William D. Jelks

William D. Jelks
Jelks in 1902
32nd Governor of Alabama
In office
June 11, 1901 – January 14, 1907
GovernorWilliam J. Samford
LieutenantVacant
Russell M. Cunningham
Preceded byWilliam J. Samford
Succeeded byB. B. Comer
Acting Governor of Alabama
In office
December 1, 1900 – December 26, 1900
While William J. Samford was ill
Personal details
Born(1855-11-07)November 7, 1855
Warriorstand, Alabama, U.S.
DiedDecember 13, 1931(1931-12-13) (aged 76)
Eufaula, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

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.