William D. Jelks

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	(1855-11-07)November 7, 1855 Warriorstand, Alabama, U.S.
Died	December 13, 1931(1931-12-13) (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.