Charles A. Phelps
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Charles Abner Phelps (October 19, 1820 – April 27, 1902) was anAmerican medical doctor, diplomat, and politician, who served as a member, and the Speaker, of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and as a member and the President of the Massachusetts Senate.[1][2][5]
Quick Facts 40th President of the Massachusetts Senate, Preceded by ...
Charles Abner Phelps | |
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40th President of the Massachusetts Senate[1] | |
In office 1858–1858[1] | |
Preceded by | Charles W. Upham |
Succeeded by | William Claflin |
Member of the Massachusetts Senate[1] Fourth Suffolk Senate District[2] | |
In office 1857–1858[1] | |
Preceded by | Daniel Warren[3] |
Succeeded by | George A. Shaw[4] |
Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[5] | |
In office 1856–1856[1] | |
Preceded by | Daniel C. Eddy |
Succeeded by | Julius Rockwell |
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives[1] | |
In office 1855–1856[1] | |
Personal details | |
Born | October 19, 1820[2] Boston, Massachusetts[1] |
Died | April 27, 1902(1902-04-27) (aged 81) Boston, Massachusetts[1] |
Political party | Know Nothing,[1] Republican[1][2] |
Spouse | Phoebe Harris[1][5] |
Children | Charles Harris Phelps[5] |
Alma mater | Union College,[1] 1841; Harvard Medical School, 1844 |
Profession | Physician[5] |
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