John Dennis Phelan
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John Dennis Phelan (March 23, 1809 – September 9, 1879) was an American editor, politician and jurist. He served as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives.
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John Dennis Phelan | |
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Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama | |
In office 1863–1865 | |
In office 1851–1853 | |
Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives | |
In office 1839–1840 | |
Preceded by | James W. McClung |
Succeeded by | Samuel Walker |
Attorney General of Alabama | |
In office 1836–1838 | |
Preceded by | Alexander Meek |
Succeeded by | Lincoln Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | (1809-03-23)March 23, 1809 New Brunswick, New Jersey, US |
Died | September 9, 1879(1879-09-09) (aged 70) Birmingham, Alabama, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Anne Harris
(m. 1835; died 1870) |
Relations | James Phelan, Sr. (brother) James Phelan, Jr. (nephew) Phelan Beale (grandson) |
Children | 11 |
Parent(s) | John Phelan Priscilla Oakes Ford Phelan |
Alma mater | University of Nashville |
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