Boswell, H. James. American Blue Book Western Washington. Seattle, Lowman and
Hanford Co., 1922. p. 93.

CONNELLY, EDWARD M.: THOUGH only 30 years of age, Edward M. Connelly, of 
Raymond, is making one of the best officials Pacific county has ever had.  Mr. 
Connelly is a native of Washington, and was born in 1892.  It was in 1917 that 
he was granted admission to the bar as a practicing attorney.  Prior to this, 
in 1912, he took his A. B. degree from Gonzaga University.  He also took from 
this well known institution, his degree of M. A. in 1914 and his LL. B. degree 
in 1915.  Since 1921 he has been serving as City Attorney of Raymond, Wash., 
his home city, and with a success that has attracted considerable outside 
attention to his splendid efforts.  He is also deputy prosecuting attorney of 
Pacific county, and in that capacity has proven his efficiency as a lawyer.  
Mr. Connelly is a very resourceful man and is exceptionally well versed in the 
law.  In presenting a case before the courts he is usually brief and always to 
the point.  His arguments are forceful and convincing and his points of law 
well taken.  The policy he pursues in the conduct of a trial has gained him 
the respect of members of the bar and judiciary.  In 1920 Mr. Connelly married
Miss Grace Ellsworth, and they have on child, a son, Ellsworth Irving
Connelly, six months of age.  Mr. Connelly is a member of the county and state
bar associations.

Submitted by: Judy Bivens

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