11 Facts About Kellian Whaley

Kellian Van Rensalear Whaley was a nineteenth-century lumberman and congressman from Virginia before the American Civil War and West Virginia after the state's creation.

Kellian Whaley was born in Utica, New York, on May 6,1821.

Kellian Whaley married Louisa Mary Perdue, who survived him.

Kellian Whaley worked in Point Pleasant, Virginia in the lumber business until the Civil War.

Kellian Whaley was elected a Unionist to the United States House of Representatives in 1860, representing Virginia's 12th congressional district and served from 1861 to 1863.

Kellian Whaley lost his seat due to Virginia's secession from the Union.

Kellian Whaley was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1864.

Kellian Whaley was chairman of the Committee on Revolutionary Claims from 1865 to 1867.

Kellian Whaley served on the Congressional committee that accompanied the body of President Abraham Lincoln on the funeral train as it was returned from Washington to Springfield.

Kellian Whaley did not seek reelection in 1866, and was replaced by fellow Republican Daniel Polsley.

Kellian Whaley died in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, on May 20,1876.