John Edward McKelvey

Background

McKelvey, John Edward was born on April 18, 1915 in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles C. and Kathrine E. (Murrin) McKelvey.

Education

Bachelor, St. Edwards University, 1936. Juris Doctor, University Pittsburgh, 1941.

Career

Bar: Texas 1941, United States District Court (northern and southern districts) Texas 1950, United States Court Appeals (5th and 11th circuits) 1955, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1955. City attorney, Electra, Texas, 1950. Partner McKelvey & Hayers, Electra, Texas, 1965.

Chairman Veterans Affairs Commission, 1957.

Achievements

• John Edward McKelvey has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to major United States Army, 1941-1946, Pacific Theater of Operations. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars (state commander 1954-1955), American Legion (commander 1963-1964).

Connections

Married Dorothy Parr McKelvey, April 19, 1948 (deceased 1985). Children: Michele, Susan.

Father:

Charles C. McKelvey

Mother:

Kathrine E. (Murrin) McKelvey

Spouse:

Dorothy Parr McKelvey

child:

Susan McKelvey

child:

Michele McKelvey