Edward J. Kelley Explained

Edward J. Kelley
Birth Date: 1883
Death Date: (aged 77)
Death Place:Norwalk, Connecticut
Office:Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut
Order:25th
Term Start:1945
Term End:1947
Predecessor:Robert B. Oliver
Successor:Irving Freese
Office2:Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 26th District
Term Start2:1943
Term End2:1945
Predecessor2:Stanley P. Mead
Successor2:Alfred Tweedy
Party:Democratic

Edward J. Kelley (1883  - May 13, 1960)[1] was a one-term Democratic mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1945 to 1947.[2] He defeated Republican Ray Werme and Socialist Irving Freese.[3] Kelley had previously been president of the Norwalk Common Council.[4] He served in the Connecticut Senate from 1943 to 1945, filling the unexpired term of Stanley P. Mead.

He was the son of Henry Kelley, Sr. of New Canaan, Connecticut.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ballots Share 1960's With Violence, Drowning Mishap. 1960-12-29. The Norwalk Hour. 2018-03-27. 1.
  2. Web site: The Political Graveyard: Norwalk, Connecticut. Kestenbaum. Lawrence. politicalgraveyard.com. 2018-03-27.
  3. News: Mayor Oliver Offers To Serve On Estimate Bd.. 1945-10-29. The Norwalk Hour. 2018-03-27. 1.
  4. News: Council Prize Attracts Some Mayor Hopefuls. 1966-12-24. The Norwalk Hour. 2018-03-27. 13.
  5. News: 450 Pay Tribute To Mayor E. J. Kelley; Bright Future Seen For City's Chief. 1945-11-06. The Norwalk Hour. 2018-03-27. 1.