Background
Finley, Joseph William was born on August 4, 1896 in Bird Island, Minnesota, United States. Son of James J. and Jane (Reagan) Finley.
Finley, Joseph William was born on August 4, 1896 in Bird Island, Minnesota, United States. Son of James J. and Jane (Reagan) Finley.
Student Saint Thomas College, 1914-1915. Bachelor of Laws, Saint Paul College Law, 1921.
Admitted to Minnesota bar 1921 and since practiced in Saint Paul. Member Bundlie, Kelley, Finley & Maun since 1936. Assistant United States district attorney Minnesota State, 1930-1934.
Chairman board of trustees Memorial Day Association, 1927-1935.
Served as Sergeant, C.W.S., 5th Corps. American Expeditionary Force, World War I. Member American Legion (past state, district and post commander), Minnesota State, Ramsey Company (past president), American and Saint Paul bar associations, Disabled American Veterans, Saint Mark’s Holy Name Society, Saint Thomas Alumni Association (past
Clubs: Variety, Athletic, Lincoln (Saint Paul).
Married Susie L. Moore, October 10, 1922. Children: Joseph Moore, Paul Reagan, Ruth Annual.