James O'Brien (1806–1882)
James O'Brien (1806-1882) was a nineteenth-century Irish barrister, politician and judge.[1]
He was born in
Queen's Counsel in 1841.[1]
He entered politics as a
Court of Queen's Bench (Ireland) and held that office until his death.[2] He died at his townhouse at St Stephen's Green; he also had a house in Dalkey.[1]
He married Margaret Segrave in 1836 and they had five children: John, Anne, Emily, Clara, Mary and Margaret. Probably his most eminent relative was his nephew Peter O'Brien, 1st Baron O'Brien, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland 1889–1913, who was the son of his elder brother John O'Brien MP and Ellen Murphy.[1]
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References
Sources
- Ball, F. Elrington; The Judges in Ireland 1221-1921 London John Murray 1926 Vol. II