Nicholas J. Whelan Explained

Nicholas J. Whelan
Office:Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives
Term Start:January 2, 1907
Term End:1908
Predecessor:Sheridan F. Master
Successor:Colin P. Campbell
State House2:Michigan
District2:Ottawa County 1st
Term Start2:January 1, 1903
Term End2:1908
Birth Date:December 1869
Birth Place:Muskegon County, Michigan
Death Place:Detroit, Michigan
Spouse:Jeanne Blom
Party:Republican

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

Early life

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

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] [2]

Personal life

Whelan married Jeanne Blom in 1904.[2]

Death

Whelan died on April 9, 1952.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wheelihan to Whipper. . December 10, 2019.
  2. Web site: Legislator Details - Nicholas J. Whelan. . December 10, 2019.
  3. News: N. J. Whelan, Ex-Speaker Of House, Dies. 21. April 9, 1952. The News-Palladium. Benton Harbor, Michigan. October 2, 2020.