List of United States Political Families (P) - The Phelps of Vermont

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.

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