John Dennis Phelan
Former Attorney General of Alabama
John Dennis Phelan was an American editor, politician and jurist. He served as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives. Wikipedia
Born: March 23, 1809, New Brunswick, NJ
Died: September 9, 1879 (age 70 years), Birmingham, AL
Grandchild: Phelan Beale
Great grandchildren: Edith Bouvier Beale, Bouvier Beale, and Phelan Beale Jr.
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives (1839–1840) and Attorney General of Alabama (1836–1838)
Children: Caroline Blount Beale