James R. Kelley (Pennsylvania state representative)

Not to be confused with James Kelley (Pennsylvania state senator).
James R. Kelley
45th Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
In office
1866–1871
Preceded byArthur G. Olmstead
Succeeded byJohn P. Glass
Personal details
BornMarch 1, 1839
Ireland
DiedAugust 9, 1871 (1871-08-10) (aged 32)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJane Hunter

James Robinson Kelley (March 1, 1839, Ireland–August 9, 1871) was a Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1866.[1][2] Kelley was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1864 and served through 1866.

  1. ^ Schmedlen, Jean Hearn (2004). "Wisdom, Vision and Diplomacy:Speakers of the Pennsylvania House". A Biographical History of the Speakers of the Provincial Assembly and the House of Representatives, 1682–2004 (2 ed.). Harrisburg, PA: Pennsylvania House of Representatives. pp. 152–154. ISBN 0-9667794-0-1. Born March 1, 1839, Ireland, Died: August 9, 1971, Unknown. Member of the House, Washington and Beaver Counties 1864–1866.
  2. ^ "Pennsylvania Legislature". Lancaster Intelligencer. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. January 3, 1866.