Elmer Kilroy | |
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73rd Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |
In office 1941–1942 | |
Preceded by | Ellwood J. Turner |
Succeeded by | Ira T. Fiss |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Philadelphia County district | |
In office January 6, 1931 – November 30, 1942 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | August 4, 1895
Died | November 5, 1961 | (aged 66)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Cecelia Higgins |
Profession | salesman, professional baseball and football player |
Elmer John Kilroy (August 4, 1895 – November 5, 1961) was Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]
Biography
[edit]Kilroy was born ib August 4, 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and served in the House from 1931 thorough 1942.[2]
He grandauted from LaSalle College, and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1916 to 1917.[2]
He died on November 5, 1961.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Schmedlen, Jeanne Hearn (2004). Wisdom, Vision and Diplomacy:Speakers of the Pennsylvania House (2 ed.). Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania House of Representatives. p. 194. ISBN 0-9667794-0-1.
Born 1893, Philadelphia, Died:Unknown. Member of the House, Philadelphia County 1932-1942. ,,, Kilroy was a salesman. He also was a professional baseball player for ten years, and played professional football.
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