Background
Kelly, William Wright was born on August 25, 1916 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Newell Andrew and Emma Price (Shaffer) Kelly.
Kelly, William Wright was born on August 25, 1916 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Newell Andrew and Emma Price (Shaffer) Kelly.
AB, Amherst College, 1938. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1952. Master of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1963.
Bar: District of Columbia 1952,United States Court Appeals (District of Columbia circuit) 1952, United States Court Military Appeals 1952, New York 1974. Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1941, advanced through ranks to captain, 1960, retired, 1967. Vice president operations Mohawk Airlines, Utica, New York, 1967-1971.
President Saunders Aircraft Corporation, Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, 1971-1973.
Partner Penberthy & Kelly, Utica, 1973-1981. President Kelly & Walthall, Professional Corporation, Utica, since 1981.
Director Bank of Utica, since 1979.
Member of Oneida County Bar Association, New York State Bar Association (real property committee), Fort Schuyler Club (Utica) (president 1983), Sadaquada Golf Club (Whitestown, New York ) 1974-1977, Shriners, Masons, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Joy Miller, January 27, 1945. Children: William West., Douglas K., Jeffrey B., Richard C. Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College.