Frank O'Brien

Frank P. O'Brien (sometimes listed as F. P. O'Brine), born c. 1843, died September 12, 1910) was an early civic leader of Birmingham, serving on the Board of Aldermen, as Jefferson County Sheriff, and as Mayor of Birmingham.

As a member of the second Board of Aldermen, he was involved with helping the victims of the 1873 cholera epidemic.

O'Brien built the O'Brien Opera House in 1882. He was Jefferson County Sheriff from 1896 to 1900, and served as mayor from 1908 until 1910.

O'Brien was married to Indiana H. O'Brien. Their daughter, Bossie, was a leading lobbyist for women's suffrage in the early 20th century.

O'Brien is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Preceded by: George Morrow	Jefferson County Sheriff 1896–1900	Succeeded by: Andrew Burgin
Preceded by: George Ward	Mayor of Birmingham 1908–1910	Succeeded by: Culpepper Exum

References

• Henckell, R. B. December 1951. "City will celebrate 80 magic years of progress", The Birmingham News [1]