John C. Brophy
John C. Brophy | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Thaddeus Wasielewski |
| Succeeded by | Clement J. Zablocki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1901 Eagle, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | December 26, 1976 (aged 75) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery, Milwaukee |
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| Spouse | Marie Pechauer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1919–1921 |
John Charles Brophy (October 8, 1901 – December 26, 1976) was an American labor union organizer and Progressive and Republican politician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 4th congressional district during the 80th Congress (1947–1949). He also served as a member of the Milwaukee Common Council. Earlier in his career, he was active in the Coke and Gas Worker's union, and was president of the Milwaukee local.