Francis Hennessy Edelen

Background

Edelen,, Francis Hennessy was born on February 26, 1944 in Lebanon, Kentucky, United States. Son of Francis Hennessy Edelen Senior and Martha Louise (Reed) Coldiron.

Education

Bachelor, Centre College Kentucky, 1966. Postgraduate, Victoria University, Manchester, England, 1968. Master of Arts, University Kentucky, 1974.

Juris Doctor, University Kentucky, 1977.

Career

Assistant Corporate Counsel City of Ashland, Kentucky, 1978-1987. Executive director Kentucky Municipal Law Center, Highland Heights, since 1987.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Kentucky Municipal Attorney's Association (president 1984-1985), Kentucky Municipal League (board directors 1984-1985). Centre College Alumni Club (board directors 1971-1974). Lodges: Lions (vice president South Ashland club 1985-1986, governor district 43-T 1987-1988, International Extension award, Lexington, Kentucky 1977), Rotary (foundation fellow England 1967-1968), Elks, Masons.

Interests

• Gardening, photography, travel, philatelist, numismatist.

Connections

Married Cheryl Ann Crawford, August 1, 1970.

Father:

Francis Hennessy Edelen Senior Coldiron

Mother:

Martha Louise (Reed) Coldiron

Spouse:

Cheryl Ann Crawford