Edward K. Delaney | |
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| 42nd Mayor of Saint Paul, Minnesota | |
| In office 1948–1952 | |
| Preceded by | John J. McDonough |
| Succeeded by | John E. Daubney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1909-08-12)August 12, 1909 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 1973(1973-10-02) (aged 64) Ramsey County, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Resting place | Resurrection Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse | Gertrude |
| Children | 8 |
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Edward K. Delaney (August 12, 1909 – October 2, 1973) was mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota from 1948 to 1952.
Early life
Edward K. Delaney was born on August 12, 1909,[1] in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was of Irish ancestry.
Career
Delaney served as justice of the peace in the 1930s and 1940s.[2][3] He was a Democrat. He ran for the 4th district seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1942, but lost to Melvin Maas.[4] He served as mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, from 1948 to 1952.[5] He was a member of the board of commissioners of Ramsey County.[5]
In 1965, Delaney was appointed by Governor Karl Rolvaag as municipal judge of St. Paul.[5]
Personal life
Delaney married Gertrude. They had four daughters and four sons, Alice, Gertrude "Trudy", Kathleen R., Elizabeth Ann, Edward K. Jr., Joseph T., Michael T., and Jerome "Jerry" T.[6][7] He lived on Portland Avenue in St. Paul.[7]
Delaney died following a stroke on October 2, 1973, aged 64, at St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital.[5][8] He was buried at Resurrection Cemetery.[7]
References
- "St. Paul Mayor Father 7th Time". Star Tribune. August 14, 1948. p. 1. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Fallon Wins in St. Paul's Mayor Race". The Evening Tribune. April 27, 1938. p. 1. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "McDonough is Re-Elected in St. Paul; Goodrich Out". Minneapolis Morning Tribune. April 29, 1942. p. 11. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Election Results". St. Cloud Times. November 17, 1942. p. 2. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Judge Delaney Funeral Friday". The Minneapolis Star. October 3, 1973. p. 16. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Delaney". The Minneapolis Star. June 19, 1963. p. 4D. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Delaney". The Minneapolis Star. October 3, 1973. p. 12D. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Judge Delaney Dies in Hospital". The Minneapolis Star. October 2, 1973. p. 1. Retrieved March 14, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.