Michael Kinney
Michael Kinney (January 13, 1875 – February 19, 1971) was a lawyer and state legislator in Missouri. He served on the Missouri Senate for over 50 years. He succeeded his brother, Senator Thomas Kinney, who died in office in 1912. In 1968, Kinney was defeated for re-election by Raymond Howard. At the time of his defeat, he was the longest-serving elected official in Missouri, if not the United States.[2][3][4] He died in 1971.[5]
Michael Kinney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Missouri Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1913–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Kinney |
| Succeeded by | Raymond Howard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 13, 1875[1] |
| Died | February 19, 1971 (aged 96) Jefferson City, Missouri |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Occupation | politician, attorney |
References
- Dwight H. Brown. Official Manual State of Missouri 1939-1940. Jefferson City, Missouri: Missouri Secretary of State. p. 61.
- "Remember the longest-serving senator". 28 June 2010. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- "State Sen. Michael Kinney". 2013-02-22. Retrieved 2014-09-28.
- William L. Clay (2004). Bill Clay: A Political Voice at the Grass Roots. Friesens, Canada: University of Missouri Press.
- "Moberly Monitor-Index from Moberly, Missouri on February 24, 1971 · Page 7".
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