Thomas P. Sinnett

Thomas Patrick Sinnett – (March 17, 1880 – April 31, 1967) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1924 until 1938. He served as the Democratic Party Floor leader for one session from 1933 to 1934.

Sinnett was born near Hopedale, Illinois in Tazewell County to Michael and Johanna Sinnett who were farmers. He attended public schools before studying at Illinois State Normal University where he graduated in 1904. He also spent ten years during this time as a school teacher in Rock Island.

While a member of the Illinois House of Representatives he served as Chairman of the House Committee on Uniform Laws. He served on the committees for Appropriations, Efficiency and Economy, Judicial Apportionment, Judicial Department and Practice, Judiciary, Public Utilities and Transportation, and Rules. He represented the 33rd district.

Sinnett was a member of the Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Loyal Order of Moose, the Modern Woodmen, and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.