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| William Kelly | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Alabama | |
| In office December 12, 1822 –March 3, 1825 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Walker |
| Succeeded by | Henry H. Chambers |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
| In office 1825 1827 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1786 South Carolina |
| Died | August 24, 1834 (aged 47) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
William Kelly (September 22, 1786 –August 24, 1834) 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.
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