| Elmer Kilroy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 120th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | |||
In office January 2, 1941 – November 30, 1942 | |||
| Preceded by | Ellwood J. Turner | ||
| Succeeded by | Ira T. Fiss | ||
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives | 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(s) | 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[]
Kilroy was born ib August 4, 1895 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and served in the House from 1931 thorough 1942.[2]
He grandauted from Salle, and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1916 to 1917.[2]
He died on November 5, 1961.
References[]
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Elmer Kilroy". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/BiosHistory/MemBio.cfm?ID=1982&body=H. Retrieved May 18, 2015.
External links[]
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