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Augustine B. Kelley

1883 – 1957

American politician

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Lived 1883 – 1957 (aged 74). Augustine B. Kelley was an American politician, clerk and school superintendent.

Augustine Bernard Kelley (July 9, 1883 – November 20, 1957) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania from 1941 to 1957.

Life and career Kelley was born in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1904 and 1905, but had to withdraw because of a heart condition. He studied mining engineering with the International Correspondence School from 1907 to 1912. He began his business career in 1905 as a clerk with the Pennsylvania Railroad, and later became superintendent of the H.C. Frick Coke Company. He was also associated with other coke and coal companies. He served as a member of the Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Board of Education in 1935 and 1936.

Kelley was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-seventh and to the eight succeeding Congresses and served until his death in Bethesda, Maryland. In Congress he served as Chairman of the United States House Committee on Invalid Pensions during the 79th United States Congress. He is interred in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
United States Military Academy, Primary school, Greensburg-Salem High School
Positions held
United States representative, Member
Also known as
Augustine Bernard Kelley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Augustine B. Kelley's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Augustine B. Kelley?

American politician (1883-1957)

When was Augustine B. Kelley born?

Augustine B. Kelley was born on 9 July 1883 in New Baltimore.

When did Augustine B. Kelley die?

Augustine B. Kelley died on 20 November 1957 in Bethesda.

What was Augustine B. Kelley's occupation?

Augustine B. Kelley was a politician, clerk and school superintendent.

What nationality was Augustine B. Kelley?

Augustine B. Kelley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Augustine B. Kelley

· Wikidata: Q4821152

· DBpedia: Augustine B. Kelley

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