James Phelps (congressman)

James Phelps (January 12, 1822 – January 15, 1900) was an American lawyer and politician who served four terms as a U.S. Representative from Connecticut from 1875 to 1883.

James Phelps
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Connecticut's 2nd district
In office
March 4, 1875  March 3, 1883
Preceded byStephen Wright Kellogg
Succeeded byCharles Le Moyne Mitchell
Member of the Connecticut Senate
In office
1858-1859
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
In office
1853
1854
1856
Personal details
Born
James Phelps

(1822-01-12)January 12, 1822
Colebrook, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 1900(1900-01-15) (aged 78)
Essex, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting placeRiver View Cemetery, Essex, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Parent

He was the son of Lancelot Phelps.

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