Edward A. Kelly

Edward Austin Kelly (April 3, 1892 – August 30, 1969) was an American businessman and politician from Chicago, Illinois. A Democrat, he was most notable for his service in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 to 1943 and 1945 to 1947.

Biography Kelly was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 3, 1892, the son of John J. and Nellie (O'Connor) Kelly. He attended the public schools of Chicago, including Longfellow School and Lake High School. In 1911, Kelly graduated from Orr's Business College in Chicago.

From 1916 to 1920, Kelly was employed as an accountant with the Illinois Steel Corporation. He was in the United States Army from 1917 to 1919 and attained the rank of sergeant.

In 1944, Kelly was again elected to Congress.

Kelly died in Chicago on August 30, 1969. He was interred at Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Illinois.

Family In 1922, Kelly married RoseMay R. Eulert. They were married until his death in 1969. They were the parents of two sons and a daughter—Edward A. Kelly Jr., Robert J. Kelly, and Rosemary.