About James T. McDermott
Lived 1872 – 1938 (aged 65). James T. McDermott was an American politician.
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.
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Who was James T. McDermott?
American politician (1872-1938)
When was James T. McDermott born?
James T. McDermott was born on 13 February 1872 in Grand Rapids.
When did James T. McDermott die?
James T. McDermott died on 7 February 1938 in Chicago.
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James T. McDermott was a politician.
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James T. McDermott was American.
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