William Osmund Kelly
William Osmund Kelly (December 10, 1909 – July 1974) was a Michigan politician.[1] He has filled the position of President for Saint Matthew Men's Club, the Flint Bowling Association and the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters.[2]
William Osmund Kelly | |
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71st / 9th City Commission Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
In office 1940–1944 | |
Preceded by | Oliver Tappin |
Succeeded by | Edwin C. McLogan[1] |
City Commissioner of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
Personal details | |
Born | December 10, 1909 Flint, Michigan |
Died | July 1974 (aged 64) |
Spouse(s) | Albina Jayman |
Alma mater | Flint Junior College |
Military service | |
Allegiance | |
Branch/service | Navy |
Years of service | 1944-1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life
On December 10, 1909 in Flint, Kelly was born. In 1928, he graduated from Saint Matthew High School. He then attended Flint Junior College and formed a band, Oz Kelly and his Orchestra, while there. The band played in Cleveland, Ohio, Milwaukee and Flint at the IMA Auditorium. In 1933, he was married to Albina Jayman.[2]
Political life
The Flint City Commission selected him as Mayor on November 12, 1940 and select for another two years.[3] During World War II, Kelly resigned to join the Navy and served two years in the Pacific. In 1946, he was the Lieutenant Governor Democratic candidate but lost. Kelly was appointed in 1949 acting Postmaster—Flint then latter appointed 22nd Postmaster.[2]
Post-political life
In 1956, he became the Flint Manufacturer's Association Executive Director.[2]
References
- "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- "Mayor William Osmund Kelly". Flint Timeline Project. Flint, Michigan: Flint Public Library. Archived from the original on May 31, 2008. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
- "Index to Politicians: Kelly, U to Z -- Kelly, William Osmund Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Oliver Tappin |
Mayor of Flint 1940–1944 |
Succeeded by Edwin C. McLogan |