James A. O'Gorman

James A. O'Gorman
United States Senator from New York
In office March 31, 1911 – March 3, 1917
Preceded by	Chauncey Depew
Succeeded by	William M. Calder
Grand Sachem of the Tammany Society
In office 1902–1906
Preceded by	Thomas L. Feitner
Succeeded by	William Bourke Cockran
Justice of the New York Supreme Court's 1st District
In office 1900–1911
Preceded by	Morgan J. O'Brien
Succeeded by	Daniel F. Cohalan
Judge of New York City's 11th District Civil Court
In office 1893–1900
Preceded by	Thomas E. Murray
Succeeded by	Thomas E. Murray
Personal details
Born	(1860-05-05)May 5, 1860 Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Died	May 17, 1943(1943-05-17) (aged 83) Manhattan, New York
Resting place	Calvary Cemetery, Queens, New York
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Anne Leslie O'Gorman
Children	10
Alma mater	New York University School of Law
Profession	Attorney

James Aloysius O'Gorman (May 5, 1860 – May 17, 1943) was an American attorney, judge, and politician from New York. A Democrat, he is most notable for his service as a United States Senator from March 31, 1911, to March 3, 1917.

A native of Manhattan, New York City, O'Gorman was educated in the schools of the city and received his LL.B. degree from New York University School of Law in 1882. He was admitted to the bar and began to practice in New York City. He also became involved in politics as a Democrat, including leadership roles in the Tammany Hall organization. He served a Tammany's Grand Sachem from 1902 to 1906.

In 1892, O'Gorman was elected judge of New York City's 11th District Civil Court. He served from 1893 to 1900, when he resigned in order to assume his seat as a justice of the New York Supreme Court's 1st District, to which he had been elected in 1899. He continued to serve on the Supreme Court until resigning in order to assume his seat in the U.S. Senate.

In 1911, O'Gorman was proposed as a compromise choice for U.S. senator after Democrats in the New York State Legislature were unable to agree on a nominee. He was elected and served one term, 1911 to 1917. After leaving the senate, O'Gorman resumed the practice of law in New York City.

O'Gorman died at his home in Manhattan on May 17, 1943. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Queens.