Edward McNally

Edward W. McNally (January 2, 1900 – November 21, 1968) was an American politician from Cambria County, Pennsylvania. A member of the Democratic Party, McNally served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1961 until his death in 1968.[3]

Edward McNally
Member-elect[a] of the
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 72nd district
In office
November 5, 1968 – November 21, 1968
Preceded byDistrict Created
Succeeded byJohn Murtha
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the Cambria County district
In office
January 3, 1961 – November 21, 1968
Personal details
Born(1900-01-02)January 2, 1900
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania[1]
DiedNovember 21, 1968(1968-11-21) (aged 68)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseClara Hoffman McNally
ChildrenSally McNally
Alma materCarnegie-Mellon University
OccupationBusinessman
a. ^ McNally was elected to represent the 72nd district in November 1968. However, he died shortly after his election, and thus was unable to be sworn-in as representative for the district on January 7, 1969.[2]

Professional career

After graduating from Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie-Mellon University) in Pittsburgh, McNally served in a variety of managerial positions. He served as president and treasurer of McNally Tire and Rubber Company, and was a past director of Johnstown Hockey Company.

Political career and death

McNally originally represented Cambria County in the State House (by holding one of the county's allotted at-large seats). While serving in the House, he sat on both the Liquor Control and Highway Committees.

Following the constitutional changes of 1968, which reorganized House seats into numbered districts, McNally was elected to represent the new 72nd District. However, he died on November 21, 1968, sixteen days after his election to the seat, following a heart attack.[4] The ensuing special election for the seat was won by Democrat John Murtha.[5]

Personal life

McNally was married to Clara Hoffman, and had one daughter, Sally.

References
  1. Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania. Dept. of Property and Supplies; Pennsylvania. Bureau of Publications (1967). The Pennsylvania Manual. Department of Property and Supplies for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Retrieved 2015-05-14.
  2. The Associated Press (January 7, 1969). "Legislature to Convene for Battles". The Gettysburg Times. The Gettysburg Times.
  3. Cox, Harold. "House Members M". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
  4. "Death Takes Johnstown Legislator". The Pittsburgh Press. November 22, 1968.
  5. The Associated Press (May 16, 1969). "Senate Seat in Doubt Since Nov. 5". The Gettysburg Times.


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