Nicholas J. Whelan

Nicholas Joseph Whelan (December 1869 – April 9, 1952) was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1907 to 1908.

Nicholas J. Whelan
Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
In office
January 2, 1907  1908
Preceded bySheridan F. Master
Succeeded byColin P. Campbell
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Ottawa County 1st district
In office
January 8, 1903  1908
Personal details
BornDecember 1869
Muskegon County, Michigan
DiedApril 9, 1952(1952-04-09) (aged 82)
Detroit, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jeanne Blom

Early life

Whelan was born in December 1869 Muskegon County, Michigan.[1][2]

Career

Whelan 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

Whelan married Jeanne Blom in 1904.[3] He died in 1952.[2]

References

  1. "Wheelihan to Whipper". Political Graveyard. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  2. "N. J. Whelan, Ex-Speaker Of House, Dies". The News-Palladium. Benton Harbor, Michigan. April 9, 1952. p. 21. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
  3. "Legislator Details - Nicholas J. Whelan". Library of Michigan. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
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