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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 LaSalle College, and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1916 to 1917.[2]

He died on November 5, 1961.

See also

References

  1. ^ 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. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b "Elmer Kilroy". Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Retrieved May 18, 2015.

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Political offices
Preceded by Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
1941 – 1942
Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
1942 (lost)
Succeeded by