Russell Temple Kelley (September 10, 1877 – February 20, 1952) was an Ontario insurance broker and political figure. He represented Hamilton—Wentworth in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Progressive Conservative member from 1945 to 1951.
Russell Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1945–1951 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick Wilson Warren |
| Succeeded by | Ray Connell |
| Constituency | Hamilton—Wentworth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 10, 1877 Huron County, Ontario |
| Died | February 20, 1952 (aged 75) Hamilton, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Grace Gillespie Powis
(m. 1910) |
| Residence | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Cabinet | Minister without portfolio (1950–1951) |
Background edit
He was born in Huron County, Ontario in 1877, the son of James Kelley. In 1910, he married Grace Gillespie Powis.[1]
Politics edit
Kelley served as Minister of Health in the provincial cabinet from 1946 to 1950; he was also Minister Without Portfolio from 1950 to 1951. He served as president of the local Chamber of Commerce and was director of the local YMCA. He died at his home in Hamilton in 1952. He had been in declining health ever since suffering a stroke during a sitting of the legislature in his final term.[2]
Cabinet positions edit
References edit
- ^ "Who's who in Canada". Who's Who in Canada. International Press. 1946. ISSN 0083-9450. Retrieved 2015-08-20.
- ^ "Speech-Making Hobby: Former Health Minister Kelley Dies". The Globe and Mail. February 21, 1952. p. 8.
External links edit
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- Hamilton Gallery of Distinction, Hamilton Public Library
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