James J. Brady (Illinois official)

James J. Brady

James J. Brady (January 10, 1878 – February 11, 1941)[1][2] was the Illinois state auditor of public accounts from 1913 to 1917.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Brady worked for the Western Telegraph Company. From 1913 to 1917, Brady served as Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts and was a Democrat. He was a candidate for the Illinois state treasurer in 1918.[3][4]

  1. ^ Clayton, John (1970). The Illinois Fact Book and Historical Almanac, 1673-1968. Carbondale: Southern Illinois University Press. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-8093-0381-6.
  2. ^ James J Brady. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998. via FamilySearch
  3. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1915-1916,' Biographical Sketch of James J. Brady, pg. 15
  4. ^ "James J. Brady". Retrieved 2010-02-07. Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Illinois state auditor of public accounts, 1913-17; candidate for Illinois state treasurer, 1918.