Edward Joseph Kelly
American politician (1876-1950)
Edward Joseph Kelly (May 1, 1876 – October 20, 1950) was an American politician who was mayor of Chicago, Illinois (1933–1947)[1] for the Demoratic Party.
Edward Joseph Kelly | |
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| 46th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office April 8, 1933 – April 15, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | Frank J. Corr |
| Succeeded by | Martin H. Kennelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1876 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 20, 1950 (aged 74) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Kelly was born on May 1, 1876 in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to Mary Edmond Roche from 1910 until her death in 1918. They had one child. Then he was married to Margaret Ellen Kirk from 1922 until his death in 1950. They had three children. Kelly died on October 20, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois from heart failure, aged 74.
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- ↑ "Edward J. Kelly Elected as New Mayor of Chicago--Takes Oath of Office After Action by City Council". Chicago Tribune. 1933-04-14. p. 38.
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