About Joseph D. Kelly
Lived 1888 – 1953 (aged 64–65). Joseph D. Kelly was an American lawyer, politician and judge.
Joseph D. Kelly ( – February 6, 1953) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Early life Joseph D. Kelly was born in New York City, the son of Michael J. Kelly ( – 1926) who was Assistant Corporation Counsel of New York City for 22 years. He attended Immaculate Conception School in East 14th Street, in Manhattan, and received an LL.B. degree from New York Law School.
Career Kelly was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 12th D.) in 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916 and 1917.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (16th D.) in 1920, elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James A. Foley.
Kelly was a justice of the New York City Court of Special Sessions from December 1923 to June 1929.
He died at St. Francis Hospital in Manhattan on February 6, 1953.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph D. Kelly?
American politician (c. 1888 – 1953)
When was Joseph D. Kelly born?
Joseph D. Kelly was born in 1888.
When did Joseph D. Kelly die?
Joseph D. Kelly died on 6 February 1953 in St. Francis Hospital of The Sisters Of The Poor Of St. Francis.
What was Joseph D. Kelly's occupation?
Joseph D. Kelly was a lawyer, politician and judge.
What nationality was Joseph D. Kelly?
Joseph D. Kelly was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Joseph D. Kelly (New York City)
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