James Phelps (congressman)

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James Phelps
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Connecticut's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1883
Preceded by	Stephen Wright Kellogg
Succeeded by	Charles 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.
Died	January 15, 1900(1900-01-15) (aged 78) Essex, Connecticut, U.S.
Resting place	River View Cemetery, Essex, Connecticut, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Parent	Lancelot Phelps (father)

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.

He was the son of Lancelot Phelps.