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Elmer Kilroy 
Summary
Elmer John Kilroy (August 4, 1895 – November 5, 1961) was Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]
Elmer Kilroy | |
|---|---|
| 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 | August 4, 1895 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | November 5, 1961 (aged 66) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cecelia Higgins |
| Profession | salesman, professional baseball and football player |
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.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ a b "Elmer Kilroy". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
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