Anson Greene Phelps

Anson Greene Phelps

Anson Green Phelps (March 24, 1781 – November 30, 1853) was a co-founder of mining company Phelps Dodge, which he founded in 1833 along with his son-in-laws William E. Dodge and Daniel James. His third son-in-law - James Boulter Stokes - would also be come a partner some years later.

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