O'Gorman died at his home in Manhattan on May 17, 1943. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Queens.