Representative James Thomas McDermott
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| Name | James Thomas McDermott |
| Position | Representative |
| State | Illinois |
| District | 4 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Status | Former Representative |
| Term Start | December 2, 1907 |
| Term End | March 3, 1917 |
| Terms Served | 5 |
| Born | February 13, 1872 |
| Gender | Male |
| Bioguide ID | M000405 |
About Representative James Thomas McDermott
James Thomas McDermott served as a Representative from Illinois in the United States Congress from 1907 to 1917. A member of the Democratic Party, James Thomas McDermott contributed to the legislative process during 5 terms in office.
James Thomas McDermott’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, James Thomas McDermott participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.
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.