Background
Connelly, Edward Michael was born on September 8, 1892 in Bellingham, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Patrick Edward and Elizabeth (Murphy) Connelly.
Connelly, Edward Michael was born on September 8, 1892 in Bellingham, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Patrick Edward and Elizabeth (Murphy) Connelly.
Bachelor of Arts, Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington, 1912, Master of Arts 1914, Bachelor of Laws 1915.
Admitted to Washington bar, 1917. Admitted to bar of the United States District Courts of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Circuit Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit. Secretary to J. Stanley Webster, judge Supreme Court of Washington, January-July 1917.
Deputy prosecuting attorney, Pacific County, Washington, 1920. Chief assistant prosecuting attorney Spokane County, 1924-1928. United State Attorneys for Eastern District, Washington, since April 17, 1942.
Member Knights of Columbus, Elks. Clubs: Early Birds (Spokane), Athletic Round Table, Press.
Married Grace Ellsworth, Olympia, Washington, April. Children: Ellsworth Irving, James Patrick.