Nicholas J. WhelanNicholas Joseph Whelan was the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives from 1907 to 1908.Early lifeWhelan was born in December 1869 Muskegon County, Michigan.CareerWhelan 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.Personal lifeWhelan married Jeanne Blom in 1904.DeathWhelan died on April 9, 1952.