John W. Connolly
48th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
In office
1949–1950
GovernorG. Mennen Williams
Preceded byEugene C. Keyes
Succeeded byWilliam C. Vandenberg
Personal details
Born(1911-07-04)July 4, 1911
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJuly 11, 1981(1981-07-11) (aged 70)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materGeorgetown University Law School
Military service
Allegiance United States Navy
Years of service1942-1946
RankLieutenant
Battles/warsWorld War II

John W. Connolly (July 4, 1911 – July 11, 1981) was the 48th lieutenant governor of Michigan.

Early life

Connolly was born in Detroit, Michigan, on July 4, 1911.[1] Connolly graduated from Georgetown University Law School in 1936. In 1937, he began work as a lawyer.[2]

Military career

In 1942, Connolly joined the United States Naval Reserve, where he served until 1946. In the service, he earned the rank of Senior Grade Lieutenant. His work as a lawyer was interrupted by his military service, and he returned to working as a lawyer afterwards.[2]

Political career

In 1949, Connolly was sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, as running mate to G. Mennen Williams.[2] At the end of his term, in 1950, he sought re-election unsuccessfully, and tried again in 1952. Connolly ran for circuit judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit in 1964 and 1966, both runs unsuccessful.[1]

Personal life

Connolly was a member of both Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Connolly was Catholic.[1]

Death

Connolly died on July 11, 1981, in Detroit.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Connolly to Connoly". Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 "Former Lt. Governors". Michigan. Archived from the original on July 15, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
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