He is best known for his poetry celebrating Miramichi, including the famous Dungarvon Whooper.
Whelan was born in 1858 in Renous, New Brunswick.
He worked as a school teacher, and as a book-keeper for a local mill.
He is, however, best known for his poetry celebrating the Miramichi, including the famous Dungarvon Whooper.
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