Russell Watson Keeney

Background

Keeney, Russell Watson was born on December 29, 1897 in Pittsfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter F. and Kittie Watson) Keeney.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, De Paul University, 1919, LL M., 1921.

Career

Admitted to Illinois bar, 1919. Practice law, Wheaton, Illinois, 1919-1953. State's attorney DuPage County, Illinois, 1936-1940.

County judge DuPage County, 1940-1953.

Circuit judge 16th Judicial District Illinois, 1953-1956. Member 85th Congress, 14th District Illinois.

Achievements

• Russell Watson Keeney has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American, Illinois, DuPage County bar associations. Member DuPage Board Realtors. Mason (32°, Shriner,), Moose.

Connections

Married Marge LaSchiavo, November 18, 1950.

Father:

Walter F.

Mother:

Kittie Watson) Keeney

Spouse:

Marge LaSchiavo