William Kelly (senator)
Encyclopedia
William Kelly 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.
. Burial location unknown.
United States
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politician, who served as the Democratic-Republican U.S. senator
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
from the state
U.S. state
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of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
from December 12, 1822 to 1825. He was originally elected to fill the remainder of John Williams Walker
John Williams Walker
John Williams Walker was an American politician, who served as the Democratic-Republican United States senator from the state of Alabama, the first senator elected by that state....
's term, who resigned.
Political life
After serving as a U.S. Senator until 1825, he became a member of Alabama state house of representatives.Late life
On August 24, 1834, Kelly died in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LouisianaLouisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
. Burial location unknown.