Background
Kenna, Joseph Norris was born on January 10, 1888 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Senator John Edward and Annie (Benninghaus) Kenna.
Kenna, Joseph Norris was born on January 10, 1888 in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Son of Senator John Edward and Annie (Benninghaus) Kenna.
Law student of University Virginia, 1908-1910.
Admitted to West Virginia bar, 1910. In office Chilton, McCorkle & Chilton, 1910-1912. Member Loeb & Kenna, 1912-1919.
Assistant United State Attorneys, Southern District West Virginia, 1919-1922.
Member Avis & Kenna, 1922-1924. Member West Virginia House of Delegates, 1931-1932.
Judge Supreme Court of Appeals, West Virginia, since 1933. Re-elected to 2d twelve year term beginning January 1, 1945.
Member Phi Kappa Psi, Phi Delta Phi. Mason (32°, Shriner). Knights of Pythias (past grand chancellor).
Club: Edgewood Country.
Married Louise Mountcastle, June 22, 1916. Children: Nancy, Lee Mountclastle.