Nicholas Joseph Whelan (December 1869 – April 9, 1952) was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1907 to 1908.
Nicholas J. Whelan | |
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| Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 1907 – 1908 | |
| Preceded by | Sheridan F. Master |
| Succeeded by | Colin P. Campbell |
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ottawa County 1st district | |
| In office January 1, 1903 – 1908 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1869 Muskegon County, Michigan |
| Died | April 9, 1952 (aged 82) Detroit, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jeanne Blom |
Early life
editWhelan was born in December 1869 Muskegon County, Michigan.[1][2]
Career
editWhelan was admitted to the bar in 1895. Whelan served as a member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Ottawa County 1st district from January 8, 1903 to 1908. In his last term, he served as Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. Whelan was a Republican.[1][3]
Personal life
editWhelan married Jeanne Blom in 1904.[3]
Death
editWhelan died on April 9, 1952.[2]
References
edit- ^ a b "Wheelihan to Whipper". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
- ^ a b "N. J. Whelan, Ex-Speaker Of House, Dies". The News-Palladium. Benton Harbor, Michigan. April 9, 1952. p. 21. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Nicholas J. Whelan". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
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