William Nelson Kelly Explained

William Nelson Kelly
Birth Date:2 December 1939
Birth Place:East Grand Forks, Minnesota, U.S.
Office1:Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 66B district
Term Start1:1971
Term End1:1972
Office2:Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 2A district
Term Start2:1973
Term End2:1978
Party:Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Spouse:Janet Worth[1]
Children:1
Alma Mater:University of North Dakota

William Nelson Kelly (December 2, 1939[2] – July 31, 2023) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic-Farmer-Labor member for the 2A and 66B districts of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Life and career

Kelly was born in East Grand Forks, Minnesota and attended the University of North Dakota. He was a teacher at East Grand Forks Senior High School and served in the Peace Corps from 1965 to 1967.

In 1971, Kelly was elected to represent the 66B district of the Minnesota House of Representatives, serving until 1972. The next year, Kelly was elected to represent the 2A district, serving until 1978.

Kelly died on July 31, 2023, at the age of 83.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Minnesota Legislative Manual: 1975-1976. Joan Anderson. 79. Growe. Minnesota Legislature. November 10, 2022.
  2. Web site: Kelly, William Nelson "Bill". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. November 10, 2022.
  3. Web site: William Nelson 'Bill' Kelly. Star Tribune. April 7, 2024.