Phelps, Samuel Shethar, 1793-1855

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Dates:
Birth 1793-05-13
Death 1855-03-25

Biographical notes:

Lawyer, judge, state legislator, and U.S. Senator (1839-1851, 1853-1854) from Vermont; b. in Litchfield, Conn.; after moving to Middlebury, Vt., became involved in politics.

From the description of Samuel S. Phelps papers, 1815-1844. (Sheldon Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 702116074

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Subjects:

  • Decedents' estates
  • Fairs
  • Farms
  • Finance, Personal
  • Pews and pew rights
  • Political participation
  • Practice of law
  • Senators, U.S. Congress

Occupations:

  • Judges
  • Lawyers
  • Legislators

Places:

  • Vermont (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • Vermont--Middlebury (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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