William D. Jelks | |
|---|---|
 Jelks in 1902 | |
| 32nd Governor of Alabama | |
| In office June 11, 1901 – January 14, 1907 | |
| Governor | William J. Samford |
| Lieutenant | Vacant Russell M. Cunningham |
| Preceded by | William J. Samford |
| Succeeded by | B. B. Comer |
| Acting Governor of Alabama | |
| In office December 1, 1900 – December 26, 1900 While William J. Samford was ill | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1855 Warriorstand, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1931 (aged 76) Eufaula, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Dorsey Jelks (November 7, 1855 – December 13, 1931) was an American newspaper editor, publisher, and politician who served as the 32nd Governor of Alabama from 1901 to 1907. As Lieutenant Governor of Alabama, he also served as acting governor between December 1 and December 26, 1900, when Governor William J. Samford was out-of-state seeking medical treatment.