Name frequently misspelled, see also Israel Whelan or Wheelen (the spelling "Whelen" seems to occur most often, and is the spelling given for the holdings of his personal papers in Philadelphia, so this is taken as correct). Served as Purveyor of Public Supplies beginning in 1800.
Farmer, shipbuilder, and statesman; Represented New Hampshire in the Continental Congress (1782-1783); Governor of New Hampshire (1794-1805, 1813-1816)
