Elmer Kilroy

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

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 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(s)	Cecelia Higgins
Profession	salesman, professional baseball and football player

Biography

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

• Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

References

1. Schmedlen, Jeanne Hearn (2004). Wisdom, Vision and Diplomacy:Speakers of the Pennsylvania House. A Biographical History of the Speakers of the Provincial Assembly and the House of Representatives, 1682-2004 (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. "Elmer Kilroy". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved May 18, 2015.

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