William Osmund Kelly (December 10, 1909 – July 1974) was an American politician who served as mayor of Flint, Michigan.[1]
William Osmund Kelly | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Albina Jayman |
| Alma mater | Flint Junior College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
He also 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]
Early life
editKelly was born on December 10, 1909, in Flint. He graduated from Saint Matthew High School in 1928. 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
editThe 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
editIn 1956, he became the Flint Manufacturer's Association Executive Director.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- ^ a b c d "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.
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