George Bradshaw Kelly

George Bradshaw Kelly (December 12, 1900 – June 26, 1971) was an American politician from New York.

George Bradshaw Kelly
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 38th district
In office
January 3, 1937  January 3, 1939
Preceded byJames P.B. Duffy
Succeeded byJoseph J. O'Brien
Personal details
Born(1900-12-12)December 12, 1900
Waterloo, New York
DiedJune 26, 1971(1971-06-26) (aged 70)
Lyon, France
Political partyDemocratic

Life

Kelly was born on December 12, 1900, in Waterloo, Seneca County, New York.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Monroe Co., 2nd D.) in 1933 and 1934; and a member of the New York State Senate (45th D.) in 1935 and 1936.

He was elected as a Democrat to the 75th United States Congress, holding office from January 3, 1937, to January 3, 1939. He ran for re-election in 1938 and 1940, but was twice defeated by Republican Joseph J. O'Brien.

Kelly died on June 26, 1971, in Lyon, France. He was buried at Saint Mary's Cemetery in Waterloo.[1]

References

  • United States Congress. "George Bradshaw Kelly (id: K000072)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Political offices
Preceded by
Harry J. McKay
New York State Assembly
Monroe County, 2nd District

1933–1934
Succeeded by
Joseph DiFede
Preceded by
Cosmo A. Cilano
New York State Senate
45th District

1935–1936
Succeeded by
Emmett L. Doyle
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
James P. B. Duffy
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 38th congressional district

1937–1939
Succeeded by
Joseph J. O'Brien


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