William KellyEdit

There are several notable people named William Kelly. To write an accurate encyclopedia article, please tell me which one you have in mind. Here are a few of the most prominent:

• William D. Kelley (c. 1814–1893), American politician from Pennsylvania, long-serving U.S. Representative and a leading member of the Republican Party during the Civil War era, known for abolitionist positions, wartime policy stance, and Reconstruction-era debates.

• William Kelly (steelmaking inventor) (early 19th century), American metallurgist associated with early experiments in converting iron to steel, whose work is part of the historical controversy around the development of modern steelmaking methods alongside the better-known Bessemer process.

• William Kelly (other historical figures) — there are several other individuals with this name in various fields (education, business, clergy, etc.). If you had a different William Kelly in mind, please specify (for example, their nationality, approximate era, or field of activity).

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