James R. Kelley (Pennsylvania legislator)

James R. Kelley (March 1, 1839, Ireland–August 9, 1871) was a Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1866.[1]

James R. Kelley
85th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
1864–1866
Preceded byArthur G. Olmstead
Succeeded byJohn P. Glass
Personal details
BornMarch 1, 1839
Ireland
DiedAugust 9, 1871 (1871-08-10) (aged 32)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jane Hunter

Kelley was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1864 and served through 1866.

See also

  • Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

References

  1. Schmedlen, Jean 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. pp. 152–154. ISBN 0-9667794-0-1. Born March 1, 1839, Ireland, Died: August 9, 1971, Unknown. Member of the House, Washington and Beaver Counties 1864–1866.


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