Augustine B. Kelley

Augustine Bernard Kelley (July 9, 1883 – November 20, 1957) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1941 to 1957.

Augustine B. Kelley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 21st district
In office January 3, 1953 – November 20, 1957
Preceded by	James F. Lind
Succeeded by	John Herman Dent
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 27th district
In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1953
Preceded by	Harve Tibbott
Succeeded by	James G. Fulton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 28th district
In office January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1945
Preceded by	Robert G. Allen
Succeeded by	Robert L. Rodgers
Personal details
Born	Augustine Bernard Kelley July 9, 1883 New Baltimore, Pennsylvania
Died	November 20, 1957 (aged 74) Bethesda, Maryland
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	United States Military Academy

Life and career

Kelley was born in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1904 and 1905, but had to withdraw because of a heart condition. He studied mining engineering with the International Correspondence School from 1907 to 1912. He began his business career in 1905 as a clerk with the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and later became superintendent of the H.C. Frick Coke Company. He was also associated with other coke and coal companies. He served as a member of the Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Board of Education in 1935 and 1936.

Kelley was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-seventh and to the eight succeeding Congresses and served until his death in Bethesda, Maryland. In Congress he served as Chairman of the United States House Committee on Invalid Pensions during the 79th United States Congress. He is interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

See also

• List of United States Congress members who died in office (1950–99)

References

• United States Congress. "Augustine B. Kelley (id: K000058)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• The Political Graveyard
• Augustine B. Kelley at Find a Grave