James J. Brady (Illinois official) explained

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]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Clayton . John . The Illinois Fact Book and Historical Almanac, 1673-1968 . 1970 . . Carbondale . 978-0-8093-0381-6 . 135 .
2. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2M6-4GP7 James J Brady. Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1871-1998
3. 'Illinois Blue Book 1915-1916,' Biographical Sketch of James J. Brady, pg. 15
4. Web site: James J. Brady . 2010-02-07 . Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Illinois state auditor of public accounts, 1913-17; candidate for Illinois state treasurer, 1918. .