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Representative Leo Patrick McEleney View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information
Date of Death: 4/7/1964
Birth Place: Clinton, Iowa
Birth County: Clinton
Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
House: 51 (1945) - 54 (1951)
Home County: Clinton
Leo Patrick McEleney
Clinton County
Clinton, Clinton County Republican Born June 1, 1893, in Clinton, Iowa, son of Susan and Patrick McEleney. Attended public and parochial schools in Clinton, Iowa. Married Elsie Bonnemann in Clinton May 25, 1920. Father of three sons: Warren, age 23, now in the U.S. Navy; Donald, age 20, now in the U.S. Army, and Jimmie, age 13. Operating an automobile dealership in Clinton continuously since 1914. Engaged in the bowling business since 1942, operating establishments in Clinton, Iowa, and Dixon, Illinois. Affiliated with the Catholic faith. Served in World War I as a first sergeant in the motor transport corps. Member of the American Legion, 40 and 8, Lyons Ex-servicemen's Association, Rotary Club, Lyons Club, and Loyal Order of Moose. Past President Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Lyons Club and American Legion Building Corp. Serving first term.
House District 45
Committees
51st GA (1945)
Legislation Sponsored
51st GA (1945)