The Phelps of Vermont
- Samuel S. Phelps (1793–1855), Vermont State Representative 1821-1832, Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court 1832-1838, U.S. Senator from Vermont 1839-1851 1853-1854. Father of Edward John Phelps.
- Edward John Phelps (1822–1900), U.S. Minister to Great Britain 1885-1889. Son of Samuel S. Phelps.
Read more about this topic: List Of United States Political Families (P)
Famous quotes containing the words phelps and/or vermont:
“It is impossible to forget the sense of dignity which marks the hour when one becomes a wage-earner.... I felt that I had suddenly acquired value—to myself, to my family, and to the world.”
—Elizabeth Stuart Phelps (1844–1911)
“In order to get to East Russet you take the Vermont Central as far as Twitchell’s Falls and change there for Torpid River Junction, where a spur line takes you right into Gormley. At Gormley you are met by a buckboard which takes you back to Torpid River Junction again.”
—Robert Benchley (1889–1945)