Joseph D. Kelly (New York City)
Joseph D. Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York State Senate | |
| In office 1920 | |
| Constituency | 16th district |
| Member of the New York State Assembly | |
| Assumed office 1913–1917 | |
| Constituency | 12th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1887 or 1888 New York, New York, US |
| Died | (aged 65) New York, New York, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | New York Law School |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Joseph D. Kelly (1887 or 1888 – 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 (c. 1854 – 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.[1]
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.[1][2]
He died at St. Francis Hospital in Manhattan on February 6, 1953.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Joseph D. Kelly, 65, Lawyer, Ex-Justice". The New York Times. February 7, 1953. p. 15. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ "W. A. Walling Named Justice by Walker". The New York Times. July 2, 1929. p. 20. Retrieved June 25, 2025.