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William Kelly (Alabama politician)

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American politician (1786–1834)
William Kelly
United States Senator
from Alabama
In office
December 12, 1822 – March 3, 1825
Preceded byJohn W. Walker
Succeeded byHenry H. Chambers
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives
In office
1825
1827
Personal details
Born(1786-09-22)September 22, 1786
South Carolina
DiedAugust 24, 1834(1834-08-24) (aged 47)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Political partyDemocratic-Republican

William Kelly (September 22, 1786 – August 24, 1834) was an American politician, who served as the Democratic-Republican U.S. senator from the state of Alabama from December 12, 1822, to 1825. He was originally elected to fill the remainder of John Williams Walker's term, who resigned.

Early life

Kelly on September 22, 1786, was born in South Carolina.

Political life

After serving as a U.S. senator until 1825, he became a member of the Alabama House of Representatives.

Late life

On August 24, 1834, Kelly died in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana.

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U.S. Senate
Preceded byJohn Williams Walker U.S. senator (Class 3) from Alabama
1822–1825
Served alongside: William R. King
Succeeded byHenry H. Chambers

References

  1. "Index to Politicians: Kelly, U to Z -- Kelly, William (1786-1834) Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-03-24.
United States senators from Alabama
Class 2 United States Senate
Class 3
Speakers of the Alabama House of Representatives
Alabama Territory Coat of Arms of Alabama
State of Alabama


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