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James Phelps (January 12, 1822 - January 15, 1900) was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut, son of Lancelot Phelps. ==Biography== Born in Colebrook, Connecticut, Phelps attended the public schools, the Episcopal Academy in Cheshire, Connecticut, Trinity College of Hartford, Connecticut, and Yale Law School. Phelps completed his legal education in the offices of Samuel Ingham and Isaac Toucey, was admitted to the bar in 1845 and commenced practice in Essex, Connecticut. In 1853, 1854 and 1856 Phelps served in the Connecticut House of Representatives. He served in the Connecticut State Senate in 1858 and 1859. Phelps served as judge of the superior court of Connecticut from 1863 to 1873. He served as judge of Connecticut's supreme court of errors from 1873 until his resignation in 1875. Phelps was elected as a Democrat to the 44th and three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1875-March 3, 1883). He declined to be a candidate for renomination in 1882, and resumed the practice of law. He served as again judge of the superior court from 1885 to 1892. He resumed practicing law and was also active in banking. He served as a delegate to several Democratic state conventions. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「James Phelps (congressman)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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