James O'Brien (1806–1882)

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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]

Arms

Coat of arms of James O'Brien
Crest
Issuing out of clouds a naked arm embowed the hand grasping a sword.
Escutcheon
Gules three lions passant guardant per pale Or and Argent.
Motto
Lamh Laidir An Nachtar [3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ball, p.360
  2. ^ Delaney, V.T.H. Christopher Palles Allen Figgis and Co 1960 p. 179
  3. ^ Debrett's Judicial Bench. 1869.


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