Elmer Kilroy Explained

Elmer Kilroy
Order:73rd
Office:Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Term Start:1941
Term End:1942
Predecessor:Ellwood J. Turner
Successor:Ira T. Fiss
State House5:Pennsylvania
District5:Philadelphia County
Term Start5:January 6, 1931
Term End5:November 30, 1942
Birth Date:4 August 1895
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Spouse:Cecelia Higgins
Profession:salesman, professional baseball and football player
Party:Democrat

Elmer John Kilroy (August 4, 1895 – November 5, 1961) was Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1]

Biography

Kilroy was born ib August 4, 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and served in the House from 1931 thorough 1942.

He grandauted from LaSalle College, and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1916 to 1917.[2]

He died on November 5, 1961.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Schmedlen . Jeanne Hearn . Wisdom, Vision and Diplomacy:Speakers of the Pennsylvania House . 2 . A Biographical History of the Speakers of the Provincial Assembly and the House of Representatives, 1682-2004 . Pennsylvania House of Representatives . 2004 . Harrisburg, PA . 194. 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. .
  2. News: Elmer Kilroy. May 18, 2015. Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

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