William Kelly (September 22, 1786August 24, 1834) was an American politician, who served as the
Democratic-Republican
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U.S. senator
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from the
state
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* ''State Magazine'', a monthly magazine published by the U.S. Department of State
* ''The State'' (newspaper), a daily newspaper in Columbia, South Carolina, United States
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of
Alabama
(We dare defend our rights)
, anthem = "Alabama (state song), Alabama"
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, seat = Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery
, LargestCity = Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville
, LargestCounty = Baldwin County, Al ...
from December 12, 1822, to 1825. He was originally elected to fill the remainder of
John Williams Walker
John Williams Walker (August 12, 1783April 23, 1823) 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.
Life and career
Walker was born Aug ...
'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
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.
Late life
On August 24, 1834, Kelly died in
, Orleans Parish,
Louisiana
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. Burial location unknown.
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1786 births
1834 deaths
Members of the Alabama House of Representatives
Alabama Democratic-Republicans
Democratic-Republican Party United States senators from Alabama
19th-century American politicians
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